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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Two Arrested For Break & Enter

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against two individuals after a recent break and enter.   

On June 3, 2024, at approximately 6:15 p.m., officers from the UOV OPP responded to a break and enter in progress at a residence on Church Street in Pembroke. Two people were arrested at the scene and taken into custody by police.   

As a result of this incident 54-year-old Mark MARTYN of no fixed address, and 38-year-old Derick Timothy Scott SULLIVAN of Allumette Island, QC, have both been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence. MARTYN faces an additional CC charge of failing to comply with probation.

MARTYN was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 8, 2024.  

SULLIVAN was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 7, 2024.  

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Mark MYCHAJLUK Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing charges following an investigation into an incident of impaired driving in Simcoe.

At approximately 4:37 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a suspected impaired driver on Colborne Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

After locating the vehicle at an address on Colborne Street North and conducting a sobriety assessment, officers took the driver into custody without incident.

During a search of the driver and the vehicle, officers discovered and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 34-year-old Mark MYCHAJLUK of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, July 9, 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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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Do You Recognize This Mischief Suspect?

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a mischief incident that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth and is seeking witnesses or additional video surveillance.

Shortly after 3:00 a.m. on May 26, 2024, a person kicked and broke the window of a parked, unoccupied vehicle on Elma Street West, Listowel. The unknown person of interest arrived on foot from the Wallace Avenue South area, and is described as wearing dark clothing. They may have sustained an injury during the incident, and police would like to confirm the person’s well-being.

The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided when available.

Anyone with information about this investigation, including video surveillance, 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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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Fatal Collision

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – One person is deceased following a single-vehicle crash in Huron-Kinloss Township.

On June 5, 2024, at 9:44 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle entering Lake Huron from Amberley Road.

Police, along with members of Huron-Kinloss Fire and Emergency Services and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services, removed the driver from the vehicle and attempted lifesaving measures. The driver, an 88-year-old individual from Mississauga, was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

 The South Bruce OPP continues to investigate the collision, along with members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team and the Coroner’s Office.

Amberley Road was closed at the scene for the protection of emergency responders. It has since re-opened to traffic.

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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Collision Closes Amberly Road

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – Serious collision closes Amberley Road in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

On June 5, 2024, at 9:44 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron-Kinloss Fire Department, and Paramedic Services responded to a report of a serious collision involving a motor vehicle on Amberley Road in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team is on scene to assist with the investigation.

Amberley Road is closed at Ashfield Huron Road for the investigation. Please avoid the area.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce WFP

Devon HUSK Was Arrested

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – On June 4, 2024, at 3:08 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on Patrol in the Municipality of South Bruce, observed a driver aggressively operating a motor vehicle. The driver was stopped on Highway 9.

As a result of the traffic stop, officers believed that the driver was impaired by alcohol; they were subsequently placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Devon HUSK, 25-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Speeding
  • Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
  • Impaired operation of a motor vehicle – Over 80
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Grey Highlands OPP Police Press Releases

Troy Wright Was Arrested

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – One individual is facing charges after the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle hauling a trailer with no lights on.

On May 31, 2024, at 9:32 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Grey Road 13 in Grey Highlands when they observed a motor vehicle hauling a trailer and the trailer had no lights on. The officer conducted a traffic stop. As police were speaking to the driver, the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver provided a sample of breath into an Approved Screening Device (ASD) which registered a fail. The driver was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Troy Wright, 27-year-old from Grey Highlands was charged with the following:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·      No red light on rear of trailer

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on June 27, 2024.

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Police Press Releases West Grey Police

West Grey Weekly Press Release

On the 8th of April 2024 West Grey Police commenced a child abuse investigation. As result of this investigation a 34 year old female from West Grey with three counts of child abandonment under the Criminal Code.  She was released with conditions and will appear in court in June to answer to the charges

On May 16, 2024 West Grey officers responded to motor vehicle collision at Concession 4 NDR and the 5th Sideroad in West Grey. One of the vehicle drivers was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and failed a roadside screening test. He was arrested and transported to the West Grey Police Service where he refused to provide samples of his breath. The 66 year old male accused from Waterloo was charged under the Criminal Code with failure or refusal to comply with demand.  He was released with conditions and his license was suspended. He will appear in court to answer to the charges in June.

On May 21, 2024 West Grey officers conducting RIDE on Grey Rd 4 stopped a vehicle driven by a 33 year old female from Durham. She registered a warn on the roadside screening device and her license was suspended for three days as a result.

Several warrants were executed during the past two weeks on individuals who  failed to attend court as directed.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Tarsem PADDA – Impaired Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation by drugs.

On May 29, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a traffic complaint in the area of Airport Road and Mayfield Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers located the vehicle. During the investigation, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by drugs.

As a result, Tarsem PADDA, 36, of no fixed address, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on June 18, 2024, to answer to the charge.

Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired, and impaired driving is dangerous regardless of the source of impairment. If you suspect a driver has consumed drugs and/or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. The phone call may save a life.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Officer Struck By Vehicle – 2 Arrested

(Orillia, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals following an incident where an officer was struck by a vehicle attempting to flee police.

