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Chatham-Kent Police Press Releases

Chatham-Kent Police Daily Update 18April2024

Chatham-Kent Police

Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 142 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 10 people were arrested.

Man Arrested on Warrants CK24016990

At approximately 11:19am, police responded to a complaint of a male sleeping outside of a business on Keil Drive, in Chatham. During the investigation, the officer confirmed that the male was wanted on an outstanding DNA warrant. The male was arrested and transported to CKPS headquarters where the DNA warrant was executed.

Man and Woman Arrested with Stolen Motor Vehicle CK24017003

At approximately 1:16pm while on patrol, an officers Automatic License Plate Reader detected a stolen motor vehicle travelling on St. Clair Street, in Chatham. The vehicle was located parked at a nearby business, with a male and female occupant. A 34 year old woman and a 58 year old man both from Chatham were subsequently arrested for possession of property obtained by crime. Both parties were transported to CKPS headquarters. As the investigation progressed, it was discovered that the man was also breaching a probation order, he was charged accordingly. Both were subsequently released with a future court date.

Break and Enter CK24017075

At approximately 8:35pm, police responded to an address on Henry O Way, in Chatham for a report of a break and enter. It was found that sometime over the last 3 days, a detached garage door had been kicked in and numerous items had been stolen, totalling approximately $5500. Investigation on-going.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC CONN at [email protected].

Woman arrested on Warrants CK24017085

At approximately 10:10pm, police responded to check on the well-being of a female. The female was located in the area of Cross Street, at this time it was discovered that she was wanted on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Attend Court. The female was subsequently arrested and held for bail.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Steven Lehmann Arrested For Sexual Assault & Exploitation

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Special Victims Unit have arrested a male in connection to a sexual assault investigation in Waterloo.

In March 2024, police received a report of a historical sexual assault that took place between 2008 and 2009.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, on April 10, 2024, Steven Lehmann, a 52-year-old male from Woolwich Township, was arrested and charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on April 30, 2024.

The investigation is ongoing by WRPS’ Special Victims Unit.

WRPS’ Special Victims Unit is encouraging anyone with information or other victims to contact WRPS at 519-570-9777.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

WA24065261 (904) 

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

More Crime & Chaos In Guelph

Stolen property recovered from storage units

A Guelph woman faces several charges after officers recovered a large amount of stolen property from two storage units and her vehicle.

In late March, members of the Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit executed a search warrant at a storage unit in the south end. Officers recovered power tools which had been reported stolen three weeks earlier during a break-in to an east-end home under renovation.

The evening of March 27, a break-in attempt was reported at a residence on Stone Road East. It is alleged the female drove a male to that location for the purpose of committing an offence.

A female was arrested around noon Wednesday as she sat in the driver’s seat of a pickup at an address on York Road. A search of the pickup revealed a large amount of suspected stolen property including bicycles, tools, electronics and identity documents. Officers also seized approximately $1,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine, a digital scale and $3,500 in cash.

Later Wednesday, officers searched a storage unit in Fergus and recovered bicycles and other sports equipment, tools, electronics and copper wire.

A 26-year-old Guelph woman faces charges including break and enter, possessing stolen property over $5,000, possessing controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking and several counts of breaching court orders. She was held for a bail hearing Thursday.

Arrest after clerk assaulted

A Guelph man was arrested early Thursday after a clerk at a downtown business was assaulted.

Just before midnight Wednesday, police were called to a restaurant on Macdonell Street. A male who had earlier been removed from the business came back in and punched the clerk in the side of the face while his back was turned. The subject then went outside and used a sock filled with rocks to smash the front window, causing approximately $2,000 in damage.

Officers located a male nearby and arrested him. A 32-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault, mischief under $5,000 and being intoxicated in public. He will appear in court May 31.

Thousands in cosmetics stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after thousands of dollars in cosmetics were stolen from a north-end business.

Police were called Wednesday morning to a business near Woolwich Street and Speedvale Avenue West. A day earlier, two women entered the store and removed the products.

Both were described as being in their 30s with tanned skin. One had dark hair in a bun and was wearing a long black or dark grey coat or cardigan and black sneakers with white soles.

The second female – who was not seen removing product and appeared to be acting as the look-out – had a heavy build and dark hair in a high bun. She was wearing a grey sweater with a gold chain attached at the neckline, black pants and white sneakers. The total value of the stolen products was $3,700.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Firas El-Ayoubi at 519-824-1212, ext. 7129, 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 – 213

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Ottawa Police Service Police Press Releases

Another Student Sexual Assaulted By School Bus Driver

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit has charged a man following an investigation into sexual offences that occurred in the Centretown area involving a girl, under 16 years of age.

