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OPP Police Press Releases Walkerton

Dale RAPP Arrested For Assault

(WALKERTON, ON) – The South Bruce detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Old Durham Road in Walkerton this past weekend.

On August 25, 2024, at 6:55 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of a disturbance in Walkerton. The investigation determined that two individuals were in a verbal dispute that escalated to an assault.

Dale RAPP, 37-years-old, resident of Walkerton has been charged with Assault. 

This is an isolated incident, there is no threat to public safety.  

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 Renfrew

2 More Home Invaders Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people in connection with a weekend a home invasion robbery in Renfrew.

It happened on Saturday, August 24, 2024, around 6:00 p.m. on Bonnechere Street South. Individuals broke into the home and assaulted the resident, who suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The homeowner’s car was found on fire a short time later on Briscoe Road and two people were arrested.

Maged KASSIS, age 35 of Renfrew and Jenevieve LEMAIRE, age 31 of Grand Calumet Island have been charged with:

  • Robbery with violence
  • Aggravated assault
  • Forcible confinement
  • Arson – damage to property
  • Theft of a vehicle
  • Theft under $5000
  • Break and enter

KASSIS has additionally been charged with:

  • Assault a peace officer
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – two counts

Both individuals have been remanded in custody until appearances later this week before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a third person and investigators are looking for public assistance to identify a fourth person. A photo is attached.

It is believed this was a targeted incident and there is no risk to the general public.

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Kyle HARMAN – Drunk Driving

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – Driver arrested for Impaired driving after South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motorist who drove into a ditch on Concession 8 East of Arran Township.

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint that an individual had gone into the ditch in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

The driver was found to have been under the influence of alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a qualified breath technician.

Kyle HARMAN, 33-years-old, from Allenford was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired- over 80

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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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Jeremiah ANTONE Was Arrested

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Driver charged with refusal as a result of a traffic stop of suspicious vehicle.

On August 25, 2024, at 11:49 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling on Iroquois Road in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation for an unrelated matter, when they observed a suspicious vehicle on a dead-end road, just off Iroquois Road.

A traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized at which time the driver refused. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Jeremiah ANTONE, a 22-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was held for bail.

The 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 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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London OPP Police Press Releases

Dylan O’BRIEN – Drunk Driving

(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after failing roadside demand.

On August 25, 2024, at 3:27 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Veterans Memorial Parkway in the City of London, observed a suspicious vehicle at Hamilton Road.

A traffic stop was initiated at which time it was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Dylan O’BRIEN, a 31-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 9, 2024.

The 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 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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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce WFP

Michael KERSSIES – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – Driver arrested for Impaired driving after South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) receive call from a member of the public regarding a traffic complaint.

On August 24, 2024, at 3:22 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a concerned member of the public regarding the driving behavior of a motorist on Bruce Road 3 in the Municipality of South Bruce. The motorist had drove over the complainant’s front lawn and proceeded on Bruce Road 3. The vehicle was located by police and a traffic stop was conducted.

The driver was found to have been under the influence of alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a qualified breath technician.

Michael KERSSIES, 48-years-old, from Jerseyville, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired-over 80
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Drive motor vehicle with open liquor
  • Fail to surrender permit

The South Bruce OPP want to remind the public that traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility.

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Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Home Invader “Falls” Down Stairs While Being Removed By Hero Home Owners #StandYourGround

(NIPIGON, ON) – On August 24, 2024 approximately 5:08am officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an address on Wadsworth Drive, Nipigon for an assault.

Officers attended and spoke to an injured female who reported being assaulted. Upon further investigation it was determined that the female had entered the home while the two residents were sleeping and began assaulting them. The homeowner used reasonable force to remove the female from the residence where she fell down a set of stairs and was injured.

Tiffany WAWIA, 44 years of Lake Helen First Nation was issued a Trespass Notice by officers, as the two victims declined to press charges.

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

Hwy 7 Fatal Collision

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a head-on collision which left one person deceased.

The collision, involving a pick-up truck and an SUV, happened on Tuesday, August 26, 2024, around 1:45 p.m. on Highway-7 at Gardiner Road, between Perth and Innisville.

Despite life-saving efforts by Lanark County Paramedics, the driver of the SUV was pronounced deceased at the scene. The deceased is a 77-year-old woman from Ottawa. The other driver, a 49-year-old man from Mississippi Mills Township, had no serious injuries. Each was alone in their vehicle.

