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Middlesex County Holiday Arrests

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On December 29, 2020 at 01:35 a.m. Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a motor vehicle weaving in its lane and striking a curb on Industrial Rd. in the City of London. A traffic stop was completed and as a result of an investigation police have charged the driver Mark MOSCHUK – age 39- of Tillsonburg, ON with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine as per section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA) as well as,
  • Careless driving as per section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)

Police have also charged the vehicle passenger Kenya ROWE – age 26- of Norwich TWP with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine as per section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA)

Both parties have been released from police custody and are schedule to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in February 2021 to speak to the charges.

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) On December 27, 2020 at 5:46 a.m. Middlesex OPP responded to reports of a single motor vehicle that struck and broke a hydro pole on Elgin Rd. near Avon Dr., located in Thames Centre. Upon arrival at the scene police soon learned that the driver was impaired. The driver was placed under arrest at the scene and transported to the London OPP Detachment for further tests. The vehicle passenger was treated and released at the scene for minor injuries.

As a result of an investigation police have charged Corrinne SWARTZ – age 24- of Bayham ON with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs as per section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in March of 2021.

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) On December 26, 2020 Middlesex OPP were on directed patrol as a result of a recent recovered stolen vehicle, when they located a suspicious motor vehicle on Thorndale Rd in Thames Centre. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified to be suspended driver within the Province of Ontario. As a result of an investigation police have charge the driver, Grzegorz MALOLEPSZY – age 34- of London, ON with multiple offences including:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime,under $5,000 – in Canada, as per section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
  • Possession break in instruments, as per section 351(1) CC
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine as per section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA)
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition as per section 92(2) of the CC
  • Possession of an identity document as per section 56.1 of the CC

The accused has also been charged with three offences under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and one offence under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA). The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice on March 13, 2020 to speak to the charges.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) On December 24, 2020 at 8:07 p.m. Middlesex OPP located a motor vehicle travelling at 150km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone on Richmond St., Middlesex Centre. A traffic stop was completed and a driver -age 50- from London, ON has been charged with:

  • Race a motor vehicle – Excessive speed as per section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)

The drivers licence was suspended at the roadside and the vehicle was impounded for a period of seven days. The driver was released with a future court date to speak to the charges.

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) On December 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Middlesex OPP stopped a motor vehicle on the w/b lanes of HWY 401 at Veterans Memorial Parkway (VMP) after the vehicle was locked on radar at 154 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone. The driver -age 20- of London, ON was charged with:

  • Race a motor vehicle – Excessive speed as per section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
  • Fail to signal – lane change as per section 142(1) HTA

The drivers licence was suspended at the roadside and the vehicle was impounded for a period of seven days. The driver was released with a future court date to speak to the charges.

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) On December 22, 2020 Middlesex OPP responded to reports of an assault in the drive through area of Tim Hortons, located in Glencoe, ON. The altercation was believed to be in relation to a road rage incident. As a result of an investigation police have charged Derek FIFE – age 39- of Chatham, ON with:

  •   CC 266 Assault

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice on February 23, 2021 to speak to the charges.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority. 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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Afterlife Scammer Charged For Breaking Gathering Limits

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On December 27, 2020, shortly after 9:00 a.m. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington officers responded to a complainant of ongoing church services in the 1300 block of Mersea Road 8, Leamington in which more than 10 people were attending contrary to current restrictions. Upon police arrival, officers observed several people inside the church, well above current limits, and requested that the service be ended. 

A 29-year-old from Leamington took responsibility for the gathering and was charged with failing to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order, contrary to section 10(1)(a) of the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020. The matter is scheduled for February 4, 2020 in the Leamington Ontario Court of Justice.

A short time later another complaint was received and police attended the 700 block of Mersea Road 8, Leamington in response to a large gathering. Police requested the service be ended.

A 46 year-old from Chatham-Kent, a representative of the church, was charged with failing to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order, contrary to section 10(1)(a) of the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020. The matter is scheduled for February 4, 2020 in the Leamington Ontario Court of Justice.

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Another Officer Gets Free Paid Holiday For Breaking Law – Sergeant Jamie GILLESPIE

(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – As a result of an ongoing internal investigation, members with the OPP Office of Professionalism, Respect, Inclusion and Leadership (previously known as Professional Standards Bureau) arrested an officer on December 28, 2020.

Sergeant Jamie GILLESPIE, a 20-year member, currently serving at the Wellington County OPP Detachment, has been charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) offences:

·      Attempt to intercept private communication as per Section 184(1);

·      Obstruct Justice as per Section 139(2);

·      Breach of trust as per Section 122;

·      Counselling offence that is not committed – indictable offence as per Section 464 (a); and with

·      Obstruct Peace Officer as per Section 129(a).

The officer is currently suspended and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on January 29, 2021. 

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Another Mugging After Victim Agrees To Meet In Parking Lot

Publish Date: Dec 29, 2020
Incident Date: Dec 28, 2020
Location: EDWARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, ON Canada

On December 28, 2020, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to the area of Edward Street and Johnston Avenue in Cambridge for a report of a robbery. The victim had arranged to sell an item online through a buy and sell website and met with unknown individuals in a nearby parking lot. During the exchanged the victim was approached by two males, one of which was brandishing a gun.

