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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Kirk VANDEWALKER Facing Numerous Charges

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a driver with multiple offence following an initial report from a member of the public.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police responded to a report a vehicle involved in a collision on Johnston Road in the Municipality of Trent Hills. The caller advised that the driver was walking away from their vehicle.

Officers patrolled the area and located the described individual at a nearby address. The person then got into another vehicle they had access to and reversed into a police cruiser causing minimal damage. The driver then evaded officers who were attempting to stop the vehicle before driving dangerously away from the location. There were no injuries to police.

Investigative avenues explored by OPP led to the identification of the individual and confirmation that they were prohibited from driving.

On August 14, 2024, at approximately 11:05 a.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle eastbound on County Road 22, in the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand. The description provided by the caller led police to believe it was the same driver sought from an incident the previous day.

Police then observed a vehicle matching the description parked off Jakobi Road in the Township of Cramahe. The wanted individual exited and waved down a passing vehicle asking to for a ride as they had run out of gas. The accused got into the passenger side of the vehicle which soon stopped further down the road when the good willing driver observed police and suspected the passenger’s account to be inaccurate.

The accused was then arrested and taken into custody by police.

As a result of both incidents, Kirk VANDEWALKER, 50-years-old, from Warkworth, has been charged with:

–      Dangerous operation – two counts

–      Flight from peace officer

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Operation while prohibited – three counts

–      Driving while under suspension – three counts

–      Careless driving

–      Fail to remain

–      Fail to report accident

–      Failure to comply with undertaking – two counts

–      Operate motor vehicle without insurance

–      Drive motor vehicle – no currently validated permit.

The individual was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice. Both vehicles driven were impounded for 45-days.

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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

Tisha CELESTINI – Drunk Driving

(GREATER NAPANEE, 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 August 15, 2024, just after 12:00 a.m., officers were patrolling County Road 41 in Greater Napanee when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Tisha CELESTINI, age 40, of Roslin was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on September 3, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron WFP

Sean WHEELER – Hit & Run, Drunk Driving

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London Ontario resident with several criminal offences following a series of traffic complaints and a fail-to-remain collision on Saturday July 20th, 2024. 

Police were notified of a collision in the Village of Grand Bend, Municipality of Lambton Shores at approximately noon on July 20th, 2024. One of the involved vehicles failed to remain at the scene of the collision and was last observed travelling northbound from Grand Bend into Huron County. Huron OPP officers patrolled the area and further received several traffic complaints involving the same vehicle. Police were able to locate the suspect vehicle on Bluewater Highway in South Huron and conducted a traffic stop.

The driver showed obvious signs of impairment and was placed under arrest. Officers transported the accused to the Middlesex OPP detachment in Lucan for breath tests before an OPP qualified breath technician which resulted in breath samples exceeding three times the legal limit.

Sean WHEELER, 28 years of age from London has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Failure to Stop After Accident,

The accused was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

–      Driving While Under Suspension,

–      Novice Driver – B.A.C. Above Zero.

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 processed and later released. The accused has a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on August 19th, 2024. 

If you suspect anyone is driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, please call 911 immediately and provide as much information as you can to police. Safe roadways are everyone’s responsibility.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Stephen BUNCE – Drunk Driving

(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired operation related charges.

On August 15, 2024, at about 12:13 a.m., an officer from the Orillia OPP was proactively patrolling the area of Highway 11 in the City of Orillia and conducted a traffic stop having observed a motor vehicle unable to maintain its lane. The resulting investigation led the officer to determine that the driver of the vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The individual was then arrested.

As a result, Stephen BUNCE, 40-years-old, from Orillia has been charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in September 2024. As a result of these charges, his driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Armed Robbery In Goderich – ANDERSON, FABER & PELLY Arrested

(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a robbery that took place on August 9th, 2024, at a location near Parson’s Court in the Town of Goderich. 

On Friday, August 9th, 2024, just after 7:00 p.m., the Huron County OPP received information that a robbery had taken place in a wooded area near Parson’s Court between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. One person was assaulted while their personal belongings were stolen and damaged. The suspects used a metal object to assault the victim, then fled the area on foot.