The highway was closed in the area until late last night to allow for a thorough investigation by OPP Collision Reconstructionists and Technical Collision Investigators.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, and has not spoken to investigators, should contact Lanark OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident number E241136210.

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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Music In The Fields Domestic Abuse #WaitInTheTruck

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On August 23, 2024, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a campsite at Music in the fields in the Township of Huron-Kinloss and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 48-year-old resident of Owen Sound has been charged with Domestic Mischief.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton at a later date. 

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.

Victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth. If you are in immediate crisis, dial 911. 

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(MIDLAND,ON) – An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program and a driving complaint led officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment. to conduct two separate impaired driving investigations recently.

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m. staff at a Tay Township marina reported to the OPP Communication Centre an individual driving about the marina causing a disturbance and may be possibly impaired. The dispatched officer located the suspect on the property and entered into a drinking and driving investigation.

As a result, Owen KITSEMETRY 48 years of Barrie has been charged criminally with:

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

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 12, 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.

Another investigation took place on Highway 12 near Wye Valley Road, Midland near 1:48 a.m. August 22, 2024, as officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program at that location. An officer stopped a vehicle and spoke to the driver at which time an impaired by drug investigation was commenced. 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 Robert BELANGER 65 years of Penetanguishene.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

and further with the following Provincial Offences of as follows:

  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 3, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Schreiber

Lee BOUTILIER Was Arrested

(SCHREIBER, ON) – Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recovered a stolen tractor trailer unit.

On August 26, 2024 approximately 11:00am officers from the Schreiber OPP were contacted by a trucking company as one of their tractor trailers were stolen from Saskatchewan over the weekend. The companies GPS showed the vehicle on Lakeshore Road, near Schreiber. Officers located the parked tractor trailer with the driver inside, the lone male was arrested without incident.

The driver, Lee BOUTILIER, 41 years of Red Deer, Alberta has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with;

–       Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000, Sec 355(a)CC

He is being held in custody, awaiting a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Angel LEGAULT Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person, after a report of property damaged.

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a dispute at a residence on Young Street, West Nipissing.

One person attended the property and damaged a window on the residence.

As a result of the investigation, Angel LEGAULT, 26 years-of-age, from West Nipissing was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on October 3, 2024, in North Bay.

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OPP Police Press Releases St Clair

Ryan JOHNSON – Theft, Etc.

(ST. CLAIR, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one individual after responding to a report of a stolen motor vehicle in St. Clair Township.

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m., members of the Lambton County OPP received a report of a stolen motor vehicle from an address on St. Clair Parkway, St. Clair Township.

Shortly thereafter, police received a traffic complaint involving a vehicle with similar descriptors to the reported stolen vehicle in the same area.

Members of the Lambton County OPP promptly located the vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop on St. Clair Parkway, north of Dufferin Avenue. However, the driver failed to stop for police. In the interest of public safety, the officer did not pursue the vehicle.

At approximately 3:35 a.m., Lambton County OPP received a report of a single-vehicle collision on Chiefs Road, north of Austin Road, Walpole Island First Nation.

Upon police arrival, the investigating officer established the vehicle involved in the collision was the vehicle previously reported stolen and fled from police earlier.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan JOHNSON, a 33-year-old from Wallaceburg was arrested without incident and charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

·        Theft of motor vehicle

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Flight from peace officer

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·        Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 24, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The Lambton County OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank the individuals who contacted police to report information relating to this incident. As a direct result, officers were able to locate the stolen motor vehicle and take the driver safely into custody.

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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Nicholas BOONE – Drunk Driving


(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with Impaired driving offences following a traffic complaint on August 15, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just before 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024, Huron County OPP received a traffic complaint from a member of the public who was concerned that a driver may be driving impaired. Police located the suspect vehicle travelling southbound on Base Line in Central Huron and conducted a traffic stop. Police spoke to the driver and determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Nicholas BOONE, 36 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 23, 2024. 

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals are facing impaired driving charges following two separate investigations over the weekend.

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 6:51 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint involving a suspected impaired driver. Police located the vehicle and driver in the town of Mitchell, Municipality of West Perth.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin McDONALD, a 52-year-old from Mitchell, was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

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

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 3:02 a.m., the Perth County OPP initiated a collision investigation involving a passenger vehicle leaving roadway and entering a ditch on Road 164, Municipality of North Perth.

As a result of the investigation, Maytenor ZAMBRANO, a 25-year-old from Palmerston, was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

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

Both drivers were released from custody and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on October 7, 2024.

Additionally, both drivers were issued 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspensions (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundments.