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OPP Police Press Releases Southgate

Horse & Buggy Vs Vehicle Collision

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On July 14, 2024, at 7:48 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Grey County Paramedic Services and Southgate Fire Department responded to a report of a serious collision involving a motor vehicle and a horse drawn buggy.

Police attended and learned at that a motor vehicle was travelling on Grey Road 9 and collided with a horse drawn buggy. One occupant of the buggy was transported to a Toronto hospital with nonlife threatening injuries.

As a result, a 42-year-old from Southgate was charged with careless driving.

Horse drawn vehicles are a common sight on Grey and Bruce County rural roadways and drivers must be prepared to encounter this type of vehicle on their travels. Horse drawn buggies travel about 14 km/h, making them one of the slowest moving vehicles on the road. They are also one of the lightest vehicles which leaves them at a greater risk of injury should they become involved in a collision.

Drivers using roadways in rural parts of southwestern Ontario should expect to encounter slow moving vehicles such as horse-drawn vehicles and farm equipment on the road. They are common users of the road and have a right to be on the roadway.

If you encounter a horse drawn buggy, maintain a safe following distance and leave plenty of room when you pass. Passing too closely may startle the horse, causing it to suddenly change direction.

Drivers in Grey and Bruce County need to stay alert and need to always keep an eye out for slow moving vehicles such as horse drawn vehicles. Please do your part to keep our roadways safe.

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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers – Names Released

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Two people arrested for impaired driving All-Terrain-Vehicles (ATV).

On July 21, 2024, shortly before 2:00 a.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle collision.

Through investigation, a group of ATV’s were travelling on Hemlock Road, Nipissing Township and one ATV was involved in a single vehicle collision. As a result, two separate operators face charges.

One driver, Gregory FOLLETT, 56 years-of-age of Powassan was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired, alcohol or drugs

The other driver, Robert TRAHAN, 62 years-of-age of North Bay was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired, blood, alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driver – no helmet or improper helmet

The OPP remind motorists, should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Some proactive traffic enforcement paid off for the Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) when two impaired drivers were located on back-to-back night shifts.   

On July 20, 2024, at approximately 1:30 am, an OPP officer in Fort Frances stopped a vehicle for a red-light violation on Second Street East. The officer determined that the driver was obviously impaired and took him into custody.

On July 21, 2024, at approximately 1:20 am, the same officer in Fort Frances stopped a vehicle after it was observed to be swerving within the lane in the Fernette Avenue area. The officer determined the driver had been drinking and administered a roadside test. The driver registered a fail and was secured in custody.

Both subjects underwent breath alcohol testing at the Fort Frances Detachment before being released by police. Both drivers had their licences suspended for 90 days and their vehicles impounded for seven days.

William Flemming SMITH 26-years-old from Thunder Bay was charged criminally with impaired operation alcohol or drug, and impaired operation blood alcohol concentration 80 plus. Offence notices were also issued for the red-light violation and an open liquor violation. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on August 19, 2024, to answer to the criminal charges.

Richard LAMONT 20-years-old from Thunder Bay was charged criminally with impaired operation alcohol or drug, and impaired operation blood alcohol concentration 80 plus. An offence notice was also issued for the novice driver alcohol violation. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on September 16, 2024, to answer to the criminal charges.

The OPP is committed to improving road safety through proactive enforcement, public awareness, and high-quality traffic incident investigations. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, call 911.  

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(MIDLAND,ON) – Two driving incidents in the Midland and Tiny Township area’s over the past weekend have resulted in two area residents being charged with criminal driving offences.

A 911 call at approximately 5:42 p.m. July 21, 2024, to the OPP Communication Centre resulted in officers attending a Perkinsfield residence, while there the officers received a report of an vehicle being operated in an erratic manner and shortly after a vehicle matching the provided description drove by, then returned and parked in an aggressive manner at the officers location. Officers spoke with the vehicle operator and entered into a drinking and driving investigation.

As a result Brittany SUGDEN 40 years of Tiny Township has been charged criminally with the following driving offences.

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

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 8, 2024, was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

On July 20, 2024, at approximately 12:14 p.m. officers responded to a report of parked car facing west bound on Scott Street Midland being struck by another vehicle also travelling west bound. Attending officers spoke with witnesses and the driver and entered into a impaired driving investigation.

As a result of this investigation Heide Lailonnie HANSEN 53 years of Midland has been charged criminally with the following driving offence.

  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 1, 2024, was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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Assignack OPP Police Press Releases

18 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(ASSIGINACK TOWNSHIP, ON) – One individual has been arrested and charged with impaired driving following a motor vehicle collision.

On July 20, 2024, shortly after 6:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision on Arthur Street in Assiginack Township. Upon arrival, police learned that the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Police attended the hospital and upon speaking with the driver, determined the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired driving.

As a result of the investigation, Chase BECKS, 18-years-old from Providence Bay 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 Gore Bay on August 27, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, as well as an additional three-day suspension. The vehicle was also impounded for seven days.

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Matheson OPP Police Press Releases

Mathieu BLANCHETTE – Impaired Driving

(MATHESON, ON) – The driver of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) has been charged with impaired driving.

On July 16, 2024, shortly after 3:00 p.m., members of the Iroquois Falls Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) at the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 572, Hislop Township,  when the CMV was stopped.

As a result of the investigation, Mathieu BLANCHETTE, 47 years-old, of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Drive-hand held communication device

The driver was also issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the CMV was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2024, in Timmins. 

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust at RIDE

(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged multiple individuals for drug related offences after stopping a vehicle at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) program.

