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OPP Police Press Releases Warwick

Rebecca CLARK Was Arrested

(WARWICK, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a traffic stop in Warwick Township.

On August 23, 2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Lambton County OPP received a traffic complaint involving a passenger vehicle in the town of Forest.

Shortly thereafter, police located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on Nauvoo Road, Warwick Township.

The investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test demand was made.

As a result of the investigation, Rebecca CLARK, 39-year-old of Woodstock, was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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 16, 2024, in the City of Sarnia.

“Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility.” The Lambton County OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank the individual who contacted police to report this incident. As a direct result, officers were able to safely locate the vehicle and take the driver safely into custody.

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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Three individuals were charged following investigations into separate impaired driving incidents.

At approximately 12:14 a.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Main Street of Courtland in Courtland, Norfolk County.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 30-year-old Timothy AULENBACK of Whites Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

Around 12:55 a.m. that same day, officers from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment were conducting a RIDE program on Turkey Point Road in Turkey Point, Norfolk County.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 27-year-old Brett SULLIVAN of Elgin County:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

Around 9:19 p.m. that same day, officers from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspected impaired driver on Vittoria Road in Charlotteville, Norfolk County.

After locating the vehicle on Vittoria Road, officers performed a roadside sobriety assessment of the driver.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 56-year-old Daniel CONNOR of Norfolk County:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron WFP

Oleg KACHMAR Was Arrested

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Windsor resident with several criminal offences following a traffic stop in the Municipality of South Huron on August 11, 2024. 

Just before 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 11, Huron County OPP were patrolling on Bluewater Highway in South Huron when they observed a motor vehicle being driven erratically on Bluewater Highway. Police conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the driver. The officer discovered the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving and subsequently arrested them for impaired operation. The accused was transported to the Lambton OPP detachment in Grand Bend at which time the accused assaulted a police officer during processing. The accused further refused to provide the required breath samples and was additionally charged for refusal.

Oleg KACHMAR, 37 years-of-age from Windsor has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Assault Peace Officer,

–      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA). 

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused’ driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 16 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Cramahe OPP Police Press Releases

Skyler AINSWORTH – Assault X2

(TOWNSHIP OF CRAMAHE, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual following a report of an assault.

On August 16, 2024, police received a complaint regarding an altercation that took place the previous evening on King Street East in the Township of Cramahe. Injuries to the victim were described as minor.

On August 24, 2024, officers arrested an individual as a result of the investigation.

Skyler AINSWORTH, 37-years-old, from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:

  • Assault – two counts.

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

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

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Elliot HAMILTON Arrested After Spitting On Window

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- While being transported to Blind River detachment the accused spat on cruiser’s partition window.

On August 22, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended an apartment on Main Street in the Town of Thessalon to assist a Court Enforcement Officer Sheriff with an eviction.

Police queried the individual and revealed this person had multiple outstanding warrants and was subsequently arrested. While being transported to Blind River Detachment the accused spat on the cruiser’s partition window.

As a result, Elliot HAMILTON, 21 years-of-age from Thessalon was charged with: Mischief-renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or effective.

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Video Bail in Blind River on August 22, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Dominic MAAS – Drunk Driving, Drive While Suspended

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police identified an impaired driver while on patrol in Norwich Township.

On Sunday August 25, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol when they observed a suspected impaired driver on Coal Line in Norwich.

After speaking to the driver, police observed signs of impairment and made an arrest.

After conducting further testing at the detachment, Dominic MAAS, 21 years-of-age of Burgessville, was charged with the following charges:

·                Dangerous Operation

·                Operation While Impaired

·                Operation While Impaired -Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·                Drive While Under Suspension

·                Operate Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock on October 8, 2024.

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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Isaac BENNEWIES – Assault, Drunk Driving

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with Assault and Impaired Driving following an incident in Goderich on August 09, 2024. 

Just after 10:00 p.m., Friday, August 09, 2024, Huron County OPP received a report of an assault that had just occurred on Suncoast Drive in the Town of Goderich. The victim of the assault advised police that the male suspect had departed in a vehicle and provided a description of the suspect and vehicle involved. Officers located the suspect vehicle on Huron Road and conducted a traffic stop. Police arrested the driver for assault and determined that they had been drinking alcohol prior to driving. The driver provided a breath sample at the roadside which resulted in a failure.

The accused was re-arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment 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.

Isaac BENNEWIES, 20 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Assault,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

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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ALNWICK-HALDIMAND OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew JANES – Impaired Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK-HALDIMAND, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for failure or refusal to comply with a demand.

On August 23, 2024, at approximately 10:05 p.m., police responded to a report from a member of the public regarding a driver that had lost control and collided with a ditch in the vicinity of County Road 2 and Hilltop Road in the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand.

Officers arrived at the location and observed a passenger vehicle in the ditch with minimal damage. Following speaking to the uninjured driver, police entered into an impaired operation investigation. The individual was arrested and transported to a local detachment where the accused refused to comply with a demand for breath.

As a result, Matthew JANES, 30-years-old, from the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Use plate not authorised for vehicle
  • Drive motor vehicle no licence.

The vehicle was impounded for seven days and the accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

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Madoc OPP Police Press Releases

Josiah STEWART Facing Numerous Charges

(MADOC TWP., ON) – A Belleville resident is facing numerous charges after a dangerous traffic incident on Highway 62 in Madoc Township.

