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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Drug & Weapons Bust – Names Released

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On September 11, 2024, at approximately 12:06 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment was on patrol on Russell Street in the Municipality of Leamington and observed a suspicious vehicle with the engine running and two individuals appeared to be asleep inside.

The officer approached the vehicle and observed open alcohol and attempted the awake the occupants of the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, two individuals were taken into custody without incident. Police seized a firearm, a quantity of illicit drugs including suspected fentanyl, several knives and other offence-related property. 

Tanya Marie SMITH, 46-year-old of Kingsville, has been arrested and charged with the following:

·        Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place S. 8(1)(a) CA

·        Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With S. 108(1)(b) CC

·        Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order S.117.01(1) CC

·        Failure to comply with undertaking S.145(4)(a) CC

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition S. 86(1) CC (TWO COUNTS)

·        Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose S.88 CC

·        Carrying concealed weapon S.90 CC

·        Unauthorized Possession of Weapon S.91(2) CC

·        Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm S.94 CC

·        Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm S.95(1) CC

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

·        Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor S. 42(1)(a) LLA

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Lesroy Mervin TUITT, 36-year-old of the Kingsville, has been arrested and charged with the following:

·        Unlawful purchase of cannabis S.9(1) CCA2017

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition S. 86(1) CC (TWO COUNTS)

·        Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm S.94 CC

·        Carrying concealed weapon S.90 CC

·        Unauthorized Possession of Weapon S.91(2) CC

·        Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With S. 108(1)(b) CC

·        Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose S.88 CC

·        Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm S.95(1) CC

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

·        Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place S8(1)(a) CA

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

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.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Trey O’Rourke – Drunk Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges against a Cornwall resident after receiving a traffic complaint about their driving.

Shortly before 5:30 p.m on September 12, Ottawa OPP received multiple complaints about a possible impaired driver travelling westbound along Highway 417 near Carling Avenue. The passenger was also observed “hanging out” of the window and holding what appeared to be a bottle of alcohol. Officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver for impaired driving. An open bottle of alcohol, as well as cups filled with alcohol were also located in the vehicle.

Trey O’Rourke, 21 years of age, has been charged with the following Criminal Code, Liquor License Act and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
  • Young Driver – B.A.C Above Zero

The passenger was also charged under the Liquor License Act and for not wearing their seatbelt.

O’Rourke received a 90-day driving suspension and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. O’Rourke is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice on October 10, 2024.

The OPP would like to thank members of the public for continuing to report impaired drivers.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Christine CALVERT Was Arrested

(MIDLAND,ON) – An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program led officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment. into an impaired driving investigation recently.

Officers stopped an east bound blue Chevrolet pick up truck on Highway 12 near Wye Valley Road, Midland near 2:06 a.m. September 10, 2024, as officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program at that location. An officer spoke with the driver at which time an impaired by drug investigation was commenced along with a seizure of a quantity of a substance believed to be cocaine was made..

A further investigation at Detachment was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer.

The investigation has resulted in the following criminal code driving charge for Christine CALVERT 53 years of Port McNicoll.

  • Operation while impaired – drug

And further with

  • Possession of Schedule I substance – cocaine

Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 24, 2024, was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

Threat To School Results In Charges – Names Released

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP) – The Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment and the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized numerous weapons and laid charges following an investigation into a threat made to a local school.

On September 11, 2024, the Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP received a report regarding a potential threat to Collingwood Collegiate Institute in Collingwood by a former student. The report indicated that the threat was not imminent as it had been made in March 2024.

Regardless, the OPP takes all threats to public safety seriously and provides resources necessary to assess and respond to the threat. Public safety is our top priority.

During the investigation, police discovered that the former student may possess weapons in his vehicle and residence in Clearview Township. When police attended the residence, officers located 2 firearms and several high-capacity magazines, all improperly stored and without a valid firearms licence.

Police located and stopped the individual’s vehicle in a parking lot on Cameron Street in Collingwood, where the driver and a passenger were arrested without incident. During the arrest, police also seized 2 replica firearms, bear spray, pepper spray, a knife, and brass knuckles.

