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Owen Sound Police Police Press Releases Uncategorized

Owen Sound Police On Bicycle Chase Down Repeat Offender With BB Gun – Name Withheld By Police #Catch&Release

On Sunday March 10, 2024 just prior to 7:00 p.m. Owen Sound Police received a report of a suspicious man pointing a firearm at a person in the area of 13 th Street West and 4 th Avenue West in Owen Sound.

Officers attended the area and located the suspect who immediately attempted to flee on his decrepit mountain bike. Officers gave chase and the suspect soon encountered a series of tall wooden fences leaving him with little choice but to discard his bike and continue his escape by
jumping over the fences.

A veteran officer passed on the opportunity to scale the fences in pursuit of the suspect, instead electing to utilize the suspect’s newly abandoned bike to assist him in the chase. The officer rode the suspects bike several hundred feet, eventually catching and arrested him in the parking
lot of a nearby apartment building.

Upon arrest, the suspect was found in possession of a realistic looking BB pistol and a hunting knife which, the investigation determined, he had previously used to threaten someone.

The 22- year-old man, who was already on bail for an assault charge, was additionally charged with Pointing a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and Breach of a Release Order.

The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

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Owen Sound Police Police Press Releases

Drunk Driver Name Withheld By Owen Sound Police

On Sunday March 10, 2024 at 3:30 a.m. a single vehicle collision occurred just east of the intersection of 7 th Avenue East and 6 th Street East, Owen Sound. A Nissan XTERRA failed to negotiate a turn at this location and left the roadway, narrowly missing a traffic light pole and striking two large utility boxes. The vehicle severed a telephone pole’s guy wire and area
residents experienced temporary service outages.


The driver failed to remain at the scene and fled on foot. Officers of the Owen Sound Police Service attended and were able to identify and locate the driver at a residence in close proximity to the collision scene. Officers quickly determined that the driver was impaired by the consumption of alcohol and placed him under arrest.

The 35-year-old male driver from Owen Sound, was transported to the Police Station where he refused to comply with a legal requirement to provide samples of his breath for analysis.

The accused was charged with Impaired Driving, Refusing to Provide Breath Samples and Failing to remain at the scene of an accident. The involved vehicle was heavily damaged and was towed from the scene and impounded for seven days and the man’s driver’s license was automatically suspended for 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a requirement to attend court later in March.

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OPP Police Press Releases Rainy River

Jade Therriault – Drunk Driving

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the Rainy River District have arrested and charged one individual with numerous offences after a motorist fled the scene of a traffic stop. 

On March 10, 2024, at approximately 1:27 a.m., OPP officers were conducting general patrol duties on Highway 71 in Chapple when a vehicle was observed going approximately 160 kilometers an hour in a posted 90 kilometer an hour zone. The accused attempted to evade police by parking the vehicle and leaving the scene on foot. Officers located the occupant of the vehicle after a brief search of the area.

As a result of the investigation, Jade Therriault, 24-years-old, of Thunder Bay, ON has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 plus, and Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle. The accused has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt, Drive Without Proper Rear Light – Motor Vehicle, and Drive Motor Vehicle – No Currently Validated Permit.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was issued.

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

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Huron OPP Police Press Releases

25 Year Old Arrested For Being Intoxicated

(HURON TWP, ON) – On March 9, 2024, at 9:22 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance along Blair’s Trail in Huron Township.

Officers responded and located an intoxicated individual at the scene.

They were taken into custody without incident.

A 25-year-old Township of Arran-Elderslie resident was charged with:

  • Being intoxicated in a public place
  • Open liquor in authorized place

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.

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Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Two vehicle collision in Middlesex Centre leaves one involved occupant deceased and three others with serious injuries.

On March 10, 2024, at 7:57 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Middlesex Centre Fire, were dispatched to Highbury Avenue North in Middlesex Centre, for the report of a serious collision involving two vehicles.

As a result, three individuals were transported to hospital with serious injuries.

One individual, an 85-year-old of London, died as a result of the collision.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team was on scene to assist with the investigation.

The roadway remained closed for the investigation between Plover Mills and Ilderton Road for approximately 4 hours few hours.

The investigation is continuing.

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Charlton OPP Police Press Releases

Kayla BROHM – Drunk Driving

(CHARLTON-DACK, ON) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On March 9, 2024, shortly before 1:30 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP came upon a motor vehicle in the ditch on Highway 560 in the Township of Charlton-Dack. Through investigation, police determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kayla BROHM, 23 years-of-age of Armstrong Township was charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 26, 2024. 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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OPP Police Press Releases Temiskaming

Awad KHAN – Attempt Murder, Weapons, Ect.

(TEMISKAMING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person in connection with an on-going investigation in Temiskaming.

Awad KHAN, 23 years-old, of Hamilton has been arrested and charged with 16 Criminal Code offences:

  • Attempt to commit murder using firearm
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Resist peace officer
  • Discharge firearm with intent
  • Assault peace officer
  • Firearm – use while committing offence
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Escape lawful custody
  • Discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Dangerous operation

He remains in custody, pending his next court appearance on March 12, 2024.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Sharleen COLLINS – Drunk Driving

(HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation.

On March 9, 2024, shortly before 1:50 a.m., Northumberland OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) spot check on Division Street, Hamilton Township. A pick-up truck approached and initially failed to stop for police. The vehicle then stopped for OPP and the individual provided a sample of breath into an Approved Screening Device (ASD). As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to a detachment for further testing.

