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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

John BOUGHNER Tasered By Police While Running Away

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Middlesex County OPP officers used a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) to assist with arresting an individual with a weapon.

On March 5, 2024, at 11:36 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Canine, and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), were dispatched to an address in Newbury, Municipality of Southwest Middlesex for the report of a disturbance.

As police arrived on scene, an individual was observed running from the property with an edged weapon in their hand.

Officers deployed a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) to assist in effecting an arrest.

The individual was transported to hospital as a precaution. Officers were uninjured.

As a result, John BOUGHNER, a 39-year-old of Southwest Middlesex, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on May 6, 2024.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.  

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Jessyka VEILLEUX – Trespass, Hit & Run, Careless Driving

(COCHRANE, ON) – Police arrested the driver of a motorized snow vehicle (MSV) that had fled the scene after colliding with a house.

On March 2, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the James Bay Police responded to a call of a MSV hitting the air conditioning unit of a home on Third Avenue in Cochrane. The driver had fled on foot prior to police arrival.

Police located and arrested the driver who was hiding in a near by shed, under a tarp. The driver’s licence was discovered to be suspended under the criminal code.

As a result of the investigation, Jessyka VEILLEUX, 34 years of age of Iroquois Falls, was charged with the following:

  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
  • Resist peace officer
  • Trespassing at night
  • Fail to report collision
  • Careless driving

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

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize This Suspect?

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a theft from a retailer in Fergus. At approximately 8:00 p.m., on March 2, 2024, the suspects entered the store, placed nearly $1000 in product in a black duffle bag and left the store, making no attempt to pay for the items.

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person responsible for the theft. Surveillance photos attached.

Anyone with any information related to this occurrence is asked to call investigators 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 on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sundridge

Weapon & Drug Bust

(SUNDRIDGE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals with drug related offences after two search warrants were executed at two separate residences in the Village of Sundridge.

On Tuesday March 5, 2024, the Almaguin Highlands OPP’s Street Crime Unit (CSCU) detachment members, Canine Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) arrested four individuals and located over 100 grams of suspected cocaine, over 1000 tabs of suspected amphetamines, over 140 suspected Percocet, and approximately $5,200 dollars in Canadian currency. The street value for the drugs seized was approximately $17,000. Police also located and seized an imitation firearm, shot gun, .22 riffle and ammunition.

As a result of the investigation, three people were arrested and charged.  

Gregory HALL, 38-years-old of Sundridge was charged with the following:

·      Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm (two counts)

·      Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Other drugs (amphetamine)

·      Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking -Opioid (other than heroin)

·      Possession property obtained by crime under $5000

James GRAVELLE, 34-years-old of Sundridge was charged with the following:

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine (two counts)

·      possession property obtained by crime under $5000

Sara SAUNDERS, 28-year-old of Sundridge was charged with the following:

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine (two counts)

·      possession property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused persons remain in custody pending a bail hearing.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Jonathon SYLVESTER Arrested Again

(MIDLAND, ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment wrapped up several recent investigations with an arrest on March 5, 2024

At approximately 6:57 a.m. March 5, 2024, officers responded to a theft in progress at a Vinden Street, Midland retail store. Officers were able to locate the suspect and arrested Jonathon SYLVESTER 35-years of Christian Island at a nearby taxi stand and seized a quantity of fentanyl, bank cards along with lottery tickets. The accused was transported back to Detachment for further investigation.

As a result of further investigation, the accused was arrested on a warrant as the accused from an incident also investigated by Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers. On Feb 26, 2024, an investigation was commenced after a Peel Street, Penetanguishene resident reported the theft of a locked 2014 Honda CRV. Through the officers investigation, the accused was identified and the vehicle was located and returned to the owner.

The accused was held for a bail hearing on the following criminal offences.

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin) contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

and further charged with the following criminal offences in relation to the theft of vehicle occurrence.

  • Fraud Under $5000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Jim CORDEIRO Arrested Again

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A wanted individual is now in custody after being arrested in the City of Pembroke.

On the morning of March 5, 2024, members of the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located the individual and, with the assistance of patrol officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP, an arrest was made. The accused was wanted in relation to a criminal harassment and intimidation investigation after police and probation officers were targeted in January and February 2024. 

Jim CORDEIRO, age 41 of no fixed address, is charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Intimidation of justice system participant – two counts
  • Criminal harassment – threatening conduct
  • Criminal harassment – repeatedly communicate
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – six counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing on March 6, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Red Lake

Police Charge Turtle With Mischief

(RED LAKE) – One individual is facing mischief charges following an incident at a local motel.

On March 1, 2024, shortly before 2:30 a.m., members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a mischief incident at a motel on Highway 105 in the Municipality of Red Lake.

Through investigation, it was determined that a motel window had been damaged.

As a result, Arnold TURTLE, 18-years-old, of Pikangikum First Nation, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on April 18, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Philip ANDERSON – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with an Impaired Driving offence following a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday February 28th, 2024. 

On February 28th, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Huron County OPP officers were dispatched to a report of a collision involving two vehicles on Main Street North in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron.

Police attended the scene and determined that the at-fault driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving. A demand was made by police for a sample of the driver’s breath into the roadside screening device, which resulted in a failure. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for further breath tests with an OPP qualified breath technician.

Philip ANDERSON, 66 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 25th, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

Ashlen WIERSEMA – Drunk Driving

(KENORA) – Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired charges following two separate incidents.

On March 2, 2024, just after 2:00 a.m., while on general patrol, officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle outside a business on Main Street South in the City of Kenora.

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

As a result, Ashlen WIERSEMA, 35-years-old, of Kenora, 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 Kenora on March 21, 2024.

On the same day, just after 11:30 p.m., members of the Kenora OPP Detachment were on general patrol in the area of First Avenue South and observed a traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop.

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

As a result, Donald PARKS, 79-years-old, of Kenora has been arrested and charged under the CC with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on March 28, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Red Lake

Twila KAKEGAMIC – Drunk Driving

(RED LAKE) – One individual is facing impaired charges following a traffic complaint.

On March 1, 2024, just after 7:00 a.m., members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver on Highway 105 near Young Street in the Municipality of Red Lake. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.

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

As a result, Twila KAKEGAMIC, 34-years-old, of Keewaywin, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·        Novice Driver – B.A.C. Above Zero

·        Driver Fail to Surrender Licence

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on April 18, 2024.

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Lucknow OPP Police Press Releases

Raymond HUNTER Arrested For Drunk Driving Again

(LUCKNOW, ON) – On March 2, 2024, at 8:36 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspected impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle along Canning Street in Lucknow and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician for breath tests.

Raymond HUNTER, 63-years-old, from the Township of Huron Kinloss was charged with:

  • Impaired Driving
  • Operate over 80 milligrams

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on April 10, 2024, to answer to the charges.

An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.

From the archive:
HUNTER Arrested For Drunk Driving – June 6, 2017

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OPP Police Press Releases Tiverton

40 Year Old From Kincardine Arrested – Name Released

(TIVERTON, ON) – On March 3, 2024, at 3:56 a.m., members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. along Main Street in Tiverton, when they encountered an unlicensed driver.

Upon further investigation, officers found a quantity of illicit drugs in the vehicle.

Chad MILLER, 40-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Driving while under suspension
  • Possession of a controlled substance
  • Obstruct a Peace Officer

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on April 24, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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OPP Police Press Releases Seguin

Repeat Offender Arrested Again – MADDEN

(SEGUIN, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On March 3, 2024, shortly after 10:00 p.m. members of the West Parry Sound OPP came upon a collision on Highway 518 in the Township of Seguin. Both the driver and passenger were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Lauren MADDEN, 36 years-of-age of Seguin Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – causing bodily harm
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle – causing bodily harm
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 18, 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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Deseronto OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Drunk Drivers Arrested

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

On March 1, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., officers from the L&A County OPP received a report of a vehicle colliding with a parked vehicle in the driveway of a residence on Dundas Street in Deseronto. Police attended the scene and arrested the driver for impaired driving.

As a result of this investigation, L&A County OPP has charged Glenn MARACLE, age 61, of Deseronto, 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 March 26, 2024. The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

On March 1, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., officers from the L&A County OPP received a report of a suspected impaired driver by Centre Street and Alkenbrack Street in Napanee. Police attended the scene and located the vehicle parked in a grocery store parking lot. Police arrested the driver for impaired driving. A search incidental to arrest police located two drivers licences and two credit cards that did not belong to the driver or the passenger.

As a result of this investigation, L&A County OPP has charged Jocelyn PILON, age 62, of Shefford, QC, with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Personation with intent (identity fraud) – two counts
  • Possession of credit card – two counts
  • Indecent act – public place

The accused was held for a bail hearing and later released 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.

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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

8 Break & Enters – Davyd KHOCHOLAVA Arrested

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged after multiple Break and Enters were reported in Tecumseh and Lakeshore.

The Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) identified an individual who was responsible for eight Break and Enter investigations between May 21, 2023 and February 22, 2024.

As a result, on March 3, 2024, Davyd KHOCHOLAVA, 56 years-of-age of Windsor was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:

·        Robbery with violence S.343(a) CC (ONE COUNT)

·        Break, Enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence S.348(1)(a) CC (ONE COUNT)

·        Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence S.348(1)(b) CC (SIX COUNTS)

·        Possession Break In Instruments S 351(1) CC (SIX COUNTS)

·        Disguise with Intent S.351(2) (TWO COUNTS)

·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 S.354(1)(a) CC (ONE COUNT)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Windsor.