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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Logan DONOVAN Arrested Following Shootings

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The second suspect connected to a firearm-related incident in Delhi has now been taken into custody.

On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Brantford Police Service arrested an individual in the City of Brantford who had been identified as the second suspect in an incident that occurred on the evening of Monday, June 10, 2024, in Norfolk County, where a firearm was discharged at two residences in Delhi.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 23-year-old Logan DONOVAN of Brantford, Ontario:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm,
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose,
  • Careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition,
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm,
  • Discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner (two counts).

The accused was detained in custody and is scheduled to appear at a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe.

The OPP expresses its appreciation to the Brantford Police Service for their support during the investigation.

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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Jordan RANDALL – Drunk Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Driver facing charges following traffic complaint.

On August 17, 2024, at approximately 3:15 a.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a driving complaint involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV). Police observed the subject vehicle on Highway 63, Phelps Township and conducted a traffic stop.

Through investigation, the driver, Jordan RANDALL, 29 years-of-age, of French Township was arrested for impaired operation and is charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on September 24, 2024. They were issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP remind motorists; 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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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Brian SLOAN – Meth

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Vehicle stop results in several charges.

On August 15, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint involving a minivan on Lake Heights Road, North Bay.

Police located the subject vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Through investigation police arrested the driver for impaired operation and seized drugs suspected to be methamphetamine and heroin along with other drug paraphernalia.

Brian SLOAN, 50 years-of-age of North Bay is charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drug
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – heroin

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on September 17, 2024. They were issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP remind motorists; 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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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Colin PORTER – Theft

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – One person has been arrested following a theft from a local business.

On August 18, 2024, at approximately 1:40 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft from a business on Argyle Street, Caledonia.

The investigation determined that an individual entered the store, removed an item and exited the premise. They returned and entered the store a second time and removed another item.

The individual was located a short distance away and taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, 31-year-old Colin PORTER of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Assault Peace Officer

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Theft Under $5000 – (two counts)

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on August 22, 2024.

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Chesley OPP Police Press Releases WFP

SEIP Arrested Again

(CHESLEY, ON) – Members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual following a foot pursuit in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

On August 15, 2024, police received a report that an individual was breaching a release order. Police attended and located the individual on 1st Ave. North in Chesley. The individual attempted to flee on foot from police but was arrested after a short foot pursuit, by police.

Derek SEIP, 30-year-old from Arran-Elderslie is charged with:

·      Fail to comply with release order

·      Mischief under $5000

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 St Clair

Logan SMITH – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged an individual with impaired driving following a traffic stop in Lambton County.

On August 18, 2024, at approximately 7:24 a.m., a member of Lambton County OPP conducted a traffic stop on Rokeby Line, St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, Logan SMITH, 20-year-old of Cayuga, was charged under the Criminal Code, Cannabis Control Act, Liquor Licence and Control Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

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 3, 2024, in the City of Sarnia 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 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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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Joleen WESLEY – Drunk Driving

(COCHRANE, ON) – A RIDE program yielded a charge for impaired driving in Cochrane.

On August 18, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on Highway 579 in Cochrane as part of a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Program.

During the interaction, police determined that the driver had been consuming an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Joleen WESLEY, 32 years of age of Cochrane, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 8, 2024, in Cochrane. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Adenawer CORREA-LIMA Was Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD), and Peel Regional Police recovered three stolen vehicles.

On August 19, 2024, shortly before 3:00 p.m., Peel Regional Police requested assistance in conducting a traffic stop of a tractor-trailer travelling eastbound on Highway 401 towards the Municipality of Port Hope.

Members of the OPP HSD and Northumberland OPP responded to the report. At approximately 3:20 p.m., police were able to stop the vehicle and conducted an arrest of the driver on Highway 401 in the Township of Hamilton.