The males robbed the victim and were last seen fleeing on foot. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries. The first suspect has been described as male, white, approximately 6′ tall, with a thin build, wearing black clothing and a dark mask. The race of the second suspect is unknown at this time, however, they have been described as male, approximately 5’5” tall, with a thin build wearing dark clothing and a mask. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Waterloo Regional Police would like to remind the public of the buy and sell exchange zone at North Division, located at 45 Columbia Street in Waterloo. The public is encouraged to use this location when meeting to exchange items. Other safety tips to consider while exchanging items are: bring a friend or let someone know when and where your meeting is taking place, don’t carry a large amount of cash with you, and be wary of the location changing at the last minute.

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21 Year Old Arrested For Dangerous Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) –  On December 27, 2020 shortly after 4:00 PM Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) traffic officers were on patrol in the area of the County Road 42 near Patillo Road, Lakeshore when they observed a motor vehicle being operated in an erratic manner. 

Officers observed a vehicle do two complete circles causing other vehicles on the roadway to stop to avoid a collision.

Officers conducted a traffic stop and the driver was arrested for Dangerous Driving under the Criminal Code of Canada (C.C.).

A search of the vehicle revealed that the suspect was in possession of a quantity of cannabis which is an offence under the Cannabis Control Act. (CCA)

Tyler DESJARDIN, 21 years-old of Tecumseh, is scheduled to appear in Windsor Ontario Court of Justice charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle – CC
  • Drive Motor Vehicle Cannabis readily available – CCA

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Ambulance Involved In Hit And Run

Publish Date: Dec 29, 2020
Incident Date: Dec 28, 2020
Location: KING ST E and FAIRVIEW AVE, KITCHENER ON Canada

On Monday, December 29, 2020, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to the area of King Street East at Fairview Avenue in Kitchener for a hit and run collision involving a vehicle and a Region of Waterloo Paramedic Service’s Ambulance.

The Ambulance was travelling west on route to the hospital with a patient on board when it was struck by a vehicle travelling east. The impact caused damage along the driver’s side of both vehicles. The Ambulance stopped, however, the other vehicle failed to remain and was last seen travelling east toward Ottawa Street.

The paramedic driving the ambulance suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital in a second Ambulance. The paramedic in the back, along with the patient on board were not injured. King Street was closed to traffic until 10:30 p.m.

The investigation remains ongoing by the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Unit. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information relating to the vehicle involved is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 x8856 or x8791, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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33 Year Old Arrested Following Ditch Rollover

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On December 20, 2020, at approximately 3:00 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 16 near Side Road 15 in the Township of Centre Wellington.

It was reported that a vehicle left the road, entered a ditch, and rolled over.

Upon arrival, police spoke with the driver and formed the opinion that they was under the influence of alcohol. A Roadside Screening test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and underwent further testing.

Michael Alan NEVETT, 33-years-old of Orangeville, has been charged with Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code and Having Open Container of Liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence Act.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on January 15, 2021 to answer to the charges.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Online Seller Robbed At Shotgun Point At Parking Lot Meeting – Suspect Descriptions Released

Incident #: WA20275535
Publish Date: Dec 24, 2020
Incident Date: Dec 23, 2020
Location: EDWARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, ON Canada

On December 23, 2020, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police received a report of a robbery in the area of Edward Street and Johnston Avenue in Cambridge. The victim had arranged to sell items online through a buy and sell website and met with unknown males in a public parking lot.

One of the male subjects brandished a shotgun while another fled the area on foot with the victim’s property. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries. The first suspect has been described as male, white, in his mid-20s, approximately 6’0″ tall, with a thin build, and was last seen wearing black clothing and a dark mask.

The second suspect has been described as male, white, in his 50s, approximately 5’5″ tall, with a medium build, and was last seen wearing a lighter jacket, dark pants and a dark mask.

The third suspect has been described as male, brown, in his mid-20s, 5’5″ tall, with a medium build, and was last seen wearing a brown jacket/vest, dark pants, black shoes and a black mask.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Waterloo Regional Police would like to remind the public to meet in well-lit, public locations that are known to have surveillance cameras. Police would also like to encourage you to bring a friend or let someone know when and where your meeting is taking place. Don’t carry a large amount of cash with you and be wary of the location changing at the last minute. If anything appears suspicious, call police immediately.

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Repeat Offender Tracked By K9 After OnStar Stops Vehicle & Donavan HUYCKE Runs For It

(RENFREW, ON) – On December 23, 2020, at around 10:00 p.m., members of the Renfrew County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in the Town of Renfrew. A vehicle actively avoided the check point and was later observed on Elgin Avenue West.

Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle accelerated away, only stopping briefly when blocked in, which resulted in minor damage to a police cruiser and the suspect vehicle. The vehicle was located again on Highway 511 and further attempts were made to bring the vehicle to a stop. 