As a result, Jordan YOUNG, an 18-year-old from Clearview Township, was charged with the following offences:

·      Utter threats to cause Death

·      Possession of a Prohibited device for a dangerous purpose – Four Counts

·      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – Three Counts

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – Two Counts

·      Possession of an imitation firearm for a dangerous purpose – Two Counts

·      Possess a prohibited device

·      Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – Three Counts

The vehicle passenger, Bradley CAUGHLIN, an 18-year-old from Collingwood, was also charged with the following offences:

·      Possession of a prohibited device for a dangerous purpose – Two Counts

·      Breach of a Sentence Order

Both accused were held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

The investigation is ongoing. Police request that anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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LANARK HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Michael FLOOD Was Arrested Again

(LANARK HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Lanark Highlands resident after a series of incidents.

Those incidents began in May of this year in Lanark Highlands and continued until September 10, 2024.

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Lanark officers arrested a suspect.

Michael FLOOD, age 35, has been charged with:

  • Uttering threats to damage property
  • Mischief under $5000 – two counts
  • Fail to comply with a probation order

The accused was held in custody and was scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on September 12, 2024.

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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases

Marc-Andre PILON Arrested After Drone Drop

(LOYALIST TWP., ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has made an arrest after an attempt to deliver contraband to a Kingston-area correctional facility.

Street Crime Unit members, as well as members of the Lennox and Addington County OPP Detachment, located a suspicious vehicle near Millhaven Institution in Loyalist Township just before 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Officials with the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) had located and seized a package dropped from a drone within the institution grounds, containing lighters, matches, a knife, razor blades, suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, tobacco and cannabis in various forms.

OPP members located a suspicious vehicle in the area and arrested one person. A search of the vehicle located suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, and various forms of cannabis, as well as numerous SIM cards and digital scales.

As a result of the investigation, Marc-Andre PILON, age 32 of Thurso, Quebec has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Corrections and Conditional Release Act and Cannabis Act with:

  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
  • Mischief endangering life
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Delivers contraband to an inmate
  • Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on September 12, 2024.

The investigation is continuing.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Brett HARRIGAN – Sexual Assault, Assault With Weapon, Etc.

(KINGSTON, ON) – A 28-year-old man has been taken into custody in Kingston as a result of arrest warrants in multiple jurisdictions.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad located the wanted male and conducted a high-risk arrest near the intersection of Concession and Victoria Streets. There were no injuries.

The ROPE Squad has been working closely with the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, Lanark OPP Crime Unit, Grenville OPP Crime Unit, Smiths Falls Police Service and Kingston Police to locate the individual.

Multiple arrest warrants had been issued for Brett HARRIGAN of Drummond-North Elmsley Township. Charges include, but are not limited to:

  • Sexual Assault
  • Assault with a weapon – two counts
  • Assault Causing bodily harm
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Dangerous operation
  • Mischief under $5000

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville today, September 12, 2024.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Cory HEDGER – Drunk Driving

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On September 11, 2024, at 6:24 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report for a possible impaired driver along Queen Street in Kincardine.

The vehicle was located by officers and the driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Cory HEDGER, 41-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

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

The South 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 Thunder Bay

Drug Bust – Names Released

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On September 11th, 2024 at approximately 11:38 a.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol & conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act offence along Highway 11-17 near Lakeshore Drive, within the Municipality of Shuniah.

Throughout the investigation, a search of the vehicle revealed suspected cocaine, fentanyl & other items related to drug trafficking. The total street value of the suspected cocaine & fentanyl that was seized is approximately $22,000.00.

Subsequently, four individuals were arrested for drug offences.

As a result of the investigation:

A 17-year-old, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

Leshaunda MURRAY, 30, of London, Ontario, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle, contrary of the Highway Traffic Act;
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act;
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available, contrary to the Cannabis Control Act;

Sky BROWN, 31, of London, Ontario, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

Kyler JOHNSON, 29, of Toronto, Ontario, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
  • Breach of Recognizance, contrary to the Criminal Code;

The four accused were held in-custody for a bail hearing scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 12th, 2024.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 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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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Jordan HAULEY Was Arrested

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – One individual is facing several charges after a member with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment initiated a traffic stop Tuesday afternoon in Newport.

