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North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Wingham Robbery – Repeat Offender Scott RYAN Arrested Again

(NORTH HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crimes Unit is investigating a robbery that took place on March 8th, 2024, at a business on Josephine Street in the Township of North Huron (Wingham). 

On Friday, March 8th, 2024, at 6:10 a.m., the Huron County OPP was contacted by a store owner who called to report a robbery that had taken place at approximately 6:00 a.m. One male suspect had entered the store, produced a note, and demanded cash. The suspect appeared to have been carrying a concealed weapon. The employee advised the suspect that there was no cash inside the store. The suspect then left the store and fled on foot.

Investigators were able to later identify the suspect and on March 11th, the suspect was arrested in Wingham and taken into custody.

A search warrant of the suspect’s residence yielded evidence from the robbery.

Scott RYAN, 36 years of age from the Township of North Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Robbery with Intent,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation – (seven counts).

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and held for a bail hearing.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Have A Right To Know If A Violent Offender Lives Next Door? Another Anonymous Choke, Suffocate & Strangle Incident

(MEAFORD, ON) – On March 12, 2024, at 12:02 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to an address in Grey Highlands and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation. 

A 31-year-old from the Muncipality of Meaford was charged with:

·      Assault – spousal

·      Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate, strangle X2

The accused is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim.

Individuals experiencing intimate partner violence are not alone. If you or someone you are aware of requires assistance, there are local resources ready to provide support. Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth can be contacted at 1-866-376-9852.

The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario. In case of immediate danger please call 911.

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Chatham-Kent Police Press Releases

Tenant Found Beaten #TennantBlacklist #TakeBackYourProperty

Chatham-Kent Police

Chatham-Kent, Ontario: On March 10, 2024, at 8:03 a.m., emergency crews responded to a fire on Park Street in Chatham.

It was discovered a tenant was still inside the building. The tenant was located and safely extricated from the building by the Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue Services. However, he was found unconscious with visible injuries unrelated to the fire. The man was immediately transported to the hospital for medical attention, where it was determined that the injuries were life-threatening.

The investigation into the incident was subsequently turned over to the Chatham-Kent Police, Criminal Investigation Branch which resulted in a male suspect being identified.

On March 11, 2024, police located and arrested a 28-year-old Chatham man who was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing. He has been charged with break and enter, attempted murder, and arson – disregard for human life.

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Chatham-Kent Police Press Releases

Chatham-Kent Police Daily Update

Chatham-Kent Police

Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 167 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Seven people were arrested and four were on outstanding warrants.

Man Arrested for Theft CK24011031

At 1:31 p.m., police responded to a business on Wellington Street West in Chatham for a theft investigation.

Officers learned the man entered the store and removed items from the shelves. The man exited the store without paying for the items. The incident was captured on surveillance footage which assisted officers in identifying the man. Officers located the man a short distance away with the merchandise and arrested him.

The 28-year-old Chatham-Kent man was charged with theft and possession of stolen property. He was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.

Man Arrested for Failing to Attend Court CK24011062

At 3:48 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance on Willis Street in Wallaceburg.

Officers located the man and confirmed he was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court.

The 35-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and transported to police headquarters where he was held pending a bail hearing. The man currently facing the following charges: failing to comply with a probation order, failing to attend court, two counts of theft and two counts of possession of stolen property.

Woman Arrested for Failing to Attend Court CK24011102

At 8:54 p.m., officer began investigating suspicious activity in an alleyway on Joseph Street in Chatham.

Officers located two women fixing a bicycle chain. Further investigation revealed one of the women was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court.

The 32-year-old Chatham woman was arrested and transported to police headquarters where she was released with conditions and a future court date of April 22, 2024. The woman currently faces the following charges: fraud, two counts of theft, three counts of possession of stolen property and five counts of unauthorized use of a credit card.

Man Arrested for Uttering Threats CK24011103

At 9:10 p.m., police responded to St. Clair Street in Chatham for a threats investigation.

Officers learned the man approached the victim and stated he was going to harm the victim’s daughter while making a threatening gesture. Further investigation revealed the man was on conditions not to communicate with the victim or her daughter.

Officers located the man walking southbound on St. Clair Street and arrested him.

