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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The driver of a motor vehicle and a vessel operator are both facing impaired driving charges following separate investigations.

At approximately 5:51 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspected impaired driver on Highway 3 in Woodhouse, Norfolk County.

Officers responding to the call located the vehicle on Highway 3, and after conducting a roadside sobriety assessment, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 38-year-old Amanda GREEN of Hamilton, Ontario:

  • 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.

At approximately 11:21 p.m. that same day, marine officers from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment responded to a report of an overdue vessel on Lake Erie in Norfolk County.

With assistance from the Canadian Coast Guard, the vessel was recovered and brought back to shore.

Upon arriving at an address on Clubhouse Road in Turkey Point, Norfolk County, the vessel operator was evaluated for sobriety and was subsequently taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 49-year-old Clement BROWN of Toronto, Ontario:

  • 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 20, 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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Killaloe OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested For Domestic Assault #WaitInTheTruck

(KILLALOE, ON) – Criminal charges have been laid in a recent Intimate Partner Violence call.

On July 14, 2024, members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault on the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Ontario First Nation Territory. As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged a 32-year-old from Pikwakanagan with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • domestic assault cause bodily harm;     
  • domestic assault (two counts); and,
  • breach of release conditions.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail court hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke. The name of the accused has been withheld to protect the identity of the victim.

If you or someone you know is living in or involved in an abusive relationship help is available. Contact Bernadette McCann House 24/7 for support, advice, or the safety of a shelter at 1-800-267-4930. The Women’s Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County is also available 24/7 for information and support at 1-800-663-3060. You could also attend the emergency department of any hospital in Renfrew County and ask to speak to a member of the Assault Response Team. Victim Services of Renfrew County is also available to provide emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced domestic violence. They can be reached at 613-649-2852 or toll free at 1-877-568-5730. In emergencies call 9-1-1.

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CAVAN-MONAGHAN OPP Police Press Releases

Nathaniel KANE – Drunk Driving

(CAVAN-MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after a traffic stop.

On Friday July 12, 2024, at approximately 3:00pm, an officer from the Peterborough County OPP detachment conducted a traffic stop on County Road 28 after being alerted by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) in their cruiser. The officer approached the driver and made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a Fail at which point they were arrested.

Nathaniel KANE (age 32) of Peterborough, ON, was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused had their drivers licence suspended for 90-days and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on August 27, 2024.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Two Arrested On 401

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two individuals in unrelated incidents on Highway 401.

On July 8, 2024, shortly before 2:00 a.m., an officer was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Port Hope when a motor vehicle was observed travelling at 152 km/h in a posted 100 km/h limit. The vehicle briefly stopped for police before taking off and exiting the highway. An investigation commenced and July 12, 2024, OPP arrested an individual in relation to the incident.

Hamza HANIF, 28-years-old, from Milton, has been charged with:

–      Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

–      Obstruct peace officer

–      Flight from peace officer

–      Dangerous Operation.

The accused is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. The driver also had their licence suspended for 30 days.

On July 13, 2024, at approximately 5:55 p.m., while on patrol on Highway 401 westbound in the Township of Cramahe, police were alerted to a suspended driver by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) in their cruiser. A traffic stop was conducted and following investigation, the driver was arrested.

Rohan NAVARATNARAJAH, 56-years-old, from Pickering, has been charged with:

–      Operation while prohibited.

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. The individual also had their vehicle impounded for 45 days.

The Northumberland Detachment would like to remind the public that drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding taking unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On July 12th, 2024, Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested 3 impaired drivers within 5 hours.

 At approximately 7:30p.m, Officers conducted a traffic stop at Warner Gate Street and O’Neill Street in Lindsay, for a vehicle that was driving erratically.  Through investigation the Officer arrested and charged the driver Sean McLellan, 39 years old from Janetville with

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

–         Driver fail to surrender licence

At approximately 10:00p.m, Officers located a vehicle on West Street South in Fenelon Falls without proper headlights.  Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and through investigation found the driver, Francois Belanger, 58 years old from Fenelon Falls to be impaired.

Francois Belanger was arrested and charged with

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

–         Drive without proper headlights- motor vehicle

At approximately 11:00p.m, Officers responded to a call for a possible impaired driver in Fenelon Falls. Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle, stationary in a parking lot with music playing and a male occupant sitting in the driver’s seat. Through investigation, Bradley Pataky, 48 years old, from Peterborough, was arrested and charged with

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

–         Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

–         Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

–         Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available.

