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Sexual Assault By Fake Delivery Person – Make Sure It’s Not Dharmpreet SINGH Next Time You Open Your Door

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A recent criminal investigation conducted by Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) uniform members, with the assistance of the Crime Unit has resulted in a sex-related offence charge being laid. 

The charge is in relation to the incident that occurred on December 1, 2020 at an Oxford Street, Ingersoll address.  

As a result, 21-year-old Dharmpreet SINGH of Kitchener was charged with Sexual Assault.

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

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help. A toll free call can be placed to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline www.awhl.org/home at 1-866-863-0511 or Male Survivors of Sexual Assault at 1-866-887-0015 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

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14 Year Old Assaulted & Threatened

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Monday, November 30, 2020, at approximately 7:05 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment investigated an assault at a Bonnie Drive, Simcoe, Norfolk County, address.

It was determined that a 14-year-old youth was assaulted and threatened by other youths while at Wellington Park located in Simcoe, resulting in the victim suffering minor injuries.

Police are continuing to investigate and charges are pending. Updates will be provided when new information becomes available.

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20 Year Old Impaired Driver Airlifted To Hospital

(ST. CLAIR TWP, ON) – On June 24, 2020 at approximately 2:30 a.m. the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lambton County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and St. Clair Fire Department attended LaSalle Line, east of Kimball Road, St. Clair Township in relation to a single motor vehicle collision.  

The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital via AirORNGE with critical injuries.  

Ethan GAUTHIER, 20 year-old of Sarnia has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus, pursuant to the Criminal Code, Class G1 Licence Holder – Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver, Class G1 Licence Holder – Drive at Unlawful Hour, Novice Driver – Blood Alcohol Concentration above Zero and Driver – Fail to Properly Wear Seat Belt, pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act.  

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia on January 11, 2021.

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Repeat Offender Arrested Again – MISQUADIS Facing Numerous Charges

(ARRAN TWP, ON) – On December 1, 2020 at 2:31 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft from a residence along Concession 10 west in Arran Township. One individual was taken into custody and charges have been laid.

Joshua MISQUADIS, 38-years-old, of Saugeen First Nation has been charged with:

  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous Driving
  • Impaired Driving
  • Assault a Peace Officer
  • Possess a Firearm
  • Possess a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • 2 counts of Break and Enter
  • 2 counts of Possessing a Controlled Substance
  • Possess more than 30 grams of Marijuana
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Possess a Firearm or Ammunition while Prohibited
  • 2 counts of Fail to Comply with Undertaking
  • 2 counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order
  • Fail to Comply with Probation

The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for December 2, 2020.

Officers are continuing to search for a Red Suzuki 400 and 3 long guns. If you observe the stolen ATV, do not approach it. Contact your local police as soon as possible by calling 9-1-1.

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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Dale CONANT Arrested Again For Another Break And Enter

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On December 1, 2020 at 11:23 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break in at a residence along South line in the Municipality of Kincardine. Responding officers located an individual nearby that was taken into custody.

Dale CONANT, 42-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with Break and Enter, Trespass by Night, Possession of Property obtained by Crime and 2 Counts of Fail to comply with Probation. The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for December 2, 2020.

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.

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

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9 Collisions In 24 Hours

(GREY-BRUCE, ON) – On December 1st, 2020 the Grey Bruce area received a significant amount of snowfall and gave motorists the first real winter storm of the season to deal with. Members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to nine motor vehicle collisions (over a 24 hour period) and assisted with several more stranded motorists and stuck vehicles.

Grey Bruce OPP and the Ministry of Transportation remind motorists that now is the time to prepare for winter driving conditions.

  • Consider installing four winter snow tires (if you haven’t already);
  • Download the free Ontario 511 mobile App, to get access to real-time highway conditions and traffic information;
  • Plan on extra time for winter travel;
  • Clean snow and ice off of your vehicle;

Safe Winter Driving Tips:

  • Adapt your driving to the road and weather conditions;
  • Reduce your speed and avoid sudden maneuvers to stay in control at all times:
  • Avoid distractions and be alert for changing road conditions;
  • Leave more space between you and other vehicles so you have time to react and stop quickly;
  • Proceed with caution where large snowbanks could reduce your line of sight;

Stay alert, Stay safe!

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Joseph LOEPPKY – Drunk Driving

(NORTH GRENVILLE,ON) On November 27, 2020 shortly before 1:00 p.m. officers from Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a person consuming alcohol in a vehicle outside a store in North Grenville. The vehicle was located on County Road 44 and River Road. After the driver was spoken to an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized at the scene. The driver was arrested and brought to detachment for further testing. Joseph LOEPPKY, aged 68 years old, from Ottawa was charged with Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) under the Criminal Code section 320.14(1)(b).

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on January 8, 2020.

OPP are reminding the public that a 90 day automatic drivers licence suspension and a seven day impoundment of your vehicle accompanies any impaired driving charge. The Grenville County OPP remains committed to reducing impaired driving. Your help is requested in assisting with keeping our roads safe. If you suspect a driver is impaired call 911. You could be responsible for saving a life.

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School Bus Involved In Collision

(PEMBROKE, ON) – On Wednesday December 2, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision in the City of Pembroke. The collision, which occurred on Maple Avenue, involved a passenger car and a school bus with 21 elementary students on board. At the time of the collision the bus was proceeding northbound on Maple Avenue and the passenger car was attempting to enter Maple Avenue from a private drive. The minor collision took place at low speed, there were no injuries and neither vehicle required a tow.  

No charges will be laid in connection with the collision. The OPP reminds ALL drivers to take weather and driving conditions into account whenever you get behind the wheel. Even a light snowfall can make a difference. Please adjust your driving and slow down.

