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Grey Bruce OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested After Warrant Execution

(GREY BRUCE, ON) – Three more individuals are facing charges following an investigation into the rash of property crime occurring in the Municipality of Meaford and the execution of a search warrant at a residence by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

On July 25, 2024, at 3:28 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce CSCU executed a search warrant at a residence on Marshall Street in the Municipality of Meaford.

During the search officers discovered two firearms, a 22-calibre rifle, a pellet gun, kitchen appliances and three bicycles. Total estimated value of seized items is approximately $22,000.

43-year-old Christopher Bikker of Meaford was charged at that time.

Through further investigation three individuals were arrested and charged.

Charged with the following offences is 36-year-old Nicole Swann of Meaford is:

  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under (five counts)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (two counts)
  • Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

Charged with the following offences is Matthew Springer, 37-year-old of Meaford was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under (five counts)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (two counts)
  • Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

Charged with the following offences is Ronald Beam-Osborne, 70-year-old of Meaford has been charged with:

  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under (five counts)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (two counts)
  • Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order

The accused parties were released and are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2024.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Jason MCCORMACK – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND,ON)- Two officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment while on patrol were nearly struck in the intersection of Highway 12 and Vasey Road Severn Township by an approaching vehicle at approximately 11:56 p.m. August 8, 2024.

The officers stopped the Subaru sedan with Ontario plate DOBETT3R and upon speaking with the driver, entered into a drinking and driving investigation.

As a result Jason MCCORMACK 47 years of Orillia has been charged criminally with the following offences.

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

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on August 22, 2024 was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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OPP Police Press Releases Schreiber

Johanne DESAULNIERS Was Arrested

(SCHREIBER, ON) – On August 8th, 2024, at approximately 7:24 p.m., a member of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment was on general patrol & initiated a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle travelling along Terrace Heights Drive within the Township of Terrace Bay.

Through the investigation, the driver was subsequently placed under arrest after refusing to provide subsequent breath samples into an approved screening device (ASD).

As a result, Johanne DESAULNIERS, 69-years-old, of Terrace Bay, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·       Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 26th, 2024.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

3 Arrested For Break & Enter

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Three people are facing charges after reports of a break and enter.

On August 5, 2024, members of the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a break and enter in progress at a Hydro One facility in the City of Quinte West. 

Three parties were observed prowling inside the locked compound. As police arrived on scene the suspects fled the area. The OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Canine Unit responded to assist with locating the three people a short time later.

Gyula KOVACS, age 38, Kalocsai LASZLO, age 21 and Kaloscsai LASZLO, age 45 all from North York, were arrested and charged with: 

  • Mischief under $ 5000
  • Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence

All three accused remain in custody, with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville. 

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Jacob KRIEGER: Break & Enter, Theft


(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual in relation to a break and enter.

On August 7, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Dryden OPP Detachment responded to an alarm call at a local business, in the City of Dryden.

As a result of the investigation, Jacob KRIEGER, an 18-year-old Dryden resident, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·         Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

·         Theft under $5000

·         Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden at a later date.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the OPP 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(ORILLIA, ON) – Officers from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged five drivers with impaired driving related charges during five separate incidents.

Just before 3:00 a.m., on August 2, 2024 officers of the Orillia OPP were called to a report of a moto vehicle collision in the area of Marchmont Road in Severn Township. Police arrived at scene, were able to locate the driver who was attempting to evade police. Upon speaking with the male, officers noted numerous signs of being intoxicated.

As a result, Michael SNIDER, 30-year-old of Severn Township has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC).
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC

Just after 7:00 p.m., on August 3, 2024, officers of the Orillia OPP responded to reports of a traffic complaint. Officers located the motor vehicle in the area of Highway 12 and Couchiching Point Road in the City of Orillia. The driver was showing signs of being intoxicated.

As a result, Michael WATSON, 48-year-old of the City of Guelph has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) CCC
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC

At 3:30 p.m., on August 4, 2024, officers of the Orillia OPP responded to reports of a traffic complaint. Officers located the motor vehicle in the area od Diana Drive in the City of Orillia. Officers spoke with the male driver and found he was showing signs of being intoxicated.