All three drivers received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

They were released from custody with conditions and have will appear in court at a future date.

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.

The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP values your contribution to building safe 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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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases WFP

STEWART Arrested For Drunk Driving

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On July 12, 2024, at 10:35 a.m., South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a driving complaint in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Police made patrols in the area and located the driver. The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Jeffrey STEWART, 36-years-old, from the Township of Huron-Kinloss was charged with:

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

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information on Impaired driving to call 1-888-310-1122. Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases

Kevin LEE – Assault

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)– Thieves attempt to steal an air conditioner from an electronics recycling bin at a business on Kilborn Way in the City of Elliot Lake.

On July 12, 2024, shortly before 7:00 p.m., a business owner attended their business on Kilborn Way with a friend. Once on the property they observed an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) approaching them with two suspects on board carrying an air conditioning unit. The business owner blocked the ATV from leaving the property with their pick-up truck they were in.

Words were exchanged and one of the suspects who is known to police assaulted the owner’s friend, punched the pick-up truck’s mirror while fleeing the scene on the ATV and may have been possibly impaired by drug. Police reviewed the business video footage and shortly after 8:15 p.m., located the suspect ATV at a residence on Chalmers Cresent. The driver was subsequently arrested outside that residence and transported to Elliot Lake detachment for further testing and once at there the accused refused to comply with the Drug Recognition Expert’s demand.

The owner of the ATV was later advised their ATV was impounded for 45 days. 

As a result, the driver Kevin LEE, 51 years-of-age from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Assault
  • Theft under $5000
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Failure or Refusal to comply with demand
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)
  • Drive non-passenger ATV with a passenger

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 15, 2024.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Chad Parkinson – Break & Enter

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A weekend break and enter to the McIrvine Road laundromat was easily solved thanks to some well-placed security cameras. 

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 10:30 am, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Fort Frances Detachment was called to a break and enter at the laundromat on McIrvine Road in Fort Frances.

Investigation determined that the thief gained access to a secure area of the business and made off with a quantity of property and cash. The suspect was quickly identified and arrested by officers a short time later.

Chad Parkinson, 38-years-old of Fort Frances is charged with the following criminal offences:

  • Break and enter with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Break, enter, and commit indictable offence
  • Mischief under $5000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on September 16, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Fatal Collision

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – An individual is deceased following a two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle in the Municipality of Thames Centre.

On June 13, 2024, at approximately 6:15 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Fire and Emergency Services, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision at Prospect Hill Road and Plover Mills Road, Municipality of Thames Centre.

The collision involved a passenger vehicle that collided with a motorcycle.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 30-year-old from London, was transported by EMS and later pronounced deceased at a local hospital.

The driver/lone occupant of the passenger vehicle, 49-year-old from London, reported no injuries and has been taken into custody by the Middlesex County OPP.

The identity of the deceased individual will not be released out of respect for the family’s privacy.

The Middlesex OPP with the assistance West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team continue to investigate the collision.

Plover Mills Road between Valleyview Road and Clark Road, as well as Prospect Hill Road between Ilderton Road and 13 Mile Road are closed for an undetermined amount of time to allow for investigation.

If you have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Fatal Collision

(ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A two-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle has claimed the life of a Goderich resident. 

Just after 1:40 p.m. on Saturday July 13th, 2024, Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and the Goderich Fire Department responded to Bluewater Highway between MTO Road and Blyth Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township after receiving a 9-1-1 call about a collision.

Upon arrival, emergency services located both vehicles and discovered that the driver of the motorcycle had sustained life-threatening injury and was transported to local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team is attending the scene to assist with the collision investigation. Bluewater Hwy is closed between MTO Road and Blyth Road.

The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the collision is being investigated. 

The deceased is a 74-year-old resident of Goderich. 

Any person with information regarding this collision should contact Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Martin Ariel LANDIZ OROZCO – Impaired Driving

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police were able to locate and arrest an impaired driver thanks to a traffic complaint received from the public.

At approximately 9:00 p.m. on Friday July 12, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment, were dispatched to Mount Elgin Road in Norwich Township to locate a vehicle that was the subject of a traffic complaint.

Police located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. After speaking to the driver, police observed further signs of impairment and made an arrest.

Martin Ariel LANDIZ OROZCO, 35 years-of-age of Leamington, was charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

·      Operation While Impaired

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Woodstock, on August 13, 2024.

Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 from a cell phone.