As a result, Adenawer CORREA-LIMA, a 64-year-old from Mississauga, has been charged with:

–      Possession of property obtained by crime – three counts

–      Trafficking in stolen goods over $5,000

–      Driving while under suspension.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Teeswater WFP

Zachery LOSCH – Drunk Driving

(TEESWATER, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On August 16, 2024, members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint in Teeswater.  At approximately 11:04 p.m., police stopped a vehicle to check the sobriety of the driver. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Zachery LOSCH, 29-years-old, from the Howick Township 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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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Andres REYES FLOREZ – Impaired Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual following a single vehicle collision investigation.

On August 15, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., members of the Haldimand OPP located a vehicle in the ditch on Townline Road, Cayuga.

The investigation determined that the vehicle was occupied by the driver only and there were no injuries reported.

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

As a result, 27-year-old Andres REYES FLOREZ of West Lincoln Township has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on September 3, 2024.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Harsimarjot SIDHU – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a single motor vehicle collision with impaired operation.

On August 17, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on McLaren Road, near The Grange Side Road, in the Town of Caledon. No injuries were reported. During the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Harsimarjot SIDHU, 34, of Brampton, was charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on September 5, 2024, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew CECCHI – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) work extremely hard to keep the roads safe in Dufferin County. Officers removed and charged two drivers with impaired operation related offences.

On August 17, 2024, just before 9:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the Township of Melancthon. Officers located the vehicle in the area of County Road 17 and were led to an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Rogers KIMELI, a 25-year-old male, from Brampton has been charged with:

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

•     Dangerous operation

On August 17, 2024, just before 10:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP responded to a disturbance call at an RV Resort in the area of East Luther Township. Officers spoke with the male and were led to an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Matthew CECCHI, a 51-year-old male, from Brampton has been charged with:

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

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville, to answer to the charges at a later date in June 2024. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for a period of 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.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Blaze NOSEWORTHY – Drunk Driving

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police arrested a driver after investigating a single vehicle collision in the Township of Zorra.

On August 19, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle in the ditch on the 37th Line in Zorra.

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

After conducting further testing at the detachment, Blaze NOSEWORTHY, 27 years-of-age of Ingersoll, was charged with the following Criminal Code charges:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired -Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock on September 24, 2024.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Taurean BARBONI – Drunk Driving

(DRYDEN, ON) – On August 19, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint from a concerned citizen regarding an impaired driver.

Officers located the vehicle on Whyte Avenue in the City of Dryden and through investigation, it was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden detachment for further testing.

As a result, Taurean BARBONI, 22-year-old of Dryden has been arrested and charged with the following criminal code offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on September 16, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads, trails and waterways through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is imperative to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers Charged

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three more motor vehicle operators with impaired driving related offenses within 25 hours.

On Sunday August 18th, 2024, just before 10:00 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about the condition of a man who had been inside a commercial establishment in Bracebridge on Depot Drive, who then got into a vehicle. Officers arrived, along with Muskoka EMS, and the driver was transported to hospital for medical care. Police have charged 29-year-old Devon MEEKS of Gravenhurst with Operation while Impaired- Drugs CC 320.14(1)(a). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 17, 2024 to answer to his charge.

On Monday August 19th, 2024, at 6:45 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers received several calls from members of the public about a vehicle that left the roadway and crashed into a fence on James Street near Fernwood Drive in Gravenhurst. Officers attended and subsequently arrested and charged 37-year-old Rajubhai PATEL of Gravenhurst with Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a), Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b) and Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent CC 335(1). He was held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice for a bail hearing on August 20, 2024.

On Monday August 19th, 2024 just after 11:00 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers received multiple reports from members of the public in various locations in Bracebridge about the concerning driving behaviour of a vehicle. Officers conducted patrols and ultimately the driver was located on Highway 11 South near Cedar Lane. Police arrested and charged 33-year-old Bradley CUMBER of Huntsville, ON with Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a), Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b), Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle CC 320.13(1) and Mischief CC 430(4). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 1, 2024, to answer to his charges.

Police officers in Ontario have been utilizing the tools required to assess a driver’s level of impairment by alcohol for many years. Many people are not aware that officers also have access to the tools and techniques necessary to assess a driver’s impairment by drugs. The penalty in Ontario for being charged with impaired driving related offenses can include an immediate 90-day drivers license suspension and a minimum 7-day vehicle impoundment.