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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Seth GAVIN

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

On March 6, 2024, just after 2:00 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were called to assist on a traffic stop which was conducted by a Protective Service Officer from the OPP in the area of HWY 10 and CTY RD 109 in the Town of Orangeville. Officers attended the scene and were quickly into an impaired operation investigation.

Seth GAVIN, a 21-year-old male, from Kitchener has been charged with:

•      Driving while under suspension

•      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

•      Fail to surrender insurance card

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Drug Bus – SIU Invokes Mandate

(Orillia, ON) – Officers from the Orillia Detachment Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals and seized a large quantity of fentanyl, cocaine and cash during execution of search warrants in the Town of Innisfil.

On February 28, 2024, the Orillia CSCU with the assistance from officers of the Orillia Detachment executed search warrants at a condominium, storage unit, and vehicle in relation to drug trafficking throughout Simcoe County, resulting in the arrest of two individuals.

During the execution of the warrant at the condominium, one individual sustained injuries. The individual was transported to a local hospital for treatment. As a result of the injury, the SIU was contacted and have invoked their mandate.

As a result of the investigation, police seized the following:

·        101 grams of Cocaine

·        278 grams of Fentanyl

·        22 oxycodone pills

·        $15000 cash proceeds

·        Digital scales and drug packaging

·        Multiple cellular devices

The following individuals have been charged:

Ajit KAHLON, 28-year-old of Beaumont, Alberta:

·        Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than Heroin) – Two Counts

·        Possession of Proceeds of property obtained by Crime over $5000

·        Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other than attend Court – Three Counts

·        Resist Peace Officer

Gurneet DHESI, 23-year-old of Calgary, Alberta:

·        Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than Heroin) – Two Counts

·        Possession of Proceeds of property obtained by Crime over $5000

Both accused were held pending bail hearings on February 29, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide any further information. Any other inquiries should be directed to SIU Communications at (416) 622-2342.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Treaty Three Police Service and the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), has led to charges being laid against three local residents.

On March 6, 2024, just prior to 5:00 p.m., a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant was executed at a residence on Memorial Avenue, City of Dryden, where a quantity of fentanyl, morphine pills, oxycodone pills, Canadian currency, and evidence of drug trafficking were located.

As a result of the investigation, Glen LOZEJ, 60 years old, Erin SMITH, 45 years old, and Rosalyn MEKINAK, 44 years old, have been arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (3 counts)
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

Additionally, Glen LOZEJ is also charged with obstruct police. Erin SMITH is also charged with fail to comply with release order and fail to comply with probation.

The accused individuals have been remanded into custody at the Kenora District Jail where they are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Kenora on March 11, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwold

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – 3 Charged, Names Released


(SOUTHWOLD, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County (St. Thomas) Detachment has arrested three individuals after police located a stolen vehicle.

On March 6, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the Elgin County OPP received a report of stolen vehicle being operated in the Township of Southwold.

At approximately 11:35 a.m., members of the Elgin County OPP located the stolen vehicle leaving a residence on Talbot Line near Union Road, Township of Southwold.

Police stopped the stolen vehicle, and three occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody without incident. Investigators determined that there was an outstanding arrest warrant, held by the London Police Service, for one of the individuals.

As a result of the investigation, Sheldan COOPER-OSTRANDER, a 28-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Possession property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine

Additionally, Taylor GERRITS, a 29-year-old from City of London was charged with:

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Possession property obtained by crime under $5000

Further, Chad WHITAKER, a 37-year-old from City of London was charged with:

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Possession property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused parties have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on April 16, 2024.

The 28-year-old was transferred into the custody of the London Police Service to satisfy the arrest warrant.

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Meryl MCGIVERN – Cocaine, Impaired Driving

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP, ON) – Two local residents are facing charges after an impaired driving investigation in the Township of Laurentian Valley (TLV) resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine.   

On March 2, 2024, at approximately 10:20 p.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious passenger vehicle parked on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Trail near Whitewater Road in TLV. Officers located the vehicle on the trail and as part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted. Further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment.   