Sharleen COLLINS, 45-years-old from Port Perry, has been charged with:

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

A further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

$41,000 Meth Bust – Major TAKHAR Arrested

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Brant-Oxford CSCU, West Region Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, and the Tactics and Rescue Unit, executed a search warrant following a drug trafficking investigation in Kitchener. 

Major TAKHAR, a 67-year-old resident of Cambridge, has been charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking- Opioid (other than Heroin)

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking- Methamphetamine

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking- Cocaine

Possession of a Schedule III Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking

The total estimated value of seized drugs, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and psilocybin is approximately $41,000.00.

The total estimated value of seized property is $1,800.00.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kitchener on April 19, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Jacob PEART – Arson, Break & Enter

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged in an arson investigation in Elliot Lake.

On March 6, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Elliot Lake Fire Department responded to a suspicious fire on College Place in Elliot Lake where multiple camper trailers were destroyed.

As a result of the investigation, Jacob PEART, 20-years-old, from Elliot Lake has been charged with:

  • Arson – damage to property (3 counts)
  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence (2 counts)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court on March 8, 2024.

The East Algoma Crime Unit in conjunction with the North East Region OPP Forensic Identification Services are continuing the investigation. 

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

Business Scammed Out of $210,00 Over 3 Years Before Noticing #CrimeDoesPay

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Members of the Crime Unit from Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have now charged a person in relation to a fraud investigation at a business in Collingwood. 

The investigation began in February 2023 when police received a complaint in regard to a former employee of a business who had altered payroll data so that funds could be deposited into their bank account.  

It was found that over the course of approximately three years, over $210,000 was defrauded from this business but had only been discovered recently. 

OPP have now charged 39-year-old Sarah GRAY of Wasaga Beach with one count of Fraud Over $5000. The accused is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on April 9, 2024. 

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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Ramandeep LEHAL – Impaired Driving

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with refusal as result of a single vehicle collision.

Earlier this morning, shortly after midnight, officers responded alongside Hastings Quinte EMS and Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue to the collision on Miller Road. Officers spoke with the driver and a demand for an approved screening device was made. As a result, the driver was arrested. Ramandeep LEHAL, age 43 from Prince Edward County, was charged with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·        Dangerous operation

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The driver was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on March 20, 2024. The driver also had their licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

Multi-Million Fraud – Nagatheepan SIVANANDARAJAH Arrested

(TORONTO, ON) – A North York resident has been charged following a months-long multi-million dollar fraud investigation involving suspicious transactions at multiple Ontario-based casinos. 

In the fall of 2023, the Investigation and Enforcement Bureau of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced an investigation into suspicious transactions that occurred at multiple casinos in Ontario as part of a multi-million dollar fraud scheme. 

As a result of the investigation, on March 7, 2024, Nagatheepan SIVANANDARAJAH, 42 years old of Scarborough, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·    Fraud Over $5000 – three counts

·    Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

·    Use, Deals, Acts on Forged Document – two counts 

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in New Market on April 4, 2024. 

The IEB is a division of the OPP, embedded within the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), responsible for conducting criminal, provincial and regulatory eligibility investigations to ensure integrity and public safety within the AGCO-regulated industries.    

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

One Airlifted After Aggravated Assault – David ZAMIDA Arrested

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one individual with aggravated assault in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

On February 25, 2024, members of the Huronia West Detachment responded to a report of an unconscious individual on Homewood Ave. The victim was in critical condition and was airlifted to a trauma center in Toronto.

On March 6, 2024, a search warrant was executed on the accused’s residence by the Huronia West Crime Unit, Huronia West Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

As a result of the investigation, the following items were seized:

  • A 9mm Kal Tec foldable rifle with three 30 round capacity magazines
  • A .22 calibre rifle
  • Two .22 calibre folding rifles
  • A black pellet gun
  • Shot gun ammo
  • Brass knuckles
  • A quantity of cocaine

David ZAMIDA, 46-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was charged with the following:

  • Aggravated Assault
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – Three Counts
  • Careless storage of Firearm
  • Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition – Two Counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

The accused was held for a bail and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 8, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Hero Citizen Follows Criminals – Kaitlin EMMONS & Jonathan GLOVER Arrested #Catch&Release

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two residents of Forest with several criminal offences following a report of a break and enter in progress at a commercial property in South Huron on February 29th, 2024. 

On Thursday, February 29th, just after 4:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a break and enter on Quebec Avenue in the Municipality of South Huron. The property owner discovered two suspects and a minivan on their property. The suspects fled the scene in the van, and the property owner followed, providing updates for police.

OPP officers from Huron, Lambton, and Middlesex Counties were involved as the suspect vehicle entered Middlesex and Lambton Counties, before being located stopped on private property in Bosanquet Township, Lambton County. A female was placed under arrest immediately, while the second male suspect was located hiding in the area. Officers transported both arrested parties to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for processing.

As a result of the investigation, the following charges have been laid:

Jonathan GLOVER, 42 years of age from Forest, Ontario has been charged with:

–      Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Release Order – (two counts).

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Tobacco Tax Act.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

Kaitlin EMMONS, 23 years of age from Forest, Ontario has been charged with:

–      Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000,

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Tobacco Tax Act and Cannabis Control Act.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.