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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Guelph Police Daily Update 08May2024

A Guelph man faces numerous charges after a woman reported being repeatedly assaulted and forcibly confined.

The Guelph Police Service began an investigation in late April. An adult female reported being assaulted and prevented from leaving a motel room and two different apartment units for days at a time.

The same male was also under investigation for assaulting another woman outside a downtown apartment in mid-April.

A 55-year-old Guelph man was located early Wednesday and arrested. He is charged with three counts each of assault and forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, two counts of breaching probation and theft. He was held for a bail hearing Wednesday.

Be cautious during online chats

The Guelph Police Service is reminding the public to be cautious when chatting with strangers online after a Guelph man was extorted Tuesday.

Just after 3 p.m. a 20-year-old male contacted police. He said he was chatting through an app with an unknown adult female who claimed to be in the Philippines. A short time later he received a video of himself masturbating and a demand to pay $4,000 or the video would be shared with others. No money was exchanged.

Residents are urged to use caution when communicating online with anyone not personally known to them. Do not provide personal information or intimate images, which can be saved and used in extortion scams. These interactions are nearly impossible for police to investigate so residents should take steps to prevent falling victim.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 257

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Police Press Releases West Grey Police

West Grey Police Weekly Update

On April 30, 2024 the West Grey Police Criminal Investigations Bureau entered into a historical sexual assault investigation.  On May 2, 2024 a 69 year old West Grey resident was arrested and charged with a number of sexual offences. He was released on conditions and will appear in court to speak to the charges.

On May 2, 2024 West Grey Police charged a 47 year old male failing to attend for the purposes of identification relating to previously laid charge and a arrest warrant has ben issued. On May 5, 2024 a 44 year old of no fixed address was arrested on a charge of failing to attend for the purposes of identification relating to previously laid charges.  He was fingerprinted and released with a future court date.

On April 27, 2024 West Grey Police attended a motor vehicle collision on Grey Rd 4.  Two people suffered minor injuries.  A Highway Traffic Act charge of failing to yield to traffic was laid against a 42 year from Owen Sound.

On April 26, 2024 a West Grey resident reported their vehicle had been taken for a test drive but had not been returned at the pre-arranged time and it was reported stolen. West Grey Police located the vehicle and a 38 year old male from Hanover was arrested and charged with theft over $5000.00, Mischief over $5000 and Operation a motor vehicle while impaired. The vehicle suffered significant damage and was towed from the scene.  The accused was released on conditions and will appear in court to answer to the charges.

On May 3, 2024 West Grey Police attended a motor vehicle collision at Bruce St N and George St W. No injuries were reported.  A 58 year old West Grey resident was charged under the Highway Traffic Act.

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Georgian Bluffs OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision Update: Hwy 21 Open

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – A collision involving a pedestrian on Highway 21 leaves one individual deceased.

On May 7, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Grey County Paramedic Services and the Intertownship Fire Department responded to a report of a serious collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian.

One individual was pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of the collision.

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

Highway 21 was closed between Grey Road 18 (Springmount) and Grey Road 3 in Georgian Bluffs for the investigation but has since reopened.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

The Grey 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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Police Press Releases WFP York Regional Police

Police Officer Gets Paid Vacation For Sexual Assault & Forcible Confinement

York Regional Police

A York Regional Police officer has been charged with three counts of Sexual Assault and one count of Forcible Confinement following an investigation by the York Regional Police Professional Standards Bureau.

The investigation began in March 2024 when York Regional Police investigators learned of allegations against the officer.

Detective Andrew BURFORD was suspended with pay beginning March 4, 2024, under the provisions of the Police Services Act, which was in effect at that time.

Detective BURFORD has been a member of York Regional Police since 2004.

In the interest of victim protection, no further information will be released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Professional Standards Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6676.

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Chatham-Kent Police Press Releases

Chatham-Kent Police Daily Update 07May2024

Chatham-Kent Police

Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 154 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Four person was arrested and three on an outstanding warrant.

Youth Arrested for Bail Violations CK24020243

At 7:20 a.m., the male youth attended Chatham-Kent Police headquarters and turned himself in to the police.

The youth had been released by the court on April 29, 2024, with conditions prohibiting him from being outside his residence without his surety. The youth was alone and advised he was in violation of his bail conditions.

The 16-year-old Chatham youth was arrested and charged with failing to comply with a release order. He was held pending a bail hearing.