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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases WFP

$500,000 Goderich Crime Spree – KURTIS GREEN Arrested Again

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich-area resident with numerous criminal offences following a series of auto thefts, a break and enter, and collisions in the Town of Goderich in the early morning hours of July 12th, 2024. 

On Friday, July 12th, just after 3:20 a.m., Huron County OPP officers received a report of a suspicious vehicle being driven erratically in Goderich near Elgin Avenue.  Officers attended and located an abandoned damaged pickup truck on Kingston Street. While investigating where the pickup truck originated from, police located a second damaged vehicle in the parking lot of a car dealership on Bayfield Road. The business had been broken into and heavily damaged. Officers then observed another vehicle being driven away from the lot speeding northbound on Bayfield Road.

As additional officers converged, the latest suspected stolen vehicle was observed driving the opposite direction on the Goderich Square. As the officer attempted to stop this vehicle, it sped away onto Elgin Ave and collided with five parked unattended vehicles causing extensive damage. Officers were able to take the lone driver into custody after they resisted arrest and assaulted officers.

The accused was transported to a local hospital as a precaution and was released soon after. The accused has been formally charged with a list of criminal offences.

The total estimated damage exceeds $500,000.

KURTIS GREEN, 32 years of age from no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Break and Enter – Commit Indictable Offence,

–      Theft of Motor Vehicle – (three counts),

–      Fail to Stop After Accident,

–      Flight From Police Officer,

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Mischief Over $5,000,

–      Assault a Peace Officer,

–      Resist Peace Officer,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – (three counts),

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – (two counts),

–      Possession of Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and was remanded into custody. 

If anyone has information that may assist this investigation, please contact the Huron County OPP at 519-482-1677 or 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, information can be left as a web tip at P3TIPS.com or by calling Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – Two separate investigations from earlier this year have resulted in charges for impaired driving. 

On January 30, 2024, shortly after 6:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a moose, on Highway 11 in Fauquier-Strickland.

The involved driver was transported via ambulance to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Upon investigation, officers determined the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. Officers attended the hospital, and a blood sample was taken from the driver and sent away for analysis.

On June 16, 2024, as a result of the investigation, Veronik GOSSELIN-CHABOT, 31 years of age of Becanour, QC, was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Driving vehicle with cannabis readily available

·        Drive motor vehicle, no permit

·        Driver motor vehicle, no plates

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 15, 2024, in Kapuskasing.

On April 26, shortly after 5:30 p.m., the James Bay OPP responded to a report of an unconscious person in the driver’s seat of a moving pickup truck, on Government Road in Kapuskasing.

Police arrived on scene, and the vehicle had been stopped by bumper contact with another vehicle. The involved driver was transported via ambulance to hospital. Officers attended the hospital, determined the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance, and a blood sample was taken and sent away for analysis.

On July 7, 2024, as a result of the investigation, Danielle DOSTIE, 34 years of age of Kapuskasing, was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Dangerous operation

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 9, 2024, in Kapuskasing.

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases WFP

More Spousal Abuse #WaitInTheTruck

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three people following recent intimate partner violence investigations around the county.

On July 3, 2024, police began an intimate partner violence investigation following a report of an assault that had occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old resident of North Perth was arrested and charged with:

–      Mischief – destroys or damages property

–      Assault – Spousal (four counts)

–      Assault with a Weapon (four counts)

–      Assault Cause Bodily Harm – Choke, suffocate or strangle

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

On July 3, 2024, police began an intimate partner violence investigation following a report of an assault that had occurred in the Township of Perth East.

As a result of the investigation, a 67-year-old resident of Perth East was arrested and charged with:

–      Assault – Spousal

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge. 

On July 5, 2024, police began an intimate partner violence investigation following a report of unwanted harassing communications that was occurring in the Municipality of West Perth.

As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old resident of Blandford-Blenheim Township was arrested and charged with:

–      Harassing Communications

–      Mischief Under $5,000

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge. 

Victims of sexual assault/intimate partner violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Huron Perth at 1-866-863-4108.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

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OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew SAMOAIO Was Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – A Quinte West resident faces criminal and traffic charges after several complaints from the public about dangerous and potentially impaired driving. 

On July 11, 2024, members of Quinte West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver, driving dangerously, westbound from the Belleville area. The vehicle was described as a white Maserati, with the registered owner being from the Quinte West area.

Police located the vehicle, which was travelling at a high rate of speed. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled. Police attended the registered owner’s address a short time later and located the driver and vehicle.   

Matthew SAMOAIO, aged 19 from Quinte West, was arrested and charged with:      

  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville later this summer