(MEAFORD, ON) – On April 6, 2024, the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call that an assault occurred at a property on Highway 6&10 in the Municipality of Meaford.
Police attended and learned that the caller located an individual trespassing on his property. When the caller approached the individual, the caller was stuck with a golf club. The individual proceeded to strike and damage the caller’s side by side. As the police were attempting to gain control of the individual, the individual resisted arrest and uttered death threats towards the caller and police.
As a result, Dustin Mills, 50-years-of age was charged with:
· Assault with a weapon
· Mischief under $5000 (three counts)
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
· Resist peace officer
· Uttering threats cause death or bodily hard (2 counts)
· Fail to comply with release order (2 counts)
The accused was held pending a bail hearing.
If anyone has any information, they are being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at https://crimestop-gb.org/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On April 6, 2024, the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call that a break and enter occurred at a residence in the Municipality of Chatsworth.
Police attended and learned that an unknown individual(s) entered the residence and removed a number of firearms and swords.
The firearms are described as .22 caliber rifles, 12 and 16 gauge shot guns.
If anyone has any information, they are being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at https://crimestop-gb.org/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – On April 6, 2024, at 11:37 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 9 between Bruce Road 3 and Concession 10 East, Municipality of South Bruce.
Officers responded to the scene with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find a single passenger vehicle involved.
The lone occupant was air lifted by Ornge to a trauma hospital with serious injuries, later deemed to be non-life-threatening.
Road closures were placed at the scene for the protection of emergency responders; the roadway has since been re-opened.
The South Bruce OPP is continuing to investigate the collision.
The South 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.
Clothing: Grey hip waders, black winter jacket, with fishing gear.
Saugeen Shores Police are continuing a missing persons investigation in the area of the Saugeen River (Southampton). Lijun was last in contact with family on Jan 27th 2024 at approximately 630am. A surge of river water and ice occurred as Lijun was suspected to be on the river fishing.
There will be an increased Police presence in the area. The police search is ongoing and active.
Saugeen Shores Police in partnership with the OPP have been utilizing ground and aviation search techniques and this will continue.
If you were fishing in the area of Denny’s Dam on January 27th 2024 or if you have any video of the ice flow on that date please contact Saugeen Shores Police 519-832-2500.
Further if any clothes or fishing gear is located in southampton at or near any waterways please contact Saugeen Shores Police 519-832-2500
(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals with impaired operation related charges.
On April 4, 2024, at about 7:55 p.m., an officer from the Orillia OPP was proactively patrolling the area of West St S in the City of Orillia and conducted a traffic stop having observed a Highway Traffic Act violation. The resulting investigation led the officer to determine that the driver of the vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The individual was then arrested.
As a result, Michael SQUIRES, 45-years-old, from Orillia has been charged with:
Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in April 2024. As a result of these charges, his driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.
On April 4, 2024, at about 11:23 p.m., officers from Orillia OPP were conducting a RIDE program in the area of Highway 12 and Highway 11 in the City of Orillia. During this time a vehicle entered the RIDE program and the driver was read a demand to provide a sample of their breath. The driver refused. This individual was subsequently arrested.
As a result, Victoria HUISMAN, 33-years-old, from Orillia has been charged with:
Failure or refusal to comply with demand
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in May 2024. As a result of these charges, her driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.
Members of Orillia 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 suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
(TEMAGAMI, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person with impaired driving following a collision.
On March 28, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Temagami. Through investigation, police determined that one of the drivers was impaired by drug. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for an assessment by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).
Police searched the vehicle and located drug paraphernalia and brass knuckles.
As a result of the investigation, Brandon WALKER, 26 years-of-age of Temagami was charged with:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Dangerous Operation
Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
Mischief Under $5000
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 23, 2024. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
(TEMAGAMI, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person with impaired driving following a collision.
On March 28, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Temagami. Through investigation, police determined that one of the drivers was impaired by drug. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for an assessment by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).
Police searched the vehicle and located drug paraphernalia and brass knuckles.
As a result of the investigation, Brandon WALKER, 26 years-of-age of Temagami was charged with:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Dangerous Operation
Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
Mischief Under $5000
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 23, 2024. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On April 6, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to injury at a business on Wellington Road 18, Elora. It was reported that a customer had caused serious injuries to an employee when they struck them with their vehicle.
OPP, Centre Wellington Fire Rescue and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service responded. A 67-year-old male from Fergus was pronounced deceased at scene.
The Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ministry of Labour were notified. The investigation is ongoing.
(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – A three-vehicle collision has claimed the life of one individual.
On April 6, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., members from the Brant detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from Brant County Fire Services of Burford, as well as Brant County and Oxford County Paramedic Services, responded to a collision involving three vehicles on Highway 403, County of Brant.
The investigation determined that two passenger vehicles and a transport truck were involved in the collision.
A 33-year-old from Milton was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Four other occupants of the passenger vehicles were transported to hospital with minor injuries, and the driver of the transport truck was not injured.
The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation.
The westbound lanes of Highway 403 were closed for several hours but have since re-opened.
Anyone that witnessed the collision or has information, including dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may leave an online tip at www.crimestoppersbb.com or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made multiple arrests including one suspect wanted in Quebec for charges related to a double homicide.
In late March 2024, the HRPS began investigating a suspect wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for homicide charges related to the shooting deaths of two teenage males in Montreal that took place in July 2022.
On March 29, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the area of Dundas Street West and Bronte Road in Oakville. At that time, five male suspects were taken into custody (including the male wanted by Montreal police).
At the residence, police also located stolen items and tools commonly used in the commission of auto thefts, including several reprogramming and relay devices, and seized a stolen BMW (see attached photos).