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Murder Plans Lead To Charges For Kevin HUMPHREY

(EAST HAWKESBURY TWP, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Hawkesbury area resident after an investigation into serious threats and harassment. 

On June 21, 2020, the OPP received a complaint about threatening messages. Officers attended a campground on County Road 19 in East Hawkesbury Township to begin an investigation.

The Hawkesbury OPP Crime unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch determined that an individual had been developing a plan to kill individuals. Officers arrested the accused on December 1, 2020.

Kevin HUMPHREY, age 56 of East Hawkesbury Township has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Counselling an Indictable offence which is not committed – sec. 464(a)
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – sec. 264(1)(a) – two counts
  • Criminal harassment-threatening conduct – sec. 264(2)(d)

The accused was remanded in custody and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on December 1, 2020.

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Adult Charged For Having Over 30 Grams Of Weed In Public

(NIPIGON, ON) – On December 1st 2020 at approximately 1 pm officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on First Street in the Town of Nipigon.

Officers conducting the RIDE check had an opportunity to stop a driver. The officers conducted an investigation that lead to the seizure of a quantity of marihuana.

Joseph Marshall age 57 of Red Rock, Ontario is charged with:

  • Possession of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place, contrary to the Cannabis Act 8(1)(a).
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Owners Charged Following Dog Attacks

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON)-Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an animal complaint on Kinsale Road in Selwyn Township on October 31, 2020 at approximately 5:00pm. The complainant reported that their dog had been attacked by another dog and had suffered serious injuries that required medical attention.

On November 27, 2020 at approximately 12:00pm, officers attended a residence on Moodie Drive in Douro-Dummer Township. The complainant reported that their two dogs were attacked by their neighbour’s two dogs. Both of the complainant’s dogs suffered serious injuries that require ongoing medical attention.

Both owners of the attacking dogs have been charged under the Dog Owners’ Liability Act and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough in March 2021.

As stated in the Act, the owner of a dog shall exercise reasonable precautions to prevent it from,

(a) Biting or attacking a person or domestic animal; or

(b) Behaving in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals

It is important to be in control of your dog at all times.

Please refer to the Dog Owners’ Liability Act for more information.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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John Salvagna Facing Impaired Driving Charge

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) Tuesday December 1st, 2020 at approximately 10:12 a.m., Officers from the Huntsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a car swerving from shoulder to shoulder while being driven on highway #35 in the township of Lake of Bays. Police conducted a traffic stop of the car and determined that the driver was under the influence of an intoxicating substance. 

The investigation resulted in John Salvagna a 52 year old male from Algonquin Highlands Township, Ontario being charged with the following:

–  Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired, contrary to section 320.14 (1)(a) 

  of the Criminal Code.

Salvagna was released and will be appearing in the Ontario Court of Justice, Huntsville Ontario, on January 20th, 2020 to answer to his charge.

Huntsville OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from alcohol-impaired and drug-impaired drivers. The OPP is reminding drivers that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when operating a motor vehicle.  

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12,750 Cartons Of Cigarettes Seized

(NIPIGON, ON) – On November 29, 2020 at approximately 3:34 PM officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11-17, Shuniah Township.

 As a result of the traffic stop, officers located and seized 12,750 cartons of unmarked cigarettes. Officers also seized a quantity of Canadian currency.

 Daniel Deschamps, age 46 of Winnipeg, MB has been charged with the following offences:

  •  Trafficking in Contraband Tobacco Criminal Code 121.1
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.

 The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in the Nipigon Ontario Court of Justice on March 2, 2021.

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Ruth CASWELL – Assault With Weapon

(MEAFORD, ON) – On November 29, 2020 at 10:25 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an assault at a residential complex at Parker Street West in the Municipality of Meaford.  

Two people were talking in the hallway of this apartment building, when a third person entered the hallway with a baseball bat and made threatening gestures at these people. There were no injuries.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Ruth CASWELL, 61 years-of-age, from Meaford, ON with assault with a weapon, section 267(a) Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 7, 2021.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with this investigation, 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 $2,000.

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Crap Load Of More Impaired Drivers

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – The Oxford County and County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), arrested four drivers with alcohol related driving offences in Oxford County.

On November 28, 2020, at approximately 1:55 a.m., OPP received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 401, Blandford Blenheim Township.

Police spoke with the driver, and it was determined that the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and taken into custody for testing.

As a result, 30-year-old William ZIMMER of Chatham was charged with the following offences:

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

On November 28, 2020, at approximately 3:10 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop after a vehicle drew attention to the officer, on Quarter Town Line, Tillsonburg.

Police spoke with the driver, and it became apparent that the driver had consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) test was administered, resulting in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, 26-year-old Jose LOPEZ-RODRIGEUZ of Tillsonburg was charged with the following offences:

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

On November 29, 2020, at approximately 6:30 p.m., OPP received a report of a disturbance on Highway 403, Norwich Township.

Police located the vehicle involved, and conducted a traffic stop. Officers spoke with the driver, and determined the driver was displaying signs of impairment. An ASD test was administered, resulting in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, 43-year-old Mark MAY of Peterborough was charged with the following offences:

  •  Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  •  Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance
  •  Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle
  •  Drive Motor Vehicle, No Currently Validated Permit
  •  Novice Driver – BAC Above Zero

On November 29, 2020, at approximately 8:20 p.m., OPP received a report of a traffic complaint on Highway 401, South-West Oxford Township.

Police located the vehicle and spoke with the driver. The driver was administered an ASD test, which resulted in a fail. The driver was transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, 32-year-old Larysa ONYSKIW of St. Catherines was charged with the following offences:

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

All of the accused had their drivers licences suspended and vehicles impounded.

They are all scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock at a later date.