The 18-year-old Chatham man was charged with uttering threats, and two counts of failing to comply with an undertaking. He was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.

Man Arrested for Breaching the Peace CK24011132

On March 12, 2024, at 1:10 a.m., police responded to McNaughton Avenue in Wallaceburg for a disturbance.

Officers received information the man was behaving erratically, reportedly jumping in and out of vehicles in the drive-thru and the drive-thru window at McDonalds restaurant. The man was located and found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself.

The 26-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and transported to police headquarters where he was held until sober.

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Guelph Police Daily Update: 12March2024

$10k in gear stolen from church

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after approximately $10,000 in sound equipment and other gear was stolen from a local church.

Sunday morning, officers were dispatched to a religious establishment in a commercial plaza near Willow Road and Dawson Road. Staff had arrived to find equipment including a sound mixing board, electronic drums, microphones, projectors, an amplifier and laptops missing.

The break-in occurred between the evening of March 6 and morning of March 10.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Dylan Costello at 519-824-1212, ext. 7396, 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.

Construction equipment stolen from roof

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after approximately $50,000 worth of specialized equipment was stolen from the roof of a south-end business.

Monday morning, staff of a local roofing company called police after arriving at a job site on Southgate Drive and discovering the theft. Equipment stolen included a hoist, large generator and tools. Due to the size and weight of the equipment stolen it is believed thieves would need a trailer as well as knowledge how to operate the equipment.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable John Hunt at 519-824-1212, ext. 7359, 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.

Shoes stolen during break-in

The Guelph Police Service is looking for a thief with snazzy footwear after a break-in to a downtown home Tuesday morning.

Approximately 4 a.m. a resident near Surrey Street West and Dublin Street South called police. He had just put his garbage out and went upstairs to have a shower when he heard something downstairs.

He went to investigate and saw someone standing just inside the door holding several pairs of shoes. The complainant yelled at the person, who fled the area. They were described as approximately 5’8” and wearing a black varsity football jacket, red hoodie and dark pants. The shoes stolen included black Air Jordans with purple accents.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Dylan Costello at 519-824-1212, ext. 7396, 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.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Carjacking At Gunpoint – Suspects At Large

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a Kitchener robbery involving a firearm.

On March 11, 2024, at approximately 10 p.m., police responded to a report of a carjacking in the area of Elmsdale Drive and Huntsworth Avenue.

Police learned that the victim was in the parking lot of their residence when they were approached by multiple suspects. The victim was forced out of their vehicle when a firearm was brandished towards them. The suspects stole the vehicle and left before the police arrived.

There were no reports of any physical injuries. The vehicle was later located in the area of Marina Avenue and Belmont Avenue.

The investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone who may have dashcam video or surveillance video in the area around the time of the incidents. Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Police are reminding members of the community to be aware of their surroundings, and to report any observed suspicious activity immediately.

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Mapleton OPP Police Press Releases

Tarrick Andrew FAKIRA-MARTIN – Break & Enter, Theft, Etc.

(TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – On February 21, 2024, at approximately 1:15 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported break in at a residence on Fourth Line , Mapleton. It was reported that two parties had broken into a home and had fled on foot. Police responded located two stolen vehicles near the residence: A beige pick-up truck from Wallenstein and a white Sport Utility Vehicle from London. One party was located on a nearby property and charged.

On February 21, 2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m., OPP responded to a theft call on Clyde Street, Elora. It was reported that an individual had stolen a bicycle and had damaged it. Police responded and located the same suspect from the early occurrence and laid further charges.

Tarrick Andrew FAKIRA-MARTIN, 30-years-old of London, has been charged with Break-Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence, Break-Enter a Place – with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence, and two counts of Theft of Motor Vehicle contrary to the Criminal Code. Further, the accused was also charged with Theft Under $5000, and Mischief, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on April 16, 2024.

Any person with information regarding this occurrence should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Clearview & Springwater OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Sanmith VADAKEVITIL 99 in a 50

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, CLEARVIEW AND SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIPS, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with stunt driving in the Township of Springwater.

On March 11, 2024, while conducting traffic patrol on Sunnidale Road, a member of the Huronia West Traffic Unit conducted a traffic stop due to a vehicle traveling at a rate of 99km per hour in a posted 50km per hour zone.