On March 1st, the accused – who was employed as a student transport driver for a Centretown area high school – dropped off the other students and then began to transport the victim to their residence. During the drive, he stopped the van and forced the student to perform a sexual act. The student was then dropped off at home.

Today, Jean-Pierre MUTABAZI, 56 years old, of Ottawa was charged with Sexual assault, Sexual interference and Invitation to sexual touching.

He is scheduled to appear in court today.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944. Tips may also be sent electronically to [email protected].

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Max-Henry COASSY Failed To Outrun Police

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Ottawa Detachment have laid multiple charges after a male fled on foot during a traffic stop.

On April 17, 2024, shortly before 11:00 a.m., officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Highway 417, to check the licence status of the driver. Officers had received information from the Automated Licence Plate Recognition System (ALPR) that the owner of the vehicle was currently under a Criminal Code driving suspension. The driver fled on foot and was arrested by officers after a short foot pursuit. 

Max-Henry COASSY, age 42, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Prohibited
  • Flight From Peace Officer

The accused’s vehicle was impounded for 45 days. The male is scheduled to appear in Ottawa Court at a later date.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(MIDLAND,ON) A vehicle with a broken rear window attracted the attention of police this morning and led officers to locate drugs during a traffic stop.

On the morning of April 17, 2024, members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) were on general patrol in the Town of Midland and observed a vehicle with a smashed rear windshield parked in a private parking lot. Officers stopped the small SUV as it exited onto Montreal Street in Midland and upon speaking with the occupants, officers gathered grounds to believe that they were smoking cannabis inside the car. A search of the vehicle was conducted and during the search officers located drugs which are prohibited under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act.

As a result of this investigation, the following persons are facing their respective charges:

Francis JENNS, 58 years of Midland and Marci LASALLE, 43 years of Orillia face the following charges contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Opioid
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Other Drugs

They were released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on May 30, 2024.

Amanda Black, 36 years of Barrie faces the above charges as well as the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code;

  • Possession of a Credit Card
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused were held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 17, 2024.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Jason OVERLAND & Denise COTE Arrested

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint.

On April 13, 2024, just before 2:30 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP responded to a fail to remain motor vehicle collision in the area of Broadway and Sherbourne Street in the Town of Orangeville. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation. 

Jason OVERLAND, a 50-year-old male, from The Town of Mono has been charged with:

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Dangerous operation

•      Failure to stop after accident

On April 16, 2024, just after 6:00 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP responded to a possible impaired driver in the area of Marie Street in the Town of Shelburne. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation. 

Denise COTE, a 53-year-old female, from the Town of Shelburne has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

•      Drive – hand held communication device

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure, or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Kyle CHAPMAN Was Arrested

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a driver after a report of a vehicle off the road.

On April 17, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., police received a report of a single motor vehicle off the road on Centre Street in the Town of Huntsville.

As a result of the investigation, Kyle CHAPMAN, 35 years of age, from Armour Township was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Driving while under suspension 

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on June 4, 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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Ana Maria TIMOFTE Was Arrested

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

At approximately 11:22 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to and investigated a single-vehicle collision on Lakeshore Road in Clear Creek, Norfolk County. No injuries were reported.

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

Charged with the following alleged offences is 49-year-old Ana Maria TIMOFTE of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Failure to comply with Undertaking.

The accused was held 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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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Officers of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two drivers with impaired driving.

On April 16, 2024, shortly before 11:00 a.m., officers from the L&A County OPP received multiple traffic complaints of a vehicle failing to maintain its lane on Highway 401 eastbound. Police located and stopped the vehicle just before the County Road 41 exit. Police arrested the driver for impaired driving.

As a result of this investigation, L&A County OPP has charged Raviendran SOMASUNDARAM, age 57, of Scarborough, with:

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

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on a later date. The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

On April 16, 2024, shortly before 10:00 p.m., officers from the L&A County OPP received a report of a vehicle that was all over the road before it pulled into a business at County Road 41 and Community Road . Police attended the scene and arrested the driver for impaired driving.

As a result of this investigation, L&A County OPP has charged John BABULA, age 64, of North Frontenac Township, with:

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

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on May 7, 2024. The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Arrests Made In Covid-19 Debacle

(TORONTO, ON) – Members of the Serious Fraud Office for Ontario (SFO) have continued their investigation into individuals receiving small business relief funds through fraudulent means and have made two more arrests.

