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Guelph OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(GUELPH, ON) – Members of the Mississauga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision.

On Sunday May 5, 2024 at approximately 3:30 a.m. were called to a two vehicle collision on Highway 401 Eastbound at Guelph Line, City of Milton. A 28 year-old from Milton was travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes when she collided with sedan driven by a 22 year-old male from Brampton. The female driver, who was the lone occupant, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The male driver who was the lone occupant in his vehicle was transported to a Toronto area hospital in life threatening condition.

The OPP Highway Safety Division Traffic Support Unit is assisting with the investigation. The eastbound lanes of Highway 401 were closed between Highway 6 and Appleby Line.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call the Mississauga OPP at 905-278-6131

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Katherine SOUTHWELL – Drunk Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Ottawa Detachment have charged an Almonte resident with impaired driving.

Shortly before 1:00 a.m. on May 42024, officers received a complaint about a possible impaired driver on Highway 417 near Moodie Drive.

Katherine SOUTHWELL, aged 39, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused received a 90-day driving suspension and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released and is set to appear in a Provincial Court at a later date. 

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that took place around 1:38pm on May 04, 2024.

Police along with fire and EMS were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on Mount Horeb Road near Lilac Road. The driver of the motorcycle, a 73-year-old male of Pontypool, was pronounced deceased in hospital.

Mount Horeb Road remains closed between Hogsback Road and Old Mill Road while members trained in collision reconstruction measured and documented the scene. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Stolen Firearm Recovered – Two Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachments Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple firearms related charges against two individuals.

In March of 2024, the Orillia CSCU executed a search warrant for controlled drugs and substances at a residence within the City of Orillia, during the search, an illegal firearm was located and seized. The Orillia CSCU commenced an investigation regarding the firearm; learning that in the fall of 2023 the firearm was stolen from a vehicle which was parked in the north end of Orillia. The victim was assaulted just prior to having the firearm stolen. The firearm was later sold to persons unlicensed to possess.

Orillia CSCU was assisted by OPP Orillia Major Crime Unit.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals have been arrested and charged:

David SHIRK, 37 years old, of Ramara, has been charged with:

·      Trafficking in Firearm

·      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·      Robbery with Violence

·      Possession of firearm contrary with Prohibition Order

·      Failure to Comply with Release Order

Ashlee RUSBY, 29 years old, of Orillia has been charged with:

  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Robbery with Violence
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order

The accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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Chatham-Kent Police Press Releases

Chatham-Kent Police Daily Update 03May2024

Chatham-Kent Police

The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 157 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Two people were arrested and one on an outstanding warrant.

Break and Enter in Wallaceburg- CK24019590

Sometime between 7:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in the area of Albert Avenue in Wallaceburg, unknown suspect(s)) entered a residence and took an eBike from inside. This investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact Constable Ken Muir at [email protected] or 519-436-6600. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Male Arrested for Being Intoxicated in Public- CK24019710

At approximately 01:30 a.m. on May 3, 2024, officers attended a local bar in the area of Grand Avenue East in Chatham, after receiving a report of a highly intoxicated male inside.

Upon locating him, officers determined that he was highly intoxicated and unable to take care of himself. For the protection of the male and the public, he was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place and held in custody until sober and no longer a risk to himself or others.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Pedestrian Collision

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Services Unit is investigating a serious, pedestrian-involved collision in Waterloo.

On May 2, 2024, at approximately 9:25 p.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at Northfield Drive West and Havelock Drive.

The involved vehicle, described as a white sedan, possibly a Honda Civic, did not remain at the scene and was last seen travelling east on Northfield Drive West.

The pedestrian, a 60-year-old Waterloo male, was transported to an out-of-region hospital with serious injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is encouraged to call WRPS’ Traffic Services Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

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

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Guelph Police Daily Update 03May2024

A south-end high school was briefly placed in hold and secure status Thursday morning following a weapons complaint later determined to be unfounded.