Man Arrested for Probation Violation CK24020263

At 12:14 p.m., police located the man on Wallace Street in Wallaceburg. Officers confirmed the man was wanted on a DNA warrant and a probation violation warrant.

The 32-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where he was released with conditions and a future court date of June 3, 2024. He is currently facing the following charges: failing to comply with a probation order.

Man Arrested for Failing to Attend Court CK24020290

At 2:53 p.m., police located the man on Emma Street in Chatham while responding to a trespassing investigation. Officers confirmed the man was wanted on a warrant for failing to attend court in relation to a May 2023 mischief investigation in Chatham.

The 58-year-old Chatham-Kent man was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where he was held pending a bail hearing. He is currently facing the following charges: mischief and two counts of failing to attend court.

Man Arrested for Failing to Attend Court CK24020371

At 11:05 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Elm Drive in Wallaceburg.

Through investigation, the officer confirmed the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court to have his fingerprints taken.

The 20-year-Tilbury man was arrested and released with a new court date of June 3, 2024.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

$9,000,000 Drug Bust

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have seized over $9 million worth of drugs and more than $800,000 in currency in connection to an organized crime drug trafficking investigation. This is one of the largest drug seizures in WRPS’ history. 

In March 2023, Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) Patrol officers responded to a report of a residential break-and-enter in the area of Fergus Avenue and Weber Street East in Kitchener and located multiple kilograms of suspected cocaine inside the residence. WRPS’ Drugs and Firearms Unit then commenced an organized crime drug trafficking investigation that resulted in the completion of search warrants at two Kitchener residences, one in the area of Weber Street East and Fergus Avenue and the other in the area of Victoria Street South and Park Street, and the seizure of cocaine, MDMA, crystal methamphetamine, almost $100,000 in Canadian currency, and seven firearms.

On April 26, 2024, as part of the ongoing investigation, officers from WRPS’ Criminal Intelligence Unit, with assistance from the Emergency Response Team, completed two search warrants at Kitchener residences in the areas of Sims Estate Drive and Fairway Road North, and Homer Watson Boulevard and Old Carriage Drive. A search warrant was also completed on a 2023 Audi motor vehicle. Investigators seized multiple kilograms of suspected cocaine, suspected crystal methamphetamine, and Canadian currency.

Seized property as a result of the investigation.
Seized property as a result of the investigation.
Seized property as a result of the investigation.
Seized property as a result of the investigation.
Seized property as a result of the investigation.

Over the course of the 13-month-long investigation, police seized:

  • More than 86 kilograms of suspected cocaine
  • Over 3 kilograms of suspected crystal methamphetamine
  • Approximately 700 grams of MDMA
  • Approximately $815,000 in Canadian currency
  • Seven handguns

The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $9 million.

A 31-year-old male and a 22-year-old female, both from Kitchener, were arrested on April 26, 2024, and have been jointly charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime. The male is also facing three additional counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking. Both accused parties were held in police custody for a bail hearing.

The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are anticipated. 

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

WA24106601 (921)

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London Police Service Police Press Releases

Police Officer Arrested Again

LONDON, ON (May 7, 2024) – Earlier today, members of the London Police Service arrested an off-duty member of the LPS in relation to a criminal harassment investigation into repeated communication with a victim over email and phone.

The officer was arrested shortly after 1 p.m., in north end of the city and transported to the London Police Service Headquarters Detention Unit.

At the time of the arrest, the off-duty officer was found to be in breach of court-imposed conditions.

As a result of the investigation, Constable Juan Ernesto Romero-Hernandez, 47, of London, was charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:

  • Criminal harassment by repeated communication; and
  • Fail to comply with release order.

The accused was remanded in custody and is expected to re-appear in London court tomorrow in relation to the charges.

The officer has 20 years of service with the LPS and is presently suspended with pay.  

As this matter is before the court, the London Police Service is unable to provide additional information. 

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Guelph Police Daily Update 07May2024

Providing a fake name turned a traffic ticket into a criminal charge for a Guelph man Monday.

Just after 10 a.m. a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling on Eramosa Road. When he pulled behind a grey SUV, the driver abruptly turned into a commercial plaza and went into a business.

The officer spoke to the driver when he left the business and the male provided a name later determined to be false. The officer was eventually able to learn the driver’s true identity and that he is a suspended driver.

A 38-year-old Guelph man is charged with obstructing police and driving while suspended. He will appear in court June 18.