On March 30, 2024, about 7:37 a.m., Orillia OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint at Ridge Road West and Black Forest Lane in Oro-Medonte Township. It was reported to police that the driver was asleep and slumped over the steering wheel of a parked vehicle with its engine running. 

Upon arriving on scene, the officer attended the vehicle in question to investigate – opening the door to check on the driver. The individual in the driver seat woke up and became combative with the officer, shifting the vehicle into reverse and striking the officer with the vehicle in attempts to flee. Moments later other officers arrived to assist and the vehicle attempting to flee was stopped by a police cruiser – making contact with it. The driver did not comply with demands to exit the vehicle and had to be removed by officers. The driver was placed under arrest – as was an individual who was a passenger in the vehicle.

Following the arrest police continued their investigation and recovered a quantity of drugs, cash and weapons including a loaded 9mm handgun which was accessible to the driver and passenger. Thankfully the officer struck by the vehicle only suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Simcoe County Paramedics. Orillia OPP Major Crime Unit also assisted with the investigation. Both arrested and charged individuals were on probation at the time of the incident and prohibited from having weapons. The driver was also prohibited from driving.

The following items have been seized as evidence:

·      9mm handgun

·      9mm ammunition

·      Knife

·      Fentanyl

·      $3965 Canadian currency

Gary Hirsch, 33 years old, of Barrie, has been charged with 32 criminal charges:

·      Fail to comply with probation order x4

·      Fraud related charges x5

·      Stolen property related charges x2

·      Possession of controlled substance x2

·      Possession of controlled substance for purpose of trafficking

·      Assault Police with a weapon

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Flight from Police

·      Operation while prohibited

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Impaired Operation

·      Weapons related charges x12

Ashley McLinden, 33 years old, of Barrie, has been charged with 26 criminal charges:

·      Fail to comply with probation order x3

·      Fraud related charges x5

·      Stolen property related charges x3

·      Possession of controlled substance x2

·      Possession of controlled substance for purpose of trafficking

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

·      Weapons related charges x11

Both accused have been held in police custody pending a bail hearing.

The investigation is ongoing. No further details to be released at this time.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Seguin

Marie-Claude BREAULT Was Arrested

(SEGUIN, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the West Parry Sound OPP Crime Unit and with the assistance of OPP Forensic Identification Services have arrested and charged one person in connection with a lengthy Criminal Harassment investigation that started in 2020.

After the previous media release regarding the investigation, more victims have come forward after receiving anonymous letters with harassing content between January and February 2024.

As a result of the investigation, Marie-Claude BREAULT, 54 years-of-age of Seguin Ontario was again arrested and charged with:

  • Criminal Harassment – 2 counts

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 20, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

VIVEROS CAMACHO Was Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges relating to incidents that spanned over multiple jurisdictions.

On May 25, 2024, members of Quinte West OPP responded to a traffic complaint of dangerous and erratic driving behaviour involving a stolen 2024 Toyota Tundra, taken from the Toronto Area. 

After numerous traffic incidents, the driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot near the intersection of Colonial Drive and Harmer Road in the City of Quinte West. The OPP Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit and OPP Aviation Unit assisted in searching the area. The accused was located and taken into custody.     

Wallinton VIVEROS CAMACHO, age 19, was arrested and is charged with: 

  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation- two counts
  • Failure to stop after accident
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

The accused remains in custody, with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Tecumseh

Tyler BISHOP – Aggravated Assault

(TECUMSEH) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex detachment Crime Unit are seeking public assistance to identify three suspects in an assault case in Tecumseh.

On May 19, 2024, at approximately 2:15 a.m., police received a report of a fight between approximately 15 people in a parking lot at an address on Tecumseh Road East.

Three individuals received minor injuries in the altercation, while another person was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police arrested and charged Tyler BISHOP, 25-years-old of Windsor under the Criminal Code with the following offences: 

  • Aggravated Assault
  • Assault
  • Causing a Disturbance

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 9, 2024.

Police are asking the public to help identify three additional persons of interest in connection with this incident. Photos of these individuals are attached to this release.

If you have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 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.catchcrooks.com.You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Katja POWER – Drunk Driving

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged the driver with impaired driving after investigating a single motor vehicle collision.

On May 30, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a single motor vehicle collision into a swampy area off Highway 17, West Nipissing.

No injuries were reported by the driver and as a result of the investigation, the driver Katja POWER, 66 years-of -age, from St. Charles was arrested and charged with, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

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

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

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

McNABB & CLARK Arrested For Drug Trafficking

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – A driver and passenger have been arrested and charged by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), after locating them sleeping in a parked vehicle.

On May 29, 2024, shortly before 7:00 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation with a parked vehicle on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

The two occupants were sleeping inside the vehicle and were arrested, after police located and seized drugs suspected to be Cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $12,000.

It was determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol and was transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation the driver, Natasha CLARK, 38 years-of-age, from West Lethbridge, AB, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – (three counts)
  • Possession of a schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking

While the passenger, Tannis McNABB, 28 years-of-age, from Lethbridge, AB, was charged with, possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – (three counts) and possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking

Both the accused were release and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on July 4, 2024, in North Bay.

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

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