The victim was able to identify three of the four suspects who were later located by police and taken into custody. Charges have been laid against the following individuals:

Chad ANDERSON, 33 years of age from no fixed address has been charged with the following offences:

–      Robbery with a Weapon,

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Mischief, Destroys or Damages Property,

–      Theft Under $5,000.

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and later released. The accused is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on the 23rd of September 2024.

Kristopher FABER, 43 years of age from Goderich has been charged with the following offences:

–      Robbery with a Weapon,

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Mischief, Destroys or Damages Property,

–      Theft Under $5,000.

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody.

Michael PELLY, 42 years of age from Goderich has been charged with the following offences:

–      Robbery with a Weapon,

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Mischief, Destroys or Damages Property,

–      Theft Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Charitable Items Stolen – Clayton EISAN Arrested

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after investigating the theft of charitable items.

On August 14th, 2024, at 7:15 a.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a complaint from a local quick service restaurant that a man had stolen a quantity of items from a silent auction that they have been hosting to raise funds for charity. Officers conducted an investigation into the theft and have charged 34-year-old Clayton EISAN of Port Carling with the following offenses:

  • Theft Under $5000 CC 334(b)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime CC 354(1)(a) and
  • Breach of Recognizance CC 811.

He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 17, 2024 to answer to his charges.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Listowel Assault – Hayden JOHNSON Arrested

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged following an investigation into an aggravated assault with an edged weapon that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

Hayden JOHNSON, 21, of Listowel, has been charged with:

–      Aggravated Assault

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

On August 10, 2024, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating an assault that took place in Listowel between 3:15 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. at the intersection of Main Street West and Mitchell Road South.

One person was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital.

Police are still seeking any witnesses and/or dash-cam video footage of the incident. If you have any information that may assist investigators, please contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122, Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave a secure web tip at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.  

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North Shore OPP Police Press Releases

$20,000 Copper Deer Stolen

(TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE, ON)- Police arrest person for three stolen copper deer statues and sold for scrap metal.

On April 22, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of three copper deer statues from a Tourist Information Centre at the junction of Highways 17 and 108 in the Township of the North Shore. 

The complainant advised there was a deer display of a doe and her fawn and some of the deer were cut from the display. The City of Elliot Lake estimate each deer to be valued at approximately $20,000.

On July 3, 2024, a recycling business in Sudbury contacted OPP to advise that a person bought in copper to be recycled, which were later identified as the three deer statues. The business learned that the deer statues may have been stolen, but unfortunately, they had already been scrapped.

On August 14, 2024, police arrested Travis BUDGE, 35 years-of-age from Spanish, and was charged with – Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

The accused is scheduled to appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 10, 2024.

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Owen Sound Police Police Press Releases WFP

Owen Sound Murder Update

(OWEN SOUND, ON) – Arrests have been made in relation to an ongoing homicide investigation being conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS).

The investigation began when Sharifur RAHMAN, 44 years old of Owen Sound, was assaulted in the area of 2nd Avenue East in Owen Sound on August 17, 2023, at approximately 9:20 p.m. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on August 24, 2023. Police released a description and photos of two suspects and a vehicle, requesting public information.

As a result of the investigation, arrests have been made on July 30, 2024. Due to the complexity of this ongoing investigation and to protect its integrity and potential court proceedings, the OPP and OSPS are unable to comment further at this time. Updates will be provided when they become available.

The OSPS and the OPP thank the Owen Sound community for their support and valuable tips provided. We recognize the significant impact this case has had on the community and we sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience as we continue to conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation.

The investigation continues by the OSPS under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OSPS and OPP West Region Crime Units, OSPS and OPP Forensic Identification Services and the OPP Regional Support Team, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Wilfred LOWE Was Arrested

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Suspicious vehicle leads to charges and recovery of two stolen vehicles.

On August 13, 2024, at 6:59 a.m., a member of the Oneida Nation Police Service, while on general patrol, was alerted to suspicious vehicle parked on Iroquois Road, Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation.

An individual was observed sleeping in the vehicle, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

The vehicle had previously been reported stolen out of the City of London. A second vehicle, on the same property, had previously been reported as stolen out of Strathroy and was also recovered.

As a result, Wilfred LOWE, a 32-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (two counts)

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 16, 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 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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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – A serious collision on B Line in Arran-Elderslie has resulted in the death of one person.

On August 15, 2024, at 8:26 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Arran-Elderslie Fire Department, and Paramedic Services responded to a report of a serious collision involving a motor vehicle on B Line in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

 Investigation determined that a single motor vehicle had been involved and a 21-year-old individual from Saugeen First Nation was transported to hospital and pronounced deceased.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team, and the South Bruce Crime Unit are assisting with the investigation.

B Line between Concession 10 and Bruce Road 40 will remain closed.

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 South Bruce Peninsula

Repeat Offenders Arrested In Hwy 21 Drug Bust

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver and a passenger after an automated licence plate recognition system (ALPR) alert.

On August 9, 2024, at 4:25 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were patrolling on Highway 21 near Chesley Lake Road and received an ALPR alert for a suspended driver. A traffic stop was initiated. The driver who is not the owner of the vehicle had a prohibited licence. The driver of the vehicle was arrested. The vehicle was searched and a quantity of cannabis, methamphetamine, fentanyl, ecstasy was located.

Alexis Roote, 28-years-old of Saugeen Shores was charged with:

·      Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid

·      Fail to comply with probation order

Cody Janes, 34-years-old of Huron-Kinloss was charged with:

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Unauthorized possession of weapon

·      Disobeying order of court

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused parties were held pending a bail hearing.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Lance CAINES – Theft

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered stolen motorcycles and charged a local resident.

On August 13, 2024, the Caledon OPP Community Street Crime Unit entered into a stolen vehicle investigation that led officers to a residence in Caledon. Later that same day, with the assistance of the Dufferin CSCU, a search warrant was executed. The motorcycles, motorcycle equipment, and a trailer were recovered.

Lance CAINES, 40, of Caledon, has been charged with:

• Theft over $5000

• Possession of property obtained by Crime under $5000

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on September 26, 2024, to answer to the charges.

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighbourhood, call 1-888-310-1122. 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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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested After Hit & Run Involving Pedestrian – Names Released

(MIDLAND, ON) – The Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged two individuals in relation to a fail-to-remain motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the Town of Midland.

On August 12, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP and emergency services responded to a report of a collision on Wellington Street involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. The involved vehicle was no longer on scene upon police arrival, and the pedestrian was transported to a Toronto-area hospital with serious injuries.

As a result of the investigation, on August 13, 2024, the following individuals were arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

Patrick MCGUIRE, 39 years old of Midland:

·        Attempt to commit murder, section 239(1)(b) – two counts

·        Dangerous operation causing bodily harm, section 320.13(2)

·        Fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm, section 320.16(2)

Georgia QUANBURY, 25 years old of Midland:

·        Accessory after the fact to commit indictable offence, section 463(a) – two counts

Both accused were held for a bail hearing and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on August 14, 2024.

The identity of the victim will be withheld, and no further details will be released at this time.

The Southern Georgian Bay OPP Major Crime Unit is conducting the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OPP Central Region Support Team (RST), the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team, and OPP Forensic Identification Services.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Savannah SPENCER Was Arrested

(COCHRANE, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in Cochrane led to a criminal charge for refusing a breath demand.

On August 12, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while conducted a RIDE program, and stopped a vehicle on Eighth Street in Cochrane. Officers were conducting mandatory alcohol screening and issued a breath demand to the driver. The driver refused, and as a result of the investigation, Savannah SPENCER, 28 years-of-age from Cochrane, was arrested and charged with failure to comply with demand.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 17, 2024, in Cochrane. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

Drivers are reminded that the Mandatory Alcohol Screening law allows police with an approved alcohol screening device to demand a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver without having reasonable suspicion that a driver is alcohol impaired.

A refusal charge carries with it the same penalties as impaired driving, which if convicted, may include fines, imprisonment, and a further licence suspension of at least one year.