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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Dillan BAKER Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into an incident of impaired driving.

At approximately 5:47 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024, officers from Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call from a concerned citizen regarding a possible impaired driver on Imperial Street in Delhi, Norfolk County.

Shortly after receiving the call, patrolling officers located vehicle on McDowell Road East in Charlotteville, Norfolk County.

After assessing the driver’s sobriety at the roadside, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 30-year-old Dillan BAKER of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand,
  • Dangerous operation,
  • Driving while under suspension,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused was detained in custody and is scheduled to appear at a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe.

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 West Nipissing

Jason AUBERTIN Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after responding to a disturbance.

On April 24, 2024, shortly after 7:30 p.m., members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on King Street, West Nipissing.

Police attended the scene and located a conscious person laying down on the street. While assisting the individual, they became assaultive and began uttering threats during the investigation.

As a result of the investigation: Jason AUBERTIN, 36 years-of-age, from West Nipissing was arrested and charged with:

  • Causing a disturbance
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Assault with intent to resist arrest
  • Disarming a Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 26, 2024, in North Bay.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Paul BREKELMANS – Drunk Driving

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police responded to a traffic complaint and made an arrest for impaired driving in the Town of Ingersoll.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 23, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment, responded to a traffic complaint of a suspected impaired driver. Police located the vehicle, observed signs of impairment, and initiated a traffic stop.

After speaking to the driver, police observed further signs of impairment and made an arrest.

After conducting further testing at the roadside and at the detachment, Paul BREKELMANS, 25 years-of-age of Thamesford, was charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

·      Operation While Impaired -Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Woodstock, on May 30, 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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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Francesco (Frank) Benincasa Was Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB) Economic Crimes and Corruption Unit has laid charges in a multi-jurisdictional fraud investigation.

In July 2018, the North Bay OPP Detachment received several fraud complaints in relation to a $6 million-dollar syndicated mortgage investment into BioNorth Technology Real Estate Ltd (2423704 Ontario Inc.), also operating as the BioNorth Tech Group. 

In January 2019, the OPP’s ARB Economic Crimes and Corruption Unit assumed the investigation due to its complex and multi-jurisdictional nature.

As a result of the investigation, police charged one person under the Criminal Code in connection with the investigation.

Francesco (Frank) Benincasa, age 59, of Concord, Ontario, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Fraud Over $5000
  • False Pretences
  • Use of a Forged Document

The accused was arrested on March 13, 2024, and was subsequently released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on April 30, 2024. 

According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), Canadians reported losing more than $568 million to frauds in 2023. It is estimated that only five to 10 per cent of victims report frauds to the CAFC or law enforcement.

Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of this or any fraud is urged to contact their local police, the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. You can also report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s online reporting system or by phone at 1-888-495-8501. For resources on scams and fraud, visit antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

Anaiya BAKER Arrested Again

(KENORA, ON) – An investigation led by the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in drug trafficking charges.

On April 24, 2024, just after 3:00 p.m., members of the Kenora OPP CSCU were conducting an investigation in the area of Bernier Drive in the City of Kenora when they observed suspected drug transactions take place.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected illicit substances including fentanyl, methamphetamine, morphine, and dilaudid. Canadian currency and other items associated with drug trafficking were also seized.

As a result, Anaiya BAKER, 18-years-old, of Kenora has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

·      Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition for Dangerous Purpose

·      Traffick in Schedule I Substance – Opioid

·      Traffick in Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamines

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid – two counts

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

·      Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

·      Failure to Comply with Release Order – two counts

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on April 25, 2024.

Any person with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs 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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Marathon OPP Police Press Releases

Jason RIDE Arrested Again

(MARATHON, ON) – Two individuals are facing charges following a stolen motor vehicle incident in Marathon.

On April 23, 2024, shortly before 8:00 a.m., members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Peninsula Road. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop; however, the driver failed to stop for police. Through further investigation, officers determined that the motor vehicle was stolen.

A short time later, officers successfully stopped the motor vehicle and placed the driver and passenger under arrest.

As a result, Jason RIDE, 50-years-old, of Lombardy, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

·      Flight From Peace Officer

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – nine counts

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Marathon at a later date.

