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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Do You Recognize These Theft Suspects?

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a theft that occurred at a business in North Perth and is seeking assistance from the public in identifying two individuals.

Just before 4:30pm on July 27, 2024, two unidentified individuals, a male and female, attended a business on Wallace Ave North, in the Municipality of North Perth. The male person of interest took several bottles of fragrances and left the store without paying for them.

The value of the stolen product is approximately $2000.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 via cell phone.

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 $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Hills

Gregory COMTOIS – Impaired Driving

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – Officers the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a person with impaired operation.

On July 27, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., a member of the public reported a single-vehicle collision where a pick-up truck had rolled on 10th Line West in the Municipality of Trent Hills. The driver had exited the vehicle and was walking away from the location.

Police located the individual nearby and injuries were described as minor. There were no passengers. During the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The accused was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Gregory COMTOIS, 40-years-old, from Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

A further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute. 

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

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.

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London OPP Police Press Releases

Nithin NAGULAPALLI – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing numerous charges as a result of OPP RIDE Program.

On July 28, 2024, at 1:20 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police were engaged in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in the Eastbound lanes of Highway 401 at Wellington Road in the City of London.

A vehicle entered the program at a high rate of speed, nearly striking officers who were on foot at the program.

A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was placed under arrest.

The driver, Nithin NAGULAPALLI, a 22-year-old of Mississauga, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence Control Act and Cannabis Control Act with:

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

·      Dangerous operation

·      Drive – hand held communication device

·      Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt

·      Possess more than one licence

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 18, 2024, to speak to the charges.

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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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

SHERPARTAP SINGH – Drunk Driving

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

On July 26, 2024, shortly after 4:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Mayfield Road, near McLaughlin Road, in the Town of Caledon. Minor injuries were reported. During the investigation, officers formed grounds that one of the drivers’ ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, SHERPARTAP SINGH, 25, of Brantford, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on August 15, 2024, to answer to the charge. 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.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Citizen Charged After Police Obtain Medical Records

(KINCARDINE, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made two arrests following a lengthy investigation in the Municipality of Kincardine.

On December 18, 2021, on Albert Road in the Municipality of Kincardine, police received a call for service regarding a stolen motor vehicle. While on patrol, police observed the vehicle abandoned, heavily damaged and involved in a motor vehicle collision. A warrant was sought and granted for the forensic examination of the motor vehicle. A driver was identified by police and a warrant for medical records was granted. As a result of the investigation, two individuals were charged.

Drew LYNCH, 29-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was arrested on July 27, 2024, and charged with:

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

Stephane LYNCH, 50-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was arrested on July 27, 2024, and charged with:

  • Obstruct Peace Officer

The individuals will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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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ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Stephen BOYLE – Drunk Driving

(ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located an impaired boater during marine patrol on Lake Cecebe.

On July 28, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers conducting general marine patrol on Lake Cecebe stopped a vessel for a routine inspection. Through investigation, a lone operator of the vessel was charged. 

Stephen BOYLE, 61 years-of-age of Ryerson Township was charged with

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge at a later date.

If you suspect an operator is impaired, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment (Fort Frances) were on general patrol in the Town of Fort Frances when an ALPR hit was activated on a vehicle. Upon speaking to the driver, an open can of liquor was observed in plain view and as a result Police conducted a search of the vehicle under the Liquor License Control Act (LLCA).

On July 24th, 2024, at approximately 5:50 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop and as a result of the investigation

39-year-old Michelle Linklater was charged with:

  • Possession of proceeds under $5,000.00
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine and Fentanyl
  • Having liquor in an open container in unauthorized place

36-year-old Travis Myslicki was charged with:

  • Possession of proceeds under $5,000.00,
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine and Fentanyl
  • Fail to comply x3
  • Having liquor in an open container in unauthorized place

Both accused’s have been held for bail and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on July 26th, 2024, in the Town of Fort Frances to speak to the charges.

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Dieter MADER – Drunk Driving

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On July 27, 2024, at 11:49 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report a vehicle swerving along Bruce Road 3, in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. The driver left the roadway and was involved in a single motor vehicle collision.

The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Dieter MADER, 22-years-old, from Brantford was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • 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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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Dawson SMITH – Break & Enter

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – With assistance by the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual for break and enter in the Town of Huntsville.

On July 23, 2024, at 3:47 a.m., the Huntsville OPP were dispatched to a local business on King William Street for an alarm call. After confirming the building was secure, a second alarm call was received for the same location. This time, police observed an unsecured door and evidence of entry. No individuals were found inside, but surveillance footage helped identify the accused.

As a result of the investigation, Dawson SMITH, a 22-year-old from Huntsville, has been arrested and charged:

·      Enter a place with intent to commit indictable offence

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime under $5000

This accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the Town of Bracebridge on September 3, 2024.