OnStar was contacted by the rental agency, which led to the vehicle finally coming to a stop on the northbound shoulder of Highway 511 south of Larocque Road. 

The driver immediately jumped over the guard rail on the northbound side and ran off. 

The OPP Emergency Response Team, (ERT) along with the Canine Unit, were deployed and at around 2:00 a.m., December 24, the suspect was located. The driver and three passengers were arrested.

Donavan HUYCKE, aged 28, from Tillsonburg, was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Flight from Police – sec 320.17
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle – sec. 320.16(1)
  • Failure to stop after accident – sec. 320.16(1)
  • Operation while prohibited – sec. 320.18(1)(a) – two counts
  • Assault with a weapon – sec. 267(a)
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – sec.733.1(1)
  • Failure to comply with release order – sec. 145(5)(a) – five counts
  • Driving while under suspension – Highway Traffic Act sec. 53(1)

The accused will appear in front of the Ontario Court of Justice, via video link, for a bail hearing today.

If you have any information on the above investigations or any other please contact Grenville OPP on 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don’t go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

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37 Year Old Ditch Drunk Driver From Owen Sound Arrested In Meaford

(MEAFORD, ON) – On December 21, 2020 at 9:34 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 26, near the 2nd Concession North, in the Municipality of Meaford.  

A driver in a sport utility vehicle had driven into the ditch.

Officers attended and spoke with this driver. The driver showed obvious signs of impairment and was arrested for impaired driving. The driver was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Chatsworth for additional testing.  

The results of the breath test were over the legal limit of 80 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Nathan PARK, 37 years-of-age, from Owen Sound with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) and operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs or more, section 320.14(1)(b) CCC.

This driver was issued a 90 day drivers licence suspension and their vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 18, 2021.

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Child Abducted During Home Invasion – Parents Chase Down Nathaniel KAHGEE & Rescue Their Child

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) On December 23, 2020 at 8:17 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a child abduction that had just occurred on Eagle Street, on the Saugeen First Nation Reserve.

The investigation revealed a suspect had broken into a residence, took a young child and fled. The victim’s parents pursued the suspect and regained custody of their child. The suspect fled the scene.

Officers conducted a search of the area with the assistance of members of the West Region Emergency Response Team. The suspect was located and taken into custody.   

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Nathaniel KAHGEE, 26 years-of-age, from Saugeen First Nation, ON with the following offences:

  •  Abduction of a person under 14, section 28(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
  • Break and enter a dwelling house – commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(b) CCC

The accused has been remanded into custody, following a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice on December 24, 2020.   

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at http://hc-cs.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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False Carjacking Report Leads To Arrest

(ARRAN TWP, ON) – On July 16, 2020 at 10:01 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a vehicle theft report from an address along Bruce Road 10 in Arran Township. 

The caller reported that a pedestrian had brandished a weapon before taking their Silver Mercedes GLK350 Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).

Members of the South Bruce OPP, OPP Aviation Services, a member of the OPP Forensic Identification Unit and an OPP Canine Unit responded to the call.

As a result of the continuing police investigation, conducted by members of the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit, a 55-year-old resident of Arran Township was charged with Public Mischief.

The accused will be appearing in court as required to answer to the charge.

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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Daniel SASS Arrested – Break And Enter – 2 Long Guns Still Missing

(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. 

As a result of the continuing police investigation, a second person is facing criminal charges.

Daniel SASS, 43-years-old, of Saugeen First Nation has been charged with:

  • 2 counts of Break and Enter
  • Theft of a Motor Vehicle
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Drive while under Suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on February 10, 2021 to answer to the charges.

Officers are continuing to search for 2 long guns that were taken when the ATVs were stolen.

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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Texting Drunk Driver Arrested – ANDERSON

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at approximately 7:25 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment stopped a vehicle at a County Line, Townsend, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that an officer was travelling along County Line when they had to take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision with another motor vehicle. The officer subsequently stopped the vehicle and conducted an investigation.

As a result, police charged 26-year-old Austin Darrel ANDERSON of Brantford, Ontario with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus,

·        Fail to comply with probation order,

·        Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available,

·        Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero, and

·        Drive – hand held communication device.

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

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Three Charged In Road Rage Incident – Do You Have Video?

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to attend a collision on St George Road at McLean School Road in the County of Brant on December 24, 2020 at 1:00 a.m.

It was determined that an altercation happened on St George Road while two vehicles were travelling north bound, then a collision occurred at St George Road at McLean School Road. Following the collision another altercation took place outside of the vehicles.

Police have charged three individuals with the following offences:

Douglas NOBLES 47-years-old of Cambridge, Ontario has been charged with assault contrary to Section 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Eriq St JULES 20-years-old of Cambridge, Ontario has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle section 320.13(1)
  • Mischief to property under $5000 section 430 (1) (a)

Lionel GRIFFIN 28-years-old of Wasaga Beach, Ontario has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Mischief to property under $5000 section 430 (1) (a)
  • assault contrary to Section 266

The County of Brant Detachment is continuing to investigate this incident and would like to speak to any potential witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the County of Brant OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford at a later date to answer to the charges.

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.