On Tuesday September 10, 2024 at approximately 12:12 p.m., an officer with Brant County OPP initiated a traffic stop on Newport Road in the County of Brant. The officer observed the vehicle driving on Cockshutt Road and initiated the traffic stop to confirm valid licencing and vehicle registration.

Jordan HAULEY, 30-years-old from Brantford is charged with the following offences:

·      Adult Resist Peace Officer

·      Adult Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Adult Driving while under suspension

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

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Kyle QUICK – Drunk Driving

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – A traffic stop for speeding led to an individual being charged for driving while impaired.

On September 9, 2024, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the Leamington Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Mersea Road 1, Municipality of Leamington.

As a result of the investigation, Kyle QUICK, 29-year-old of Leamington, was arrested charged under the Criminal Code (CC), Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA) and the Cannabis Control Act (CCA) with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding 1-49Km/h over posted limit
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

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 on September 19, 2024, in the City of Windsor 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”.

The Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Perth

Tanner MEINEN – Drunk Driving

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Another impaired driver was taken off the road in Perth County, thanks to a call from a concerned citizen.

Just before 2:00 p.m. on September 10,2024, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint advising of a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was located on Perth Line 34, in the Municipality of West Perth. The driver was displaying signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene.

Tanner MEINEN, 20, of West Perth, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 14, 2024.

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

The Perth County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately. Anyone with information about this, or any investigation, is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 via cell phone.

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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BROOKE-ALVINSTON OPP Police Press Releases

2 Dead In Collision

(BROOKE-ALVINSTON) – On September 11, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Brooke Fire Rescue and Lambton County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a collision involving a tractor trailer and a passenger motor vehicle at the intersection of Inwood Road and Courtright Line, Brooke-Alvinston.

The driver of the motor vehicle, 79-year-old of Windsor, was transported to hospital by Air Ornge with life-threatening injuries and later pronounced deceased at hospital.

The passenger of the motor vehicle, 77-year-old of Windsor, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The identity of the deceased will not be released out of the respect for the privacy of the family.

Inwood Road was closed between Oil Springs Line and McNally Street, and Courtright Line was closed between Forest Road and Sutorville Road to allow for the investigation but has since been reopened.

The Lambton County OPP continues to investigate with the assistance of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME).

Anyone with information regarding this incident, who may have witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage of the collision can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Madoc OPP Police Press Releases

Counterfeiting Operation Hits Snag

(MADOC TWP., ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit and Central Hastings Detachment have made arrests in connection with a counterfeit cash investigation.

A Central Hastings officer responded just before 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on Crookston Road.

It was confirmed that one person in the vehicle had an outstanding arrest warrant and was arrested. A subsequent search of the vehicle located a quantity of counterfeit cash as well as the equipment and materials used to make it.

This resulted in the other person in the vehicle being arrested as well.

CSCU and Central Hastings OPP members executed a search warrant at a residence on Cooper Road on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, and seized more counterfeit cash and additional materials and equipment.

The value of the completed and partially completed counterfeit cash is into the thousands of dollars.

As a result of the investigation, Lisa DUDGEON, age 44, and Ryan BAXTER, age 40, both from Madoc Township, have been charged under the Criminal Code with:Making counterfeit money

  • Making counterfeit money
  • Possessing counterfeit money

BAXTER has also been charged with breach of recognizance.

Both of the accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Any businesses in the area that believe they may have received counterfeit cash should contact the Central Hastings OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E241212964.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Brent YOUNG – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one male with impaired operation related offences as the result of a shoplift investigation.

On September 10, 2024, shortly after 3:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a shoplift call for service at a local grocery store in the Town of Shelburne. The accused had left the scene prior to police arrival. Officers located the driver who was operating a mobility scooter and were led into an impaired driving investigation.

Brent YOUNG, a 58-year-old male, from Shelburne has been charged with:

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

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for 7 days.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists 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. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

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 suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.