An officer with the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on Highway 62 at Public School Road on Sunday, August 25, 2024, shortly before 6:30 p.m., when he observed a fast-moving pick-up truck heading north on the highway. It was being driven erratically, crossing the centre line and swerving onto the shoulder.

When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, it accelerated away at speeds well over 150-kiloemtres per hour in an 80-zone. As the driver was heading directly toward the ongoing investigation into an earlier fatal collision in the area, the speeding pick-up posed a serious safety risk.

The pick-up driver eventually pulled over and stopped. The individual was arrested, and officers located cannabis products and alcohol. The driver was transported to the detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Josiah STEWART, age 40 has been charged under the Criminal Code, Cannabis Control Act and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drug
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from a peace officer
  • Driving with cannabis readily available
  • Having care and control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Having care and control of a vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Stunt driving – excessive speed

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on September 12, 2024.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Mayank KAKKAR – Drunk Driving, Hit & Run

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – One individual was arrested following a single vehicle collision.

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 10:50 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision on Rainbow Drive, Caledonia.

The investigation determined that a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) left the roadway and struck a tree. The vehicle left the scene but was located soon after.

Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent that they had consumed alcohol, and they were taken into custody.

As a result, 37-year-old Mayank KAKKAR of Caledonia has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Failure to Stop after Accident

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

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler James TIMOTHY – Hit & Run, Impaired, Etc. Etc.

(LAKESHORE, ON) – The Essex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged an individual following a multi vehicle collision on Highway 401.

On August 23, 2024, at approximately 10:22 a.m., members of the Essex County OPP responded to a report of a multi vehicle collision in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 between Gracey Side Road and Comber Side Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

As officers arrived on scene witnesses had reported two occupants from one of the involved vehicles had fled the scene on foot. Officers located and arrested two individuals on Lakeshore Road 305.

The investigation determined that one vehicle was operating in an erratic manner and struck several other vehicles in the westbound lanes.

As a result, 20-year-old Tyler James TIMOTHY of Lakeshore has been charged with the following offences:

·        Operation While Impaired S.320.14(1)(a) CC

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand S.320.15(1) CC

·        Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code S.320.18(1)(a) CC

·        Failure to stop after accident S.320.16(1) CC

·        Dangerous operation S.320.13(1) CC

·        Driving while under suspension S.53(1) HTA

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor for a bail hearing.

The second individual was released unconditionally.

Only minor injuries that were treated at the scene were reported.

Police are seeking witnesses and anyone who may have dashcam footage of the collision to contact the Essex County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Jonathan RALLISON Arrested Twice In One Afternoon

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a local man following a trespassing call that escalated into multiple criminal charges.

On August 22, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle trespassing on private property. The vehicle was reported to have driven onto the property, and when the owner went to investigate, the vehicle was driven towards the owner before driving away.

Police located the vehicle a short time later and initiated a traffic stop. During the investigation, the officer made an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand, which the driver refused. As a result, the driver was arrested for Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand.

The driver, identified as 30-year-old Jonathan RALLISON of Bancroft, was released from custody concerning this charge. However, while awaiting the arrival of a tow truck, RALLISON was arrested again, this time for assaulting a peace officer.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on August 26, 2024, to address the criminal charges.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Driver Arrested After Running Stop Sign

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Failing to stop at a stop sign resulted in impaired driving charges for a Rainy River resident.

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 4:00 am an officer with the Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle in the 400 block of Armit Avenue after it failed to stop at a stop sign.  

The officer determined that the driver had been drinking and conducted a roadside screening device test. The driver failed the test and was arrested at the scene. The driver was transported to the Fort Frances Detachment where additional breath alcohol testing was completed by demand.

Brayden HOLMES, 21-years-old of Rainy River Ontario is charged criminally with one count of impaired operation alcohol and drug, and one count of impaired operation blood alcohol concentration 80 plus. The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days. The accused also received an offence notice for disobeying a stop sign.

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on October 7, 2024, to answer to the criminal charges.

Fact about impaired driving, studies show that impairment becomes significant at a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 50 mg / 100 mL and increases from then onward. Criminal impaired driving charges can be laid if any degree of impairment (drug or alcohol) is observed. If you plan to drink, do not plan to drive.  

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Alain TANGUAY – Impaired Operation

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – An erratic driver was charged with impaired offences after refusing to provide breath samples.

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 8:30 pm, an officer with the Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of Scott Street when it was observed to be swerving. The vehicle was also observed to have recent collision damage.

Investigation determined that the driver was distracted by a handheld communication device and that alcohol was a factor in their driving behaviour.

The driver was arrested at the scene after they failed an approved screening device test. The driver was transported to the Fort Frances Detachment where additional breath testing demands were refused.

Alain TANGUAY, 46-years-old of Thunder Bay, ON is charged criminally with one count each of impaired operation alcohol and drug, and failure or refusal to comply with a demand. The accused was also charged with provincial offences related to distracted driving, documentation, and failing to report a collision.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on October 21, 2024, to answer to the criminal charges.

Impaired driving is a serious public safety threat. If you see an impaired driver, call 911. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.   

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OPP Police Press Releases Walpole Island First Nation

Fatal Hit & Run – Suspect & Large

(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – One person is dead following a fail to remain motor vehicle collision on Austin Road, 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 report of 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.

Austin Road, between Creek Road and River Road was closed for several hours but has since reopened. Information and updates will be provided when they become available.

West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation and encourages anyone with pertinent information 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.