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Kingsville OPP Police Press Releases

Chad STENGER – Drunk Driving

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On September 9, 2024, just after 1:00 a.m., members of the Kingsville detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision on County Road 20, Town of Kingsville.

As a result of the investigation, Chad STENGER, 21-year-old of Kingsville, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Young driver – B.A.C. above zero

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

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 27, 2024, in the City of Windsor to speak to the charges.

Essex County OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Walpole Island First Nation

Fatal Hit & Run – Brenna PETERS Arrested

(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – One individual has been charged following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian on Walpole Island First Nation.  

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 2:56 a.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Walpole Island First Nation Police and emergency services responded to a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian.

Investigation determined that a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on the roadway, which then fled the scene.

The pedestrian, a 47-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

As a result of the investigation, on August 30, 2024, Lambton County OPP Crime Unit arrested and charged, Brenna PETERS, 27-year-old of Wallaceburg under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Fail to stop at accident resulting in death

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 25, 2024, in the City of Sarnia.

Should anyone have any relevant information that could assist with this investigation, they are urged to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

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 $2000.  

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OPP PLYMPTON-WYOMING Police Press Releases

Cain RYAN – Assault With Weapon

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – One person is facing charges after the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of an assault in Plympton-Wyoming.

On September 2, 2024, at approximately 3:10 a.m., the Lambton County OPP received a report of an assault at an address on Niagara Street, Plympton-Wyoming. It was determined that the victim was assaulted with an edged weapon and sustained minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Cain RYAN, 25-year-old of Plympton-Wyoming, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Assault with a weapon

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on October 16, 2024, in the City of Sarnia.

The Lambton 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) or submit a secure web-tip at www.p3tips.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher MATEMBA Was Arrested

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Driver from North York facing multiple charges after traffic stop for stunt driving.

On September 7, 2024, at 7:47 a.m., a member of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while performing a speed enforcement initiative on Mersea Road 1 in the Municipality of Leamington, observed a vehicle travelling over 100km/h in the 60km/h zone.

Initially, the driver failed to stop for police, however the vehicle did come to a stop at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

The driver resisted arrest and assaulted the police officer. As a result, the officer utilized the Conducted Energy Weapon (Taser) to gain control and arrested the driver.

As a result, Christopher MATEMBA, a 36-year-old of North York, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Assault with intent to resist arrest

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed

The driver’s licence has been suspended for 30 days and the vehicle has been impounded for 14 days.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Provincial Traffic Court on October 17, 2024, in the City of Windsor to speak to the charges.

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

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MONTAGUE OPP Police Press Releases

Kent BENNETT – Drunk Driving

(MONTAGUE TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Smiths Falls resident with impaired driving.

A Lanark officer was on patrol on Roger Stevens Drive around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, when he observed a vehicle approaching him at high speed and being driven erratically. The car was travelling well over 100 km/h in a 60 zone and continued to drive into the opposing lane and onto the shoulder.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and the driver was arrested and transported to the Lanark Detachment for testing. Open liquor was found in the vehicle. 

As a result of the investigation, Kent BENNETT, age 50, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on October 21, 2024.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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MONTAGUE OPP Police Press Releases

Stirling BURKE – Drunk Driving

(MONTAGUE TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid impaired charges after a single vehicle collision.

Officers responded to a reported collision on Carroll Road around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024. When officers arrived, they found a car in the ditch and located open alcohol inside. The officers then located a male, walking nearby.

The individual was arrested and transported to the Lanark Detachment for testing. Additional alcohol was located during a search.

As a result of the investigation, Stirling BURKE, age 24 of Smiths Falls, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Failing to comply with an undertaking

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on October 21, 2024.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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ALNWICK-HALDIMAND OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK-HALDIMAND ON) – Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision involving a passenger vehicle and a train in the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand.

On September 9, 2024, at approximately 12:50 a.m., OPP received a call from CN Police regarding a collision that had occurred on Station Road. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand Fire Department also responded to the incident.

The sole occupant of the passenger vehicle, an adult male, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The road and railway line at the location was closed as OPP Forensic Identification Services (IDENT) assisted officers with the investigation. OPP resources were clear around 6:00 a.m. and the railway continued to be closed until approximately 12:00 p.m., as CN Police conduct their own investigation.

The OPP investigation is on-going and is being assisted by the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Elgin

Justin TERESCHYN – Drunk Driving

(WEST ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), located and investigated a vehicle after several Good Samaritans reported a vehicle travelling the wrong way on the Highway 401.

On September 7, 2024, at approximately 3:20 a.m., officers of the Elgin OPP received multiple reports of a passenger vehicle travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes of the Highway 401 near Orford Road, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Shortly after the initial reports, police received an additional report indicating that the vehicle had turned around and was now travelling the correct direction, eastbound on the Highway 401. At approximately 3:35 a.m., police located and stopped the vehicle on the eastbound Highway 401 near Graham Road, Municipality of West Elgin.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Elgin OPP St. Thomas Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Justin TERESCHYN, a 36-year-old from London was charged with the following:

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on October 7, 2024.

The OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank the individuals who contacted police and reported this incident. As a direct result, officers were able to safely locate the vehicle and take the driver into custody without incident.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Lucan Biddulph OPP Police Press Releases WFP

17 Year Old From Blyth Charged

(LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) – Traffic complaint leads to alcohol related charges for six youth from Huron County.

On September 6, 2024, at 10:36 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police, were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Richmond Street in the Township of Lucan Biddulph.

A complaint was received from a member of the public that occupants were tossing items out the window from a moving vehicle.

The vehicle was located, and a traffic stop was initiated.

A search of the vehicle revealed open alcohol. As a result, five passengers, all 16-years-old of Huron County, were charged under the Liquor Licence Control Act with Person under 19 years having liquor.

The driver, a 17-year-old of Blyth, passed a roadside Approved Screening Device (ASD) test and was subsequently charged with Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available under the Liquor Licence Control Act.

Middlesex 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.

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

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

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ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Catherine HENNING – Impaired Driving, Cocaine, Etc.

(ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired driving related offences.

On September 8, 2024, just before 12:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint on County Road 41 in Addington Highlands. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. As part of the investigation, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered, and the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Catherine HENNING, age 63, of Oshawa was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Have care or control of vehicle with cannabis in open baggage
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on October 1, 2024.

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Lambton Shores OPP Police Press Releases

David GOULD – Drunk Driving

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – On September 6, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Townsend Line, Municipality of Lambton Shores.

As a result of the investigation, David GOULD, 55-year-old of Waterloo, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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 October 7, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The Lambton 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 Sioux Lookout

Attempt Murder – Travarn ATKINSON Arrested

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sioux Lookout Detachment, with support from the Northwest Region Crime Unit (NWR Crime), Major Case Investigations Team (MCIT), Forensic Identification Services (FIS), Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and Regional Support Team (RST) have identified and arrested a third individual and recovered a firearm related to an active investigation into a weapons incident in the community of Sioux Lookout.

On the afternoon of August 16, 2024, members of the Sioux Lookout OPP responded to a weapons-related disturbance on Millar Crescent.

On September 6, 2024, shortly after 8 pm, Sioux Lookout officers were requested to remove unwanted persons from a residence on King Street, in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout. Officers attended and located and arrested an individual wanted in relation to this ongoing investigation. A restricted firearm was also recovered at the residence. 

Travarn ATKINSON, 23 years old, from Brampton, ON, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Attempt to Commit Murder using a Restricted Firearm – Two counts
  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon
  • Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Discharge a Firearm into or at a Place in a Reckless Manner

The accused was remanded into custody and will next appear in front of the Ontario Court of Justice Kenora Bail Court, on September 11, 2024.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Rhys DIGNARD – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) –  At approximately 3:30am on September 8th, 2024, Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a RIDE program on Highway 35 near tower road.

During the RIDE, a vehicle travelling southbound failed to stop. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. After speaking with the driver, the officer began an investigation into impaired driving. 

20-year-old Rhys DIGNARD from Bowmanville was arrested and charged with

–      Operation while impaired

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

–      Fail to slow down and proceed with caution for emergency vehicles

In addition to the charges, the driver received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days. The driver was released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Dawn GINGERICH Charged

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On September 8, 2024, at approximately 8:35 p.m., a member of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on George Street, Municipality of Central Elgin after observing the vehicle travelling without the lighting system fully illuminated.

While speaking with the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test demand was made. The driver refused to provide a breath sample for the ASD test.

As a result of the investigation, Dawn GINGERICH, a 65-year-old from London was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on October 8, 2024.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Katherine RAYMOND – Impaired Driving

(PICTON, ON) – A traffic stop in Picton has led to impaired driving charges.

On September 7, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a motorist on Picton Main Street in Prince Edward County. As a result of the investigation the driver, Katherine RAYMOND, age 36 from Quebec, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The driver was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 9, 2024. They also had their drivers licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for a period of seven days.