Sanmith VADAKEVITIL, 24-year-old of Barrie, was charged with:

  • Adult Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed
  • Adult Speeding 1 – Speeding 49 km/h over posted limit

The driver received a 30-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days. The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Stephanie FAIZY & Aidan SPENCE – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently charged two individuals for alcohol-related incidents.

On March 8, 2024, shortly after 10:30 p.m., Caledon OPP received a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Old Church Road, near Centreville Creek Road in the Town of Caledon. No injuries were reported. 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, Aidan SPENCE, 21, of Bolton, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

Just hours later, on March 9, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., officers from the Caledon Detachment were patrolling the area of Highway 50, near McEwan Drive East in the Town of Caledon, when a traffic stop was conducted upon a motor vehicle. 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.

Following the investigation, Stephanie FAIZY, 37, of Caledon, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available

Both accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 28, 2024, to answer to their charges. The vehicles were also impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licences were suspended for a period of 90 days.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Police Press Releases Powassasn

Repeat Offender Ethan THERIAULT Arrested

(POWASSAN, ON) – A driver is facing an impaired driving charge after entering the ditch when ramping off Highway 11 in Powassan near Clark Street.

On March 1, 2024, just after 4:00 p.m., the Powassan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision in Powassan.

Officers attended the scene and upon speaking to the driver, it was determined that they had consumed an alcoholic beverage.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the North Bay Detachment of the OPP for further testing.

No injuries were reported by the driver.

As a result of the investigation Ethan THERIAULT, a 31-year-old person from Nipissing Township was charged for the following:

·        operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·        fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on March 19, 2024.

The accused was issued a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Clute OPP Police Press Releases

Karanbir SINGH – Drunk Driving

(CLUTE TOWNSHIP, ON) – A traffic stop initiated on a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) led to an impaired driving charge.

On March 11, 2024, shortly before 8:30 p.m., an officer with the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol on Highway 11, in Clute Township – west of Cochrane. 

The officer observed a CMV, crossing the white fog line, and the yellow centreline. A traffic stop was initiated, and it was determined that the driver had been consuming an alcohol beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Cochrane detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Karanbir SINGH, 25 years of age of Hamilton, was charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 9, 2024 in Cochrane.

The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle (tractor only) was impounded for seven days.

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Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

Marc FORCIER – Drunk Driving

(HEARST, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in Hearst led to the arrest of driver for impaired.

On March 10, 2024, shortly before 2:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began a RIDE program on Highway 583 in Hearst. 

Approximately 15 minutes after starting, a vehicle entered the RIDE program, and police determined that the driver had been consuming an alcohol beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Hearst detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Marc FORCIER, 44 years of age of Hearst, was charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to notify change of address
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 16, 2024 in Hearst. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Kenneth LEET – Drunk Driving, Repeat Offender

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One driver has been arrested and charged with impaired driving after police conducted a traffic stop in Espanola.

On March 11, 2024, shortly before 10:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol in Espanola. Police conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Algoma Street.

Upon speaking with the driver, police were able to determine that the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kenneth LEET, 64-years-old, from Manitoulin Island has been charged with:

  • Operation unsafe vehicle
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)
  • Drive with improper headlights
  • Fail to stop for police
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on April 15, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Assaults Spouse & Another – Name Withheld By Police

(FORT FRANCES) – One individual is facing numerous assault charges following an incident in the Town of Fort Frances.

On March 11, 2023, just before 7:00 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident on Sixth Street in the Town of Fort Frances where two individuals had been assaulted. Officers located one individual nearby and subsequently placed them under arrest.  

There were no serious injuries reported to police.

As a result, a 34-year-old, of Fort Frances has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Liquor Licence and Control Act with:

·        Assault – two counts

·        Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

·        Assault – Spousal

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts

·        Being Intoxicated in Public Place

·        Having Liquor in Open Container in Unauthorized Place

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

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim.

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Marks OPP Police Press Releases

Tanja WILL – Drunk Driving

(MARKS TOWNSHIP) – The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation following a single motor vehicle collision.

On March 11, 2024, just after 9:00 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Cronk Road in Marks Township.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Tanja WILL, 43-years-old, of Nolalu, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code 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 May 3, 2024.