A 19-year-old male of Oakville was arrested by the HRPS on the strength of the Canada-wide warrant and was turned over to homicide investigators from Montreal police to face charges. The HRPS has not yet charged this suspect in relation to offences committed in Halton, and cannot publicly identify them due to their age at the time the homicide offences were committed.
Police cannot identify any of the other adults charged because it may lead to the identification of the associated youths charged.
As a result of the investigation and the items located through the execution of the search warrant, the following charges have been laid.
A 16-year-old male of Montreal has been charged with the following:
Possession of a prohibited weapon
Theft of motor vehicle (three counts)
Failure to comply with Release Order
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Possession of automobile master key
Possession of break in instruments
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (three counts)
A 20-year-old male of Montreal has been charged with the following:
Theft of Motor Vehicle (three counts)
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (three counts)
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of break in instruments
Possession of automobile master key
Dangerous operation (two counts)
An 18-year-old male of Montreal has been charged with the following:
Theft of motor vehicle (three counts)
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (three counts)
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of break in instruments
Possession of automobile master key
A 21-year-old male of LaSalle, QC has been charged with the following:
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of break in instruments
Possession of automobile master key
Fail to comply undertaking (two counts)
Fail to comply probation
Two of the four suspects charged by the HRPS were on various forms of release stemming from previous charges.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Chatham-Kent, Ontario: Investigators from the Chatham-Kent Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) have arrested and charged a 68-year-old Chatham, Ontario man for allegedly luring a child online.
In March of 2024, Officers from the Internet Child Exploitation Unit began an investigation relating to the man luring a child under the age of 16 years of age for a sexual purpose while using various social media platforms.
On April 3rd, 2024, the ICE unit and Intelligence Section of the Chatham-Kent Police Service arrested the man in Chatham. The man was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The victim has been identified and has been offered the necessary support.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service is a member of the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet and conducts investigations into Internet Child Exploitation Offences in partnership with numerous Ontario Police Services and law enforcement agencies worldwide. The investigations conducted by the Chatham-Kent Police Service ICE unit are made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
For media inquiries regarding the work conducted by members of the Provincial Strategy and its role in protecting children, please contact the Provincial Strategy Coordinator – Detective Staff Sergeant Tim Brown of the Ontario Provincial Police at 705-238-1820 or [email protected].
Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 174 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Seven person was arrested and five on an outstanding warrant.
Woman Arrested for Bail Violations CK24014848
On February 13, 2022, the woman was arrested and charged with mischief, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. She was subsequently released with conditions prohibiting her from communicating with the man and attending his residence in Chatham.
On April 4, 2024, at 11:04 a.m., police responded to the man’s residence for a disturbance and located the woman. Through investigation, the officers confirmed the conditions were still active and she was wanted for failing to attend court.
The 54-year-old Chatham woman was transported to police headquarters, where she was held pending a bail hearing. She was charged with failing to comply with an undertaking.
Man Arrested for Break and Enter CK24014851
At 10:32 a.m., police located the man on Wellington Street West in Chatham and confirmed he was wanted on outstanding warrants related to break and enter investigations.
The 26-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: theft, possession of stolen property and two counts of mischief.
Man Arrested for Failing to Attend Court CK24014857
At 11:11 a.m., the man attended the Ontario Court of Justice where an officer confirmed he was wanted on a warrant for not appearing at a previously scheduled court date.
The 32-year-old Toronto man was arrested and released with a future court date. He is currently facing the following charges: dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, impaired driving, failure/refusal to comply with a breath demand, take a motor vehicle without consent and two counts of mischief.
Woman Arrested for Probation Violations CK24014916
At 12:45 p.m., police began a probation violation investigation in Blenheim after receiving information the woman attended an address that she was prohibited from attending.
At 4:54 p.m., police located the woman on Talbot Street West in Blenheim and arrested her.
The 27-year-old Chatham-Kent woman was transported to police headquarters, where she as held pending a bail hearing. She is currently facing the following charges: failing to comply with a probation order, theft and two counts of possession of stolen property.
Man Arrested on a Warrant CK24014931
At 5:51 p.m., the man attended Chatham-Kent Police headquarters and turned himself in to the police. Officers confirmed the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant held by Windsor Police Service for the charge of sexual interference.
The 24-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and turned over to Windsor Police Service.
Man Arrested for Public Intoxication CK24014948
At 7:47 p.m., police responded to Princess Street in Chatham for a disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers located the man who was confrontational with area residents and intoxicated.
The 41-year-old Chatham man was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where he was held until he was sober.
(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 Vanier area involving a youth, under 16 years of age.
On February 23rd, the accused – who was employed as a vulnerable/special needs student transport driver for a Vanier area high school – locked the doors and drove away from the drop-off zone before the last student on board was able to exit. He parked the van in another school parking area and forced the student to perform a sexual act. The student was then released and able to exit the transport van. The youth immediately reported the incident to a teacher.
Today, Mohamed ELBARKOUKY, 52 years old, of Ottawa was charged with Sexual assault, Sexual interference and Invitation to sexual touching.
He is scheduled to appear in court today.
SACA investigators believe there could be other victims.
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].
Anonymoustips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
(HANLON TOWNSHIP, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 11, west of Hearst, led to the arrest of the driver, for driving while impaired by a drug.
On April 3, 2024, shortly before 5:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was parked on the east bound shoulder of Highway 11, in Hanlon Township just west of Hearst.
Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Hearst detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Sasha MITRON, 25 years of age of Hearst, was charged with the following:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Fail to surrender insurance card
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 15, 2024 in Hearst. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The OPP remains committed to ensuring our roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. We urge everyone to make responsible choices when it comes to driving, and to report any suspected impaired driving immediately.