As a result of this investigation the driver, 37-year-old Meryl MCGIVERN of Pembroke, has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine – two counts

Vehicle passenger 46-year-old Candace RANGER of TLV, was charged with one count of possession of schedule I substance – cocaine, contrary to the CDSA. 

The accused driver had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. Both accused individuals were released and are scheduled appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 9, 2024. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwold

Daniel HANSAN – Impaired Driving

(SOUTHWOLD, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County (St. Thomas) Detachment has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On March 16, 2024, at approximately 11:10 p.m., members of the Elgin County OPP (St. Thomas Detachment) initiated a single-vehicle collision investigation involving a passenger vehicle that lost control and left the roadway on Wonderland Road near Ron McNeil Line, Township of Southwold.

The investigating officer observed signs of impairment from the driver. The driver transported to a local hospital with minor injuries and arrested without incident.

As a result of the investigation, Daniel HANSAN, a 28-year-old of London was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on April 9, 2024.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Michael McCabe – Drunk Driving

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Fort Frances have arrested and charged one individual with numerous offences after a traffic stop.  

On March 6, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., OPP observed a driver who was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle in Canada. A traffic stop was conducted near the Co-op gas station where it was determined through investigation that the driver was impaired. The accused was transported to the OPP detachment where he failed to provide a breath sample to a qualified breath technician.

As a result of the investigation, Michael McCabe, 49-years-old, of Fort Frances, ON has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs, Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code, and Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand.

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 8, 2024.

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Police Press Releases West Grey Police

West Grey Police Weekly Update

On February 21, 2024  West Grey Police were advised of a vehicle in the ditch on Grey Rd 4 between Durham and Hanover.

Officers attended and located a 37 year old male who admitted to being the driver of the ditched vehicle.  Officers could smell alcohol on the subject’s breath and  when requested to provide a breath sample into the roadside screening device the subject refused.  The subject was subsequently charged with failing to comply with the demand as well as operating a vehicle without insurance and driving while under suspension.

The vehicle was towed and the accused was released and will appear in court at a future date.

On February 24, 2024 West Grey officers were advised that a 42 year old male who was currently on domestic violence related charges had breached conditions of his release.  A warrant was issued for his arrest.  On March 3, 2024 he was located in Hanover after committing offences there and the warrant for his arrest was executed.  He was held in custody for a bail hearing and remains in custody at press time.

On March 5, 2024 West Grey Police officers received a report about physical threats made against a tenant by her landlord.  The landlord is currently on a conditional sentence order for other offences as well.  A 47 year old male from West Grey was arrested and charged with Utter Threats and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous person and it is also alleged that he has breached his conditional sentence order.  He was held for bail.

West Grey Police want to Thank the plungers and everyone involved with the success of our West Grey Police Service, LETR Polar Plunge, $7500.00 was raised for Special Olympics Athletes.  Thank you to the West Grey FrazzleFest committee for adding our event to their Festival.  This now, will be an annual event at the West Grey FrazzleFest.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Kincardine Drug Bust – Dale CONANT Arrested Again

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On March 8, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) and South Bruce OPP officers executed a search warrant at a residence along Kincardine Avenue in Kincardine. 

As a result of the execution of the warrant, police seized a quantity of Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Percocet, and Hydromorphone. The value of the seized controlled substance is estimated to be $28,533.

Officers also seized offence related property including Canadian currency, packaging material and cell phones. The value of the seized items is estimated to be more than $1,840.

Cheryl REDMOND, 41-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance of the Purpose of Trafficking – Four Counts
  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on June 5, 2024, to answer to the charges.

Dale CONANT, 45-year-old, from North York was charged with:

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance of the Purpose of Trafficking – Four Counts
  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
  • Disobey Court Order – Three Counts

The accused was held in custody pending the results of a show cause hearing scheduled for March 8, 2024.

From the Archive:
Repeat Offender Arrested After Struggle
Break And Enter – Dale CONANT
Dale CONANT Arrested Again For Another Break And Enter

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Garden River First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Names Released

(GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION, ON) – Two individuals are facing numerous charges after failing to stop for police. On March 5, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Batchewana First Nation Police were notified that a vehicle had failed to stop for officers from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.

A short time later, officers located the suspect vehicle on Sweet Grass Street in Garden River First Nation. A search of the vehicle yielded large quantities of various illicit drugs, including over 71 grams of suspected Fentanyl, over 24 grams of suspected Cocaine, over 18 grams of suspected Crystal Methamphetamine, and approximately 219 Percocet pills. Street value of the seized drugs is estimated at $17,000.00. Officers also located drug paraphernalia, over $2,000.00 in Canadian currency, and a replica firearm inside the vehicle.

As a result, the driver of the vehicle, 29-year-old Michael HOGAN-DENIS, from Sault Ste. Marie, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance Trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for Trafficking – Opioid – two counts
  • Possession of Prohibited Device
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order – two counts
  • Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order – three counts

The passenger of the vehicle, 25-year-old Bridgette SIMONS, from Thessalon, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for Trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for Trafficking – Opioid – two counts
  • Possession of Prohibited Device
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000

Both accused individuals were remanded into custody, pending bail hearings.

Sault Ste. Marie OPP and Batchewana First Nation Police officers were assisted by the OPP Community Street Crime and Canine Units. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Hills

Collision: Farisai MUNZVENGI Arrested For Drunk Driving

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – One person has been charged after a police investigation into a two-vehicle collision.

On March 6, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Municipality of Trent Hills Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), responded to a report of a collision between two passenger vehicles on County Road 25 in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

Police arrived and during the investigation, an officer utilised an Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to a detachment for further testing. The driver of the second vehicle was treated by EMS prior to attending a local hospital for minor injuries.

Farisai MUNZVENGI, 32-years-old from North York has been charged with:

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

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance.

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.

The OPP reminds motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

28 Year Old From Goderich Arrested #Catch&Release

(GODERICH, ON) – On February 28th, 2024, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 28-year-old individual from Goderich has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Mischief – Domestic,

–      Failure to Comply with Undertaking – (two counts),

–      Resist Peace Officer,

–      Dangerous Operation.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled for the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

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Haliburton OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers

(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) – Haliburton Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers, that had been travelling in the wrong lane, in two separate incidents in the last week.

On March 1, 2024, shortly before 10:00 pm, Haliburton Highlands OPP stopped a passenger vehicle that had been driving in the oncoming lane towards a police cruiser on Bobcaygeon Road in Minden.

As a result of the investigation, Tabbitha WATTS, 35 years of age, of Peterborough was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired-alcohol

·        Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on April 3, 2024.

On March 5, 2024, shortly before 7:00 pm, Haliburton Highlands OPP, stopped a passenger vehicle driving in the oncoming lane on County Road 21 in the Municipality of Dysart et al.

An investigation was commenced and as a result, Robert KRZECZKOWSKI, 60 years of age, of St. Catharines was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on April 3, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wawa

34 Year Old Arrested Twice In One Night #Catch&Release

(WAWA, ON) – A local resident is facing criminal charges after being arrested by police twice in one night. On March 7, 2024, shortly before 1:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of mischief on Third Avenue in Wawa. 

As a result of the investigation, Marlee PANCO, 34 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with:

  • Mischief Under $5,000

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 8, 2024 in Wawa.

While in police custody, the accused showed signs of being impaired by alcohol. Upon release, the accused was provided a courtesy ride home and warned by police not to drive a vehicle, due to suspected impairment.

Shortly after 2:00 a.m., while conducting general patrol in Wawa, Superior East OPP observed the accused driving a vehicle on Mackey Street. 

Investigation confirmed the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, the accused was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 8, 2024 in Wawa. They were also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

John Hennekam – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation on March 07, 2024.

On March 07, 2024 at approximately 00:54 am, officers conduced a traffic stop on Highway 35 after a motor vehicle failed to stop for a RIDE program and almost struck an officer. An impaired driving investigation commenced.

John Hennekam 51 years old of Lindsay was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80

The accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicles was towed and impounded for 7 days.