At 11:38 a.m. police were notified of a male possibly armed with a firearm in the parking lot of College Heights Secondary School on College Avenue West. The school entered hold and secure while several Guelph Police Service officers attended.

The subject was located five minutes after the original call was received and was detained for investigative purposes. No firearm was located and it was determined the original complaint was unfounded.

Cyclist, vehicle collide

No serious injuries were reported after a collision Thursday night between a cyclist and car.

Just before 9 p.m. the Guelph Police Service was called to the intersection of Stone Road East and Village Green Drive. Investigation revealed a 60-year-old cyclist rode into the crosswalk and collided with an SUV.

The cyclist was not wearing a helmet and sustained minor injuries, but declined medical attention. No charges were laid.

Theft suspect arrested again

A Cambridge woman accused of stealing nearly $10,000 in cash from her Guelph employer has been arrested again.

On March 12 police were called to a business near Speedvale Avenue East and Stevenson Street North. The manager reported an employee had removed $9,600 from the manager’s safe a few days earlier and was back on scene. Officers arrived and arrested the now-former employee. 

A 25-year-old Cambridge woman was charged with theft over $5,000 and released with an April court date, which she did not attend. She was re-arrested Thursday and charged with failing to appear in court. She is now scheduled to appear June 18.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 220 

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OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested In Meth Bust

Two individuals were arrested with drug related offences after the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a warrant at a residence on Sixth Street in Fort Frances.

On May 2, 2024, shortly before 7 p.m. Fort Frances CSCU with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), Treaty Three Police Service, and the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) executed a warrant after an investigation into drug trafficking. The officers seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine, cash, and evidence of drug trafficking with an approximate street value of $6,000.00.

Gabriel Tuesday, 33-years-old, of Big Grassy First Nation has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

–         Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

–         Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

–         Obstruct Peace Officer

–         Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Alexis Holland, 27-years-old, of Fort Frances has been charges under the Criminal Code with:

–         Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

Tuesday was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 3, 2024.

Holland was released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 17, 2024.

Any person with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs and firearms should immediately 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).

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Zackary SMITH Was Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with operation while impaired after he was stopped for speeding on Highway 11 in the Town of Huntsville.

On May 2, 2024, at approximately 11:55 p.m., police were conducting speed enforcement when a vehicle was stopped for travelling at 164 kilometers per hour (km/hr) in a posted 100 km/hr limit. Upon speaking with the driver, police were led into an impaired driving investigation and an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made. As a result, the accused was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.  

As a result of the investigation, Zackary SMITH, 30 years of age, from the Town of Huntsville was charged with:

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

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

The driver had their license suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for fourteen days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on June 18, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. If you plan on consuming drugs or alcohol, please arrange a safe ride home. If you suspect someone to be operating a motor vehicle while impaired, please call 9-1-1.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the 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 Oxford Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested Again

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police responded to a weapons related call in the Town of Tillsonburg.

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment, arrested an individual as the result of a weapons related incident, near Concession Street East, in the Town of Tillsonburg.

Jason NEVILL, a 45-year-old of Tillsonburg was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Failure to Comply with Release Order 

·        Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·        Assault with a Weapon

·        Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order

·        Assault with a Weapon

Fortunately, there were no serious injuries.

There is no threat to public safety.

The accused has been remanded into custody.

The OPP would like to remind everyone that any call involving a weapon, whether imitation or real has a serious risk to public safety.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, including video surveillance, they are being asked to contact the Oxford OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 (*OPP) from a cell phone.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Fatal Dirt-bike Collison In Arthur

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a fatal dirt-bike collision in Arthur.

On May 2, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a parking area along Eliza St, south of Tucker Street, in Arthur. It was reported that the operator of a dirt-bike was ejected and had sustained serious injuries.

OPP, Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services and Wellington North Fire Service responded. The operator, a 23-year-old from Arthur, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries but pronounced deceased shortly after.

Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team attended the scene and is assisting with the investigation. The office of the Chief Coroner was notified. The cause of the collision is still under investigation and anyone with information related to it is asked to call 1-888-310-1122.

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Chatsworth OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Chatsworth Assault – 3 Arrested

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – Three individuals are facing charges following a report of an assault at a residence in the Municipality of Chatsworth.

On May 2, 2024, at 8:57 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an assault that occurred on John Street in Chatsworth. Officers attended and learned that three suspects left the address in a vehicle. The victim sustained minor injuries from the assault. At 9:55 a.m., the suspect vehicle was located, and the three occupants were arrested.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 41-year-old Ryan Desroches of no fixed address:

  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Aggravated assault
  • Imitation firearm – use while committing offence
  • Possession break in instruments
  • Discharge air gun or pistol with intent
  • Break and enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Trafficking schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

Charged with the following alleged offences is 46-year-old Jason Landry of no fixed address:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Discharge air gun or pistol with intent
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Imitation firearm – use while committing offence
  • Possession break in instruments
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Trafficking schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Unauthorized possession of weapon (two counts)
  • Disguise with intent
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (three counts)

Charged with the following alleged offences is 34-year-old Kimberly Rawn of West Grey:

  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Aggravated assault
  • Imitation firearm – use while committing offence
  • Possession break in instruments
  • Discharge air gun or pistol with intent
  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Trafficking schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

The accused parties were held pending a bail hearing.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Isiah HAMILTON Arrested – Sexual Assault

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual in relation to a sexual assault investigation in the Town of Huntsville.

On May 1, 2024, at 11:22 a.m., police received a report from a victim of a sexual assault that occurred on West Road. The Muskoka Crime Unit, Canine Unit, and Emergency Response Team (ERT) were engaged to identify and locate the unknown individual.

As a result of the investigation, on May 1, 2024, Isiah HAMILTON, 24-year-old from Huntsville, was arrested and charged with:

·      Sexual Assault  

The accused was held for bail and remanded into custody.

Anyone with information related to this incident, or a similar incident, is asked to contact the 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.

There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed. You can report a sexual assault by calling the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in an emergency.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

5 Arrested Drugs & Cash Seized

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Five people were arrested after a warrant was executed on a residence in the City of Pembroke. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with assistance from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment executed the warrant.

On May 2, 2024, OPP entered a residence on Hunter Street in the City of Pembroke. Inside the residence, OPP located three persons wanted on outstanding warrants. Five people in total were arrested and police seized a quantity of drugs and cash.

Chantal LANCE, 36 years old, of Pembroke was arrested and released on charges of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 as well as three counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 24, 2024.

Trish BURGESS, 51 years old, of Pembroke was charged with possession of a schedule I substance. The accused was also released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 24, 2024.

Stephanie MARTIN, 45 years old, of Ottawa was charged with two counts of fail to comply with release order, one count of fail to comply with probation order as well as one count of being unlawfully at large. The accused also had a warrant for outstanding charges. They remain in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

Corey POPKIE, 37 years old, of Pembroke has been charged with two counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of fail to comply with release order and one count of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000. The accused also had a warrant for outstanding charges. They remain in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

Terry TURCOTTE, 30 years old, of Pembroke was charged with fail to comply with probation order and well as possession of a schedule I substance. The accused also had a warrant for outstanding charges. They remain in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

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ADELAIDE METCALFE OPP Police Press Releases

John WOOLLEY – Drunk Driving

(ADELAIDE METCALFE, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after vehicle leaves roadway and collides with hydro pole.

On May 2, 2024, at 10:39 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and local fire were dispatched to Murphy Drive in Adelaide Metcalfe township, for the report of a single vehicle that left the roadway and struck a hydro pole.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol and was placed under arrest without incident.

As a result, John WOOLLEY, a 36-year-old of Rodney, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on June 27, 2024.

Hydro One attended the scene to replace the pole and restore hydro to the area.

There were no injuries reported.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached 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.