The investigation into the break and enters in Huntsville is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Gurpreet Singh DHALIWAL – Vehicle Theft

(ORILLIA, ON) – On Sunday July 28, 2024, the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) made an arrest in relation to a theft of a vehicle in the City of Orillia.

On July 28, 2024, at approximately 12:00 pm Orillia OPP members were dispatched to a Murphy Rd business after reports of an unlocked motor vehicle being stolen.

Police attended the area within minutes after receiving the call and patrolled the area in efforts to locate the stolen vehicle. Shortly after police received information that a black pick-up truck was located on Highway 11 S/B and Line 15, police attended and confirmed it was the stolen vehicle in question. The suspect was not with the vehicle.

With assistance from Central Region Canine (K9), Emergency Response Team (ERT) the male suspect within the immediate area of the stolen vehicle.

Police arrested and charged 39 year old Gurpreet Singh DHALIWAL of Brampton with:

•           Theft of Motor Vehicle Contrary to Section 333.1 of the Criminal Code.

•           Adult Obstruct Peace Officer Contrary to Section 129(a) of the Criminal Code

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

David RAYNER – Hit & Run Causing Bodily Harm

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision with a cyclist in Long Point has been taken into custody.

At approximately 8:57 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment, along with Norfolk County Paramedic Services and the Norfolk County Fire Department, responded to a collision between a motor vehicle and a cyclist on Erie Boulevard in Long Point, Norfolk County.

It was determined that the cyclist was travelling along Erie Boulevard when they were struck by a motor vehicle, believed to be a newer model black sedan, which fled the scene. The cyclist sustained serious life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital before being transferred to a trauma centre for further treatment.

Later, the involved vehicle, identified as a black 2020 Hyundai Elantra sedan, was located by the Hamilton Police Service in the City of Hamilton. The driver was subsequently taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences 19-year-old David RAYNER of Dundas, Ontario:

  • Dangerous operation causing bodily harm,
  • Fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm.

The accused was held in custody to appear at a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation and encourages those with pertinent information to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) 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.

Erie Boulevard was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

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Georgian Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Joshua HANNON Restrained By Public Until Police Arrive

(GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP, ON)  A group of concerned citizens detained an impaired driver, who failed to stop after several collisions, on Highway 400 on Friday evening.

On July 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. the Provincial Communication Centre of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began receiving calls reporting that a small brown SUV was driving in a dangerous fashion and had caused several collisions with other vehicles while travelling northbound on Highway 400 in Georgian Bay Township.

The suspect eventually pulled the heavily damaged vehicle to the side of the highway near the off-ramp of White’s Falls Road and the driver, who appeared intoxicated,  exited the vehicle and was stopping traffic.  Concerned citizens, who had stopped their vehicles, exited and physically detained the suspect to prevent him from harming himself or others.  Police arrived on scene to find a group of people holding the driver to the ground.  During the incident, an assisting motorist was assaulted by the suspect using a tire wrench.

Police arrested the driver and transported to detachment, however the accused refused to provide a breath sample. During the investigation, the accused also assaulted and threatened a police officer. 

Further investigation revealed that the accused did not have consent to be operating the motor vehicle being driven.  In addition, the accused was bound by a probation order at the time of the incident.

As a result of this investigation,  Joshua HANNON, 29 years of Tay Township, faces the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Refuse to Comply with Breath Demand
  • Take Motor Vehicle without Consent
  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Utter Threat to Cause Death x 2
  • Assault Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 29, 2024.  When charged with impaired driving, the driver’s licence of the accused is suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating is impounded for 7 days.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Colin FRANDSEN Was Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit from Southern Georgian Bay, Huronia West and Collingwood Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant at a Queen Street, Midland residence at approximately 5:30 a.m. July 26, 2024.

Officers seized a quantity of a drug like substance believed to be cocaine along with Canadian currency, a replica air pistol and drug paraphernalia. See attached photograph.

Investigators have arrested and charged Colin FRANDSEN, 27 years of Midland with the following criminal charges.

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2024..

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Lori CHABOYER – Drunk Driving

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On July 26th, 2024 at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program along Highway 591 near Island Lake Road, outside the City of Thunder Bay.

Through the R.I.D.E. program, it was determined that one of the driver’s had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Lori CHABOYER, 63-years-old, of Thunder Bay, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus);
  • Operation while impaired – Alcohol and drugs;
  • Dangerous operation;
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. (Blood Alcohol Concentration) above zero;
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor;

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 4th, 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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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

James KEMMETT – Impaired Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male driver after conducting a traffic stop.

On July 24, 2025, just after midnight, officers from the Dufferin County OPP were on patrol in the area of Highway 10 and First Street, in the Town of Mono. A motor vehicle was observed travelling at a high rate of speed and was subsequently stopped. During a brief interaction police were led to a impaired driving investigation which resulted in the arrest of a 35-year-old male.

As a result, James KEMMETT a 35-year-old of Thornbury has been charged with:

·      Adult Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Adult Speeding 1-49 Km/h over posted limit

Members of the Dufferin 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.