Additionally, Torri RIDE, 50-years-old, of Jasper Wolford Township, has been arrested and charged under the CC with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Marathon at a later date.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Michael OLSEN Was Arrested

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On April 22nd, 2024 at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for service regarding a motor vehicle collision along Highway 61 near Princess street, within the City of Thunder Bay.

Through the investigation, it was determined that one of the drivers involved in the motor vehicle collision had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Michael OLSEN, 36, of Kenora was charged with:

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on July 12th, 2024.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Hanover Police Police Press Releases

Avoid Hanover – Anonymous Catch & Release Program Endangers Public

On Friday, April 5th, 2024, members of the Hanover Police attended a business in the 1000 block of 10th Street regarding a theft. On arrival police spoke with the 18-year-old female suspect. The female was arrested, and several items of stolen property was located on her person. Hanover Police have charged the female under the Criminal Code with Theft. She was released with an upcoming court date in Walkerton.

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Hanover Police Police Press Releases

Hanover Police Catch & Release Criminals – Names Withheld By Police #AvoidHanover #WTF

On Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, Hanover Police received a residential break and enter report from the 200 block of 11th Avenue. Using video surveillance police identified a 46-year-old male and 24-year-old female as the culprits. Both were later arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with Break and Enter. Both were released with upcoming court dates in Walkerton.

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Hanover Police Police Press Releases

Police Catch & Release Woman Threatening To Harm People: Name Withheld To Endanger Community

On Sunday, April 7th, 2024, members of the Hanover Police received a report of threatening. Through investigation, police formed grounds to believe that an 18-year-old female of no fixed address had threatened to harm several people. On April 8th, 2024, the female was located and arrested by Hanover Police. She has been charged under the Criminal Code with several counts of Uttering Threats. She was later released with an upcoming court date in Walkerton.

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Chatham-Kent Police Press Releases

Chatham-Kent Police Daily Update 25April2024

Chatham-Kent Police

Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 134 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Four people were arrested and three were on outstanding warrants.

Man and Woman Arrested for Theft CK24018187

At 6:37 a.m., police responded to Bloomfield Road in Chatham for a hang up 911 call.

Upon arrival, the officers located the man and the woman. The officer confirmed the man, and the woman were wanted in relation to a January 2024 theft investigation in Chatham. The man was also wanted for failing to attend court for other matters.

The 41-year-old Chatham woman was arrested a released with a future court date of May 13, 2024. She currently faces the following charges: theft and possession of stolen property.

The 41-year-old Leamington man was arrested and released with a future court date of May 27, 2024. He is currently facing the following charges: assault with a weapon, uttering threats, three counts of mischief, five counts of theft, and five counts of possession of stolen property.

Man Arrested for Failing to Attend Court CK24018203

At 8:44 a.m., the man attended Chatham-Kent Police headquarters and turned himself in to the police.

The man was wanted for failing to attend court in relation to a September 2023 theft investigation in Chatham.

The 44-year-old Chatham-Kent man was arrested and released with a future court date of May 13, 2024. He is currently facing the following charges: theft, possession of stolen property and failing to comply with an appearance notice.
Woman Arrested for Break and Enter CK24018282

At 6:26 p.m., police received information a stolen vehicle, reported to Lambton Ontario Provincial Police could be located on Lorne Avenue in Wallaceburg. Through investigation, officers located the vehicle and the driver.

Officers confirmed the woman was also wanted for an April 19, 2024, break-and-enter investigation on Warwick Drive in Wallaceburg and a DNA warrant.

The 26-year-old Walpole Island woman was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where she was held pending a bail hearing. She is currently facing the following charges: break and enter, failing to comply with a probation order, two counts of theft and two counts of possession of stolen property.

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Guelph Police Daily Update 25April2024

Downtown business employee spat on

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after an employee of a downtown business was spat upon Wednesday morning.

Approximately 7:30 a.m. the employee observed a male inside the business who had previously been banned. The employee approached the male and asked him to leave. As they were walking together towards the exit the male turned and spat, striking the employee on the arm and pants.

The involved male is known to the victim but has not yet been located.

$7,500 in tools stolen from work truck

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after approximately $7,500 worth of tools were stolen from a vehicle.

Tuesday evening police were called to a home on Woolwich Street near Ann Street. A male reported he had his work truck parked in the driveway overnight and went out in the morning to find the passenger door unlocked and all his tools missing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Taylor Vajushi-Cooper at 519-824-1212, ext. 7320, 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.

Trailer stolen, located in Hamilton

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a trailer was stolen from the south end and later recovered in Hamilton.

The theft was reported Wednesday afternoon. Approximately 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, a male and female in a white pickup were observed hooking up the black enclosed 16-foot trailer and removing it from a property on Southgate Drive.

Just after 8 p.m. Wednesday police learned the trailer had been recovered undamaged behind a business in Hamilton. Arrangements have been made for the trailer to be returned to its owner.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call Special Constable Drew Neil at 519-824-1212, ext. 7581, 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.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 225

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

Pervert Alert: Tamim Shah Arrested Again: Child Pornography

The Toronto Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Section (ICE) is notifying the public of an arrest made in a Child Sexual Abuse Material investigation.

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, as part of an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse materials, members of the Toronto Police Service Child Exploitation Section executed a Criminal Code search warrant in the Thornton Road North and Rossland Road West area, in the city of Oshawa.

It is alleged that:

  • investigators became aware of a suspect luring a child on the internet
  • the suspect used the Snapchat username: Starboy_xx0
  • a Search Warrant was granted
  • an electronic device was seized

Tamim Shah, 24, of Oshawa, has been arrested and charged with:

  1. Luring a Person Under 18 Years of age by Means of Telecommunication
  2. Luring a Person Under 16 Years of age by Means of Telecommunication
  3. Invitation to Sexual Touching
  4. Make Child Pornography
  5. Make Available Sexually Explicit Material to a Person Under 16
  6. Possess Child Pornography
  7. Access Child Pornography
  8. Make Available Child Pornography
  9. Breach of Probation

He was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10 a.m., at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Ave W, in 103.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims.

An image has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

The Toronto Police Service recognizes that parents and caregivers are the frontline when it comes to protecting children on the Internet and electronic devices. We encourage you to remain vigilant in your efforts – the safety tips outlined below are recommended for children of any age.

Reporting of any online exploitation can also be made at Canada’s National Tipline for Reporting the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children at cybertip.ca.

This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

There are also resources available through the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health for those who have a sexual interest in children. The new Talking for Change program is the first of its kind in Canada and provides national and all-ages help for those concerned about their risk to use child sexual exploitation material or offend sexually against a child.

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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Travis Sloane Arrested Again – Stolen Vehicle Recovered

(MEAFORD, ON) – On April 22, 2024, at 6:27 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report that a vehicle was stolen from a business on Stewart Street in Meaford.

Officers attended and obtained video footage from a business in the area. The Grey Bruce OPP conducted patrols for the vehicle and located the vehicle driving in Meaford and conducted a traffic stop.

Police have arrested and charged 29-year-old Travis Sloane of Owen Sound with to following offences:

·      Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

·      Possession break in instruments

·      Theft over $5000 of a motor vehicle

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was held pending a bail hearing.

The Grey Bruce OPP is reminding everyone to pocket your keys when you are not inside your vehicle.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Jozsef TOTH & David BALOGH Were Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals following a break and enter investigation.

On April 22, 2024, officers were dispatched to a commercial address on Simpson Road to investigate a theft. The preliminary investigation revealed a break and enter that occurred on April 20. Aluminium products valued at approximately $48,000 were taken.

On April 23, 2024, an officer patrolling the Bolton area observed the vehicle seen in the surveillance footage during the break of enter. With the assistance of Caledon OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit, the two occupants of the vehicle were arrested.

As a result, David BALOGH, 28, of Scarborough, was charged with:

• Break, enter a place

• Possession break-in instruments

• Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

The accused was held for a Bail Hearing.

Jozsef TOTH, 33, of Toronto, was charged with:

• Break, enter a place

• Possession break-in instruments

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on May 23, 2024, to answer to the charges.