As a result, Shawn SMITH, 52-year-old of the City of Orillia has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) CCC
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor contrary to section 42 (1)(a) of the Liquor Licence and Control Act

At 8:00p.m., on August 5, 2024 officers of the Orillia OPP responded to reports of a traffic complaint. Officers were able to locate the vehicle in the area of Olive Dr in Oro-Medonte Township. Upon speaking with the driver, signs of being intoxicated were noted.

As a result, Todd SIMPSON, 38-year-old of Oro-Medonte Township has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) CCC
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC

At 1:00 a.m., on August 8, 2024, officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program in the City of Orillia. A driver approached the program and displayed signs of being intoxicated.

As a result, Timothy FINLEY 41-year-old of Fenelon Falls Township has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) CCC
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC

The accused parties are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in August 2024. Their driver’s licences were suspended for 90 days, and vehicles were impounded for a period of 7 days.

Orillia OPP would like to thank the members of the public who contacted police in regards to the traffic complaints.

The Orillia OPP reminds motorist 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.

Members of the Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Randy POE Arrested Again – Details Released

(COCHRANE, ON) – Police arrested one person after responding to multiple break and enter complaints.

On July 27, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an alarm at a commercial building on Fourth Avenue in Cochrane. Police responded quickly, and found evidence of a break in, however no persons were located inside the building. Evidence was collected to identify the suspect.

On August 8, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the James Bay OPP responded to a call of a person breaking into vehicles in a commercial parking lot on Boisvert Crescent in Cochrane. The caller was able to identify the suspect, however, the suspect was gone upon police arrival.

Approximately 30 minutes later at 12:30 a.m., while searching for the suspect, police observed the suspect attempting to enter a residence on Fourth Street in Cochrane. The suspect was placed under arrest at this time.

Approximately 15 minutes after the arrest, police received another call reporting a person had broken into a home on Thirteenth Avenue. Police determined the suspect to be the person that was already in custody.

As a result of these investigations, Randy POE 24 years-of-age of Cochrane was charged with the following:

  • Theft Under $5000 (two counts)
  • Break and enter a place – commit indictable offence (three counts)
  • Fail to comply with probation order (seven counts)
  • Fail to comply with release order
  • Trespassing at night

The accused remains in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on August 8, 2024.

Remember to lock your vehicles and homes. Don’t make it easy for would-be criminals to victimize vehicle/home owners. Lock it or lose it.

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BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Charged With Murder

(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – The victim has succumbed to their injuries, additional charges were laid, and a third person has been charged in relation to a stabbing incident in Batchewana First Nation. 

On July 30, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service and the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a stabbing incident on Gran Street. The victim, identified as 19-year-old Brandan PELLOW of Aweres Township, was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and pronounced deceased on August 5, 2024.

On August 1, 2024, a third person was arrested in relation to the incident.

Adrian BLACKBIRD, 20 years of age of Batchewana First Nation, has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·      First degree murder, section 235(1)

·      Aggravated assault, section 268

·      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm, section 264(1)

·      Failure to comply with release order-other than to attend court, section 145(5)(a)

On August 5, 2024, police re-arrested both accused, a 17-year-old from Batchewana First Nation and a 16-year-old from Thunder Bay, and laid an additional charge of first degree murder, section 235(1) CC.

All accused persons have been remanded in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on a later date.

The investigation continues by the Sault Ste. Marie OPP Crime Unit and the Batchewana Police Service under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to please contact the Sault Ste. Marie OPP or Batchewana First Nation Police Service at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or saultcrimestoppers.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Mitchell GAGNER Was Arrested

(SUDBURY, ON) – Police arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving related offences, after receiving a 9-1-1 call.

On August 7, 2024, shortly before 12:00 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a 9-1-1 call regarding a possible impaired driver on Highway 17, Sudbury.

The vehicle was traveling higher than the posted speed limit and passing vehicles in an unsafe manner

Police located and stopped the vehicle, the driver was arrested for impaired driving and then transported to the Greater Sudbury Police Service for further testing.

A search of the vehicle located open liquor and cannabis.

As a result of the investigation, Mitchell GAGNER, 31 years-of-age, from Tupperville, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Dangerous operation
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on September 4, 2024, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(HEARST, ON) – Oxycodone and approximately $200,000 in cash was seized during the execution of two search warrants at two residences in Hearst.

On August 6, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the James Bay Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of the North East Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed two search warrants at two residences in Hearst, on West Street and Edward Street.

During the investigation, three people were arrested, and police seized 212 tablets of suspected oxycodone, packaging, a cell phone, a 2020 Ford F150 (as offence related property), and approximately $200,000 in Canadian currency. 

As a result of this investigation, Michel HOFF 69 years-of-age of Hearst was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Fail to Comply with release order

 The above accused person remains in custody and will next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Hearst on August 14, 2024.

Further, Bryan LEBLANC 70 years-of-age of Hearst, and Claude MORISSETTE 57 years-of-age of Hearst were arrested and charged with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone

The above two accused persons were released and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Hearst on September 18, 2024.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Bylaw Overreach Ends With Alleged Assault #FilmThePolice

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – A homeowner was charged after an encounter with an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer at a property in Scotland.

At approximately 1:23 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment, along with a bylaw officer from the County of Brant Bylaw Enforcement Division, attended a residence on Mount Pleasant Road in Scotland, Brant County, to speak with the homeowner.

While on the premises, the OPP officer was confronted by the homeowner, who was in possession of a weapon during the interaction. The homeowner then returned inside the residence. No injuries were reported.

The West Region OPP Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, and Crisis Negotiators were also called to the scene to provide assistance.

The homeowner was later taken into custody without further incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 61-year-old John TUCZYNSKI of Brant County:

  • Assault a Peace Officer with a weapon.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on Friday, September 13, 2024.

 A section of Mount Pleasant Road was closed as officers carried out their investigation.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Lawn Mower Operator Charged With Impaired

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint yesterday evening at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sugarbush Trail in Fenelon Falls for a truck. Police attended and located the suspect operating a lawn mower at a residence.

47-year-old, Dustin MOORE from Fenelon Falls was arrested and charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released from custody with conditions and will appear in court at a later date.

In addition to the charges the drivers received a 90-day licence suspension.

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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Owen Sound Police Police Press Releases

Michelle Schwippl – Impaired Driving

(OWEN SOUND, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver while they were travelling through Owen Sound.

On August 8, 2024, at 2:35 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were travelling on 10th Street East in the City of Owen Sound when they located a vehicle stopped at a green light and noticed the driver appeared to be passed out behind the wheel. While the officers were speaking to the driver, they were displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment for further tests by a Qualified Breath Technician along with a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

Michelle Schwippl, 42-years-old of Hanover was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 5, 2024.

Road safety is a priority for the OPP and officers are trained in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and as Drug Recognition Experts (DRE), giving them the skills to identify a driver who is impaired by a drug. Officers can also use Approved Drug Screening Equipment to enforce zero tolerance sanctions with young, novice and commercial drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Michael NEILL – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas detachment has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On August 4, 2024, at approximately 12:20 a.m., emergency services including members from Elgin OPP, St. Thomas Detachment, Elgin-St. Thomas Emergency Medical Services (EMS) along with Central Elgin Fire and Emergency Services responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle that became engulfed in flames after striking a hydro pole on Fruit Ridge Line near Sunset Road, Municipality of Central Elgin.

The driver exited the vehicle prior to the fire and no serious injuries were reported.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication from the driver, the individual was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Michael NEILL, a 24-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

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

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 September 17, 2024.

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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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Neelab JAVEED – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas detachment has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On August 3, 2024, at approximately 7:40 p.m., emergency services including members from Elgin County OPP, (St. Thomas Detachment) responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle near the intersection of Roberts Line at Sparta Line, Municipality of Central Elgin.

No serious injuries were reported.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication from the driver and administered an Approved Screen Device (ASD) test, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Oxford OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Neelab JAVEED, a 34-year-old from London was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood concentration (80 plus)

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 September 17, 2024.

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.