On July 19, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP was conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Highway 6 near Old Webbwood Road in Espanola. A vehicle was stopped at the R.I.D.E. program as it was determined one of the vehicle passengers was wanted. The passenger was subsequently arrested.

Police conducted a search of the vehicle and located a large quantity of Canadian currency, along with large quantities of suspected fentanyl, suspected cocaine and suspected methamphetamine. The remainder of vehicle occupants were also arrested and transported to the OPP detachment.

As a result of the investigation, Misty PLUME, 45-years-old from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has been charged with:

  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – three counts
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Sudbury Bail Court on August 1, 2024.

Dante RECOLLET, 22-years-old, and Sabrina TRUDEAU, 26-years-old from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory have been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – three counts
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused persons were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on September 9, 2024.

Adam SHAWANA, 46-years-old from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – three counts
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Sudbury Bail Court on August 1, 2024.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – Two drivers were arrested for impaired on separate traffic stops in Kapuskasing this past weekend.

On July 19, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Brunelle Road North in Kapuskasing.

Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that they had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing. 

As a result of the investigation, Maxime BROUSSEAU, 36 years of age of Kapuskasing, was charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 9, 2024, in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

On July 20, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Brunelle Road North in Kapuskasing.

Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that they had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing. The driver was also found to be breaching a previous release order, and a driver’s licence condition to have an ignition interlock device.

As a result of the investigation, James YAKOWENKO, 33 years of age of Kapuskasing, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while prohibited

·        Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device

·        Fail to comply with release order (two counts)

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·        Use plates not authorized for vehicle

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 9, 2024, in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

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Grand Bend OPP Police Press Releases

Surinder SINGH – Drunk Driving

(GRAND BEND) – A traffic complaint led to an individual being charged with impaired driving in Grand Bend.

On July 20, 2024, at approximately 9:12 p.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a possible impaired driver leaving an address on Beach Lane, Grand Bend.

Police located the vehicle and driver shortly thereafter.

As a result of the investigation, Surinder SINGH, 29-year-old from Waterloo, was charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with the following:

  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on August 29, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

David OGORMAN – Drunk Driving

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham Detachment, initiated an investigation after a Provincial Park Warden reported a suspected impaired driver.

On July 20, 2024, at approximately 2:20 p.m., members of the Elgin County OPP located the involved vehicle and spoke with the driver at a campsite within Rondeau Provincial Park, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

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

As a result of the investigation, David OGORMAN, a 67-year-old from Windsor was charged with:

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

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 Chatham on August 12, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive, anywhere. 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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OPP Police Press Releases West Perth

Adam MOSHER Was Arrested Again

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic stop in the Municipality of West Perth.

Just after 1:00 a.m. on July 10, 2024, a member of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Quebec Street, Mitchell. During the investigation, it was determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen in Waterloo Region. The driver was arrested, and during a search of the vehicle, weapons were located.

Adam MOSHER, 32, of Wallaceburg, has been charged with:

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

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

–      Possession of an identity document

–      Fraudulent Concealment

–      Altering/Destroying/Removing a vehicle identification number

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing. 

Anyone with information about this, or any 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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Jordan LAND – Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation to an impaired driving incident in Turkey Point.

At approximately 11:54 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Turkey Point Road in Turkey Point, Norfolk County, when they stopped a vehicle and assessed the driver for sobriety.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 26-year-old Jordan LAND of Norfolk County:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

If you observe a driver you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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OPP Police Press Releases Seguin

3 Dead – Jogpreet SINGH Arrested

(SEGUIN, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E) team and the West Parry Sound OPP Crime Unit continue to investigate a collision where three people have died, and one person was air lifted to a Toronto area trauma center with life threatening injuries.

On July 20, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., The West Parry Sound OPP, Parry Sound Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Seguin Township Fire Department responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Tally Ho-Swords Road in the Township of Seguin.

As a result of the investigation, Jogpreet SINGH, 23 years-of-age of Kingston Ontario was charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm
  • Dangerous Operation causing death – 3 counts
  • Operation while impaired causing bodily harm
  • Operation while impaired causing death – 3 counts

The accused was held for bail and is scheduled to appear before the Parry Sound Ontario Court of Justice on July 22, 2024.

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Muskoka Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Cameron RAFFAELE – Impaired Driving

(MUSKOKA LAKES TWP, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person with impaired operation of a vessel after responding to a boating collision in Georgian Bay Township.

On July 19, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers along with Muskoka EMS and Georgian Bay Fire Department responded to reports of a boat that hit a floating dock and was circling out of control on Stewart Lake in Georgian Bay Township. Officers arrived and commenced an investigation and the operator was safely brought to shore. He was assessed by paramedics and released at the scene and the boat was brought under control. Police have charged 47-year-old Cameron RAFFAELE of Mactier, ON with the following offenses:

  • Operation While Impaired – Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(a)
  • Operating a Boat Underway with Open Container of Liquor
  • Operating Non-Human-Powered Pleasure Craft Without PFD

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on August 27, 2024 to answer to his charges. Vessel operators who are charged with impaired driving offenses suffer the same consequence as those operating motor vehicles, including an immediate 90 day drivers license suspension.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Names Released

(Bancroft, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid drug charges after a traffic stop in the Town of Bancroft.

On July 21, 2024, shortly before 12:00 PM, officers conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Bancroft. As a result of the investigation, 36-year-old Kathleen CLANCY of Bancroft, 35-year-old Drew JESSUP of Coe Hill and 31-year-old Michael LANDRY of North Kawartha, were arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:

Possession of Schedule 1 – methamphetamine; and

Unauthorized Possession of Weapon.

Drew JESSUP was additionally charged with possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000.

They were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on September 17th, 2024.