Tools stolen from renovation project

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after $3,000 in power tools were stolen from a home under renovation.

Police were called just after 11 a.m. Monday to an address near Elizabeth Street and Huron Street. Sometime overnight someone entered the home through a basement window and removed the tools.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Brett Nymeyer at 519-824-1212, ext. 7227, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Church volunteer had wallet stolen

A Guelph woman faces several charges after another woman had her wallet stolen while volunteering at a downtown church.

On January 7, the victim noticed her wallet missing after she finished her volunteer shift. She checked her online banking and noticed her debit and credit cards had been used to make several purchases at various businesses throughout downtown.

A suspect was caught on video using the cards at two of the businesses. On Monday she was located downtown and arrested. A 59-year-old Guelph woman is charged with eight counts of unauthorized use of a credit card, two counts of possessing a credit card and two counts of breaching probation. She was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court May 14.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 234

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a fatal collision on Humber Station Road.

On May 7, 2024, just before 11:00 a.m., Caledon OPP and emergency crews responded to a collision involving a passenger vehicle that struck the rear of commercial motor vehicle on Humber Station Road, just north of King Street, in the Town of Caledon. The driver of the passenger vehicle, a 58-year-old of Mono, was airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre and was later pronounced as deceased.

Humber Station Road between Castlederg Sideroad and King Street was closed for several hours while the OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionists assisted with the investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Caledon OPP at 905-584-2241 or 1-888-310-1122.

If you are affected by this incident or witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

38 Year Old Charged With Theft

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with theft following an incident in the City of Dryden.

On May 5, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m. officers responded to a call for service at a local business in the City of Dryden.

As a result of the investigation, Marcia Campbel, 38-year-old of Dryden has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:  

·        Adult Theft Under $500 – Shoplifting

The accused has been released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the OPP 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Brighton OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher COSIER Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged an individual for mischief.

On May 5, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., police responded to a report of a person causing damage to a residence on Meade Street in the Municipality of Brighton.

The accused was shortly located within the building and arrested by officers.

As a result, Christopher COSIER, 47-years-old, of no fixed address, was charged with:

–    Mischief over $5,000.

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on May 6, 2024.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.  

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

David TREGASKISS Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A person was charged after police attended Warsaw Place with Algoma Paramedic Services.

On May 6, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a Warsaw Place apartment complex in relation to an impaired driver.  The complainants reported a male in a grey Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) had fallen after exiting his vehicle in the main parking lot and paramedics were currently treating him for minor injuries. Police spoke to the driver who exhibited obvious signs of impairment by alcohol. He was subsequently arrested and charged.    

David TREGASKISS, 77-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with – Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on June 13, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. 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 Nipissing

Christopher COMMANDA Arrested Again

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one person with a weapon offence.

On May 4, 2024, shortly after 3:00 a.m., Nipissing West OPP observed a known wanted person, walking on King Street, West Nipissing.

Police arrested the individual for an outstanding warrant, who was currently on conditions not to carry any weapons and police seized two knives from that individual.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher COMMANDA, 24 years-of-age from West Nipissing, was charged with, carrying concealed weapon and failure to comply with release order.

The accused was held for Bail Court, then released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 6, 2024, in West Nipissing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Jordan ASSINEWE – Drunk Driving, Speeding

(SUDBURY, ON) – A driver was charged with impaired driving after police conducted a traffic stop for speeding.

On May 4, 2024, shortly before 12:00 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17, in the City of Greater Sudbury.

A vehicle was stopped for traveling over 125 kilometres an hour (km/h) in a posted 90 km/h zone. The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the Sudbury OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jordan ASSINEWE, 33 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding 1 – 49 km/h over posted limit
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 5, 2024, in Sudbury.

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.

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OPP Petrolia Police Press Releases

Brent PATTON Was Arrested

(PETROLIA, ON) – An individual was charged in connection with a theft at a local business in Petrolia Monday night after allegedly shoplifting several items and leaving the store on foot.   

On Monday, May 6, 2024, at 9:55 p.m., members of the Lambton detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a business located in the 4400 block of Petrolia Line, Petrolia in relation to a suspected shoplifter.   

Police arrested the individual at a residence a short time later.

Brent PATTON, 19-year-old from Sarnia, Ontario is charged with the following:

  • Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia on June 5, 2024.

If you have information on this event or any other crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward.