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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Justin JACOBS: Drug Trafficking

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – An individual with outstanding warrants is now facing an additional charge after being observed walking in Leamington.

At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment spotted an individual with outstanding warrant for their arrest while patrolling Victoria Avenue North in the Municipality of Leamington. 

The warrant is in relation to an assault investigation that occurred in the Town of Kingsville in November of 2023.

As the individual was taken into custody, officers located a quantity of illicit drugs, suspected to be fentanyl.

As a result, Justin JACOBS, 39-year-old of Kingsville has been charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) S.5(2) CDSA

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Hardeep GILL – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – AN individual was arrested for Impaired driving after Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision.

On August 6, 2024, at 12:45 a.m., the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report for a collision in the parking lot of the Belle River Marina on Lake Street, in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Police attended and located a driver who struck a parked security vehicle. Officers believed the driver had previously consumed alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a local detachment for further tests.

As a result, Hardeep GILL, a 39-year-old, from Lasalle 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 in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 21, 2024.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision Update: Occupant Who Sustained Life-Threatening Injuries Has Died 

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A two-vehicle collision in the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock has claimed the life of two individuals.

On July 4, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from Tavistock Fire Services, Hickson Fire Services and Oxford County Emergency Medical Services responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of the 16th Line and Cassel Side Road in the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock.

The passenger from one vehicle, a 32-year-old resident of Kitchener was pronounced deceased at the scene, the driver was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle went to hospital as a precaution.

Oxford OPP was recently notified that the 34-year-old driver, a resident of Waterloo, who had been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries has died.

No other details are available at this time.

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Killaloe OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust: Jonathan CHANT-SINON & Megan Anne NICHOLS

(KILLALOE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to offer support to the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, which declared a State of Emergency December 1, 2023, in response to opioid related harms affecting the community and its members.

On August 2, 2024, around 3:00 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle as a result of an ongoing partnership between police and the Algonquin’s of Pikwakangan Ontario First Nation Territory.

A quantity of suspected cocaine, money and drug paraphernalia were seized by police. The occupants of the vehicle were arrested without incident.

As a result of the investigation 30-year-old Jonathan CHANT-SINON of North Algona Wilberforce Township has been charged with the following Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substance Act offences:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine (CDSA);

·      Possession of proceeds of crime, CC; and,

·      Breach of release conditions.

Co-accused 37-year-old Megan Anne NICHOLS of Renfrew has been charged with:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine (CDSA); and,

·      Possession of proceeds of crime, CC.

Both accused remain in custody pending a bail court hearing, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke. Anyone with information regarding illicit drugs in the region should contact the OPP or local police. If you want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

Break & Enter – Kenneth SHOEMAKER & Chrystal GAGNIER

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Two individuals from Chatham arrested and charged after shop on rural property was broken into.

On August 2, 2024, at 8:37 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a farm property on Trillium Drive in Southwest Middlesex for the report of a break and enter in progress.

Reports indicated two unknown individuals broke into a shop on the property. The motorcycle they were operating broke down, at which time they fled on foot and entered a cornfield.

Members of the OPP Canine and Emergency Response Team (ERT) were dispatched to the area to assist with the investigation.

Two individuals were located and taken into custody.

As a result, Kenneth SHOEMAKER, a 44-year-old, and Chrystal GAGNIER, a 38-year-old, both of Chatham, have been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

The accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on September 10, 2024.

If you have any information, including suspicious vehicles or people, that could assist with the investigation, 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 Sioux Lookout

Matthew OGEMAWENENE Arrested Again

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Officers with the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual found to be breaching a Prohibition Order Regarding Children.

Around 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, Sioux Lookout OPP officers were dispatched to the Town Beach following reports of multiple intoxicated persons. When police attended, one individual fled the area and attempted to evade officers. Investigation revealed the individual to be bound by an order of prohibition against them attending any public park or public swimming area where youth under 16 years of age were reasonably expected to be. 

As a result of the investigation, Matthew OGEMAWENENE, 21-years old, of North Caribou Lake First Nation, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with Failure to Comply with a Prohibition Order Regarding Children. The accused was remanded into custody and will next appear in front of the Ontario Court of Justice Kenora Bail Court on August 7, 2024.

 A Prohibition Order Regarding Children is a court-imposed mandate intended to protect children from sexual violence. It restricts the activities of an individual convicted of specific offences involving persons under 16 years of age. Individuals found to be breaching Prohibition Order conditions can face serious consequences, including time in prison and/or fines. These orders are in place to ensure public safety, providing officers and the courts a means through which convicted offenders can be held accountable for engaging in activities that are likely to result in harm to themselves or others.  

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Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases

Michael McEachern – Impaired Driving

(NIPIGON, ON) – A traffic complaint on Highway 17 near Nipigon has resulted in one driver from Burlington charged with Impaired Driving.

On August 1, 2024, at approximately 10:20 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a call for service about a possible impaired driver on Highway 17 near Nipigon. Nipigon OPP members patrolled and subsequently located the vehicle shortly thereafter.

Officers spoke to the driver and determined that the driver was impaired by drug. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Nipigon Hospital Detachment for further testing. It was also determined that the driver had been previously bound by an undertaking and was in breach of his conditions.

Michael McEachern, 27-years-old, of Burlington is now charged with Impaired Operation and Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other than to Attend Court.

The accused was released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon at a later date.   

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

Keith KING – Drunk Driving

(SAULT STE MARIE, ON)– Speeder charged with impaired driving.

On August 3, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties when officers observed a westbound car travelling at a high rate of speed on Trunk Road in the City of Sault Ste Marie.

A traffic stop was initiated and while the officer was speaking to the driver, police determined the driver had consumed alcohol and a subsequent arrest was made. The driver was transported to the Sault Ste Marie OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Keith KING, 33 years-of-age from Sault Ste Marie was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Having care and control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on September 2, 2024.

The car was towed and impounded for seven days with the driver being issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension.

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Goualis River OPP Police Press Releases

Nicholas ROMANO Was Arrested

(GOULAIS RIVER, ON)– Dog off a leash and the canine owner causing a disturbance at a local beach north of Sault Ste Marie.

On August 2, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to complaint of a possible intoxicated individual and their off-leash dog who were causing a disturbance at a local beach on Harmony Beach Road in Goulais River.

OPP were advised that the dog owner and dog had left the beach area in a white pick-up truck. Police later observed the southbound pick-up truck on Highway 17 passing vehicles at a high rate of speed and driving dangerously. The driver attempted to evade police and a short time later officers located the pick-up truck in a driveway at a residence in the 500 block of Moss Road in Sault Ste Marie. 

While police were speaking to the driver, the accused became confrontational with officers and a struggle ensued. Once the driver was arrested the accused was transported to Sault Ste Marie OPP detachment for processing.

As a result, Nicholas ROMANO, 32-years-of-age from Sault Ste Marie was charged with:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Assault a peace officer
  • Fail to stop for police

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on September 23, 2024.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Timothy ARNOLDI – Impaired Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual from Lanark County with Impaired Driving after they were stopped for Stunt Driving.

Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on August 2, Ottawa OPP stopped a vehicle was travelling at 151km/h on Highway 417 in Ottawa’s west end. As a result of the investigation, officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol. He was arrested for Impaired Driving. The driver also had his wife and two year old child in the car with him.

Timothy ARNOLDI, 32 years of age has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed
  • Speeding – 50+KM Over the Posted Speed Limit
  • Disobey Sign

Arnoldi was released on an Undertaking and is set to appear in Provincial Court on September 24. 

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua SANDY – Fatal Hit & Run

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – As a result of a fatal motor vehicle collision in Caledonia, an individual has been charged with several Criminal Code offences.

On Saturday, August 2, 2024, at approximately 3:50 p.m., members of the Haldimand Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a two-vehicle collision on Argyle Street South in the town of Caledonia.

As a result of the collision, a 57-year-old female from Markham was located deceased at the scene and four others were taken to surrounding hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation revealed that the one driver fled the scene on foot and with the assistance of the West Region Emergency Response Team, West Region OPP Canine Unit and Six Nations Police, the driver was located a short time later and was taken into custody without incident. They were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

26-year-old, Joshua SANDY of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation is charged with the following offences:

  • Dangerous Operation Causing Death
  • Fail to Stop at Accident – Causing Death
  • Operation While Prohibited

The accused is currently being held in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Cayuga on Tuesday August 6, 2024.

Should anyone have any relevant information that can assist with this investigation, or were in the area and have dashcam footage, they are urged to contact police 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.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Benjamin TALBOT Facing Numerous Charges

(MIDLAND,ON) – A traffic stop in the parking lot of a Midland restaurant has lead to a slew of driving and drug related charges for a Tay Township resident after investigation.

An officer on patrol near 11:03 p.m. July 31, 2024, conducted a traffic stop of a orange and black Kawasaki motorcycle at a King Street, Midland restaurant parking lot. After speaking with the operator, the officer entered into an impaired driving investigation leading to an arrest on an outstanding court process and a search of the person and motorcycle by the officer. A quantity of a white drug like substance was seized and other drug related paraphernalia at the scene.

A further investigation by a drug recognition officer was completed at detachment and as a result of this investigation, the following charges have been issued to Benjamin TALBOT, 34 years of Tay Township.

  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

And Further

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Heroin
  • Trafficking in Schedule I substance – Heroin
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
  • Trafficking in Schedule I substance – Methamphetamines (Crystal Meth)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Trafficking in Schedule I substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Heroin
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Obstruct plate
  • Driver fail to surrender licence
  • Unnecessary noise
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Drive motor vehicle – improper licence

Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Fail to have insurance card

Contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Act

The accused was released from custody after a bail hearing to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on August 15, 2024 was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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Brighton OPP Police Press Releases

Shawn LEBLANC – Assault

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual following a report of a disturbance in Brighton.

On July 31, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., OPP and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a disturbance between individuals at a residential address in Brighton.

The dispute arose over the possession of property which escalated into an incident of assault. A witness was able to intervene and assist the victim in leaving the property. The victim was treated for minor injuries by EMS at a nearby address but declined to attend hospital. The accused had left the location prior to police arrival.

On August 1, 2024, police arrested an individual as a result of the investigation.

Shawn LEBLANC, 47-years-old, from Brighton, has been charged with:

–      Assault

–      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

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. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477.

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Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Somvangh LIMSANA

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Wanted driver from London facing numerous charges including drug trafficking and refusal.

On August 1, 2024, at 9:56 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was performing a traffic enforcement initiative on Longwoods Road in Delaware, Middlesex Centre and observed a vehicle pass by at a high rate of speed.

A traffic stop was initiated on Bennett Crescent in Mount Brydges.

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 placed under arrest.

Further checks indicated the driver was wanted from a neighbouring municipal police service.

A search of the vehicle, led to the seizure of approximately 200 pills of suspected hydromorphone.

The driver was transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Somvangh LIMSANA, a 26-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Liquor Licence Control Act with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

·      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused was held for bail.

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 SHELBURNE

Daniel HENDERSON – Drunk Driving

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

On August 1, 2024, just before 10:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on 4th Line, in the Town of Shelburne. 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, Daniel HENDERSON, 38, of Mulmur, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville 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 Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://ontariocrimstoppers.ca . When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.