In fall 2020, the Ontario Government announced and began rolling out small business relief programs to assist small businesses with operating costs and loss of revenue due to mandatory COVID-19 pandemic closures. After reviewing the applications of two individuals from the Greater Toronto Area, the Ministry of Finance deemed them suspicious and referred them to the SFO for investigation.

It is alleged relief funding from the government was applied for through fictitious or ineligible businesses. In these cases, the grant found to be exploited was the COVID-19 Energy Cost Rebate program.

As a result of the investigation, two individuals have been arrested and charged with offences contrary to the Criminal Code:

Theophilus OGUNKUNLE, aged 51 years of Woodbridge, is charged with:

·      Fraud Over $5,000

·      Utter Forged Document

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

Omolola OGUNKUNLE, aged 36 years of Woodbridge, is charged with:

·      Fraud Over $5,000

·      Utter Forged Document

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

The accused have been released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket on May 10, 2024.

The SFO will not comment further in order to protect the integrity of the investigation and court processes.

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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

60Kg Cocaine & 13Kg Meth Seized – Names Released

(TORONTO, ON) – Twenty illegal firearms and 73 kilograms of illicit drugs have been seized by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG).  

The OPP-led PGNG assisted the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) Organized Crime Division with a drug trafficking investigation that identified large quantities of cocaine transported between Toronto and Montréal and the surrounding area.

On March 27, 2024, PGNG executed two search warrants on a vehicle and a residence on Ridelle Avenue in Toronto. The following items were seized:

·      Approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine

·      Approximately 13 kilograms of methamphetamine

·      20 firearms including 19 handguns and one assault rifle

·      3,000 rounds of ammunition

·      53 magazines

·      Four drum magazines

·      66 Glock auto switches (used to convert to automatic firearms)

·      Three bullet proof vests

·      One ballistic helmet

Bradley NELSON, 35 years of age of Whitby, was arrested in Toronto by PGNG. The accused has been charged with a total of 68 charges under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act including:

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm – 20 counts

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm knowing its unauthorized – 20 counts

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking firearms – 19 counts

·      Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order – two counts

·      Possession of a prohibited device – two counts

·      Careless storage of a firearm

·      Trafficking of a controlled substance, cocaine

·      Trafficking of a controlled substance, methamphetamine

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking, cocaine

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking, methamphetamine

The accused was held in custody and will appear before an Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on May 2, 2024.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Gurbakhshish CHEEMA Was Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual involved in a collision with numerous offences.

On April 13, 2024, shortly after 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Kennedy Road, at Dougall Avenue, in the Town of Caledon. The pedestrian sustained only minor injuries as a result of the collision. During the course of the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Gurbakhshish CHEEMA, 66, of Caledon, was charged with:

·        Failure to stop after accident

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on May 2, 2024, to answer to the charges. Additionally, the driver’s vehicle was impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping our communities safe through enforcement and public education. Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads. 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 that someone is driving while impaired, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Hawkesbury OPP Police Press Releases

Only One Headlight Leads To $30,000 Drug Bust

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people, and seized more than $30,000 worth of drugs and $2,235 in Canadian currency following a traffic stop.

On April 16, 2024, at approximately 1:20 a.m., OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle headed eastbound on Highway 417 at mile marker 35 due to a burnt out headlight.

As a result of the investigation, the driver – 34-year-old Etienne Joseph Montpetit from Ottawa – was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), and the Criminal Code (CC):

  • CDSA – Adult possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • CDSA – Adult possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • CDSA – Adult possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Other Drugs
  • CC Adult possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

The passenger, 39-year-old Ryan Gordon from Ottawa, was also charged with the following offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), and the Criminal Code (CC):

  • CDSA – Adult possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • CDSA – Adult possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • CDSA – Adult possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Other Drugs
  • CC Adult possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

Both males were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court on May 8, 2024 at the L’Orignal Court of Justice. 

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OPP Oro-Medonte Police Press Releases WFP

Police Recover Stolen Construction Equipment LENZ & LENZ Arrested

(Oro-Medonte, ON) – Officers from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recovered a large construction implement from a property in Oro-Medonte.

On April 11, 2024, members of the Orillia Detachment with the assistance of the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Search Warrant at a commercial property on highway 11. Police recovered an industrial grade tamper valued at over $18000.00. Police also seized nine other pieces of equipment and are investigating their origin.

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

Robert LENZ (43), of Oro-Medonte:

·      Escape Lawful Custody

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Obstruct Police Officer

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

The accused was held pending a bail hearing on April 12, 2024 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

Stephen LENZ (41), of Oro-Medonte:

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

The accused was released on an Undertaking to appear on May 14, 2024, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia