Category: Police Press Releases

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On June 8, 2021, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a 31-year-old on Hunt Road, Zorra Township.

While on patrol, police observed a vehicle on the shoulder of the road and a traffic stop was conducted.

As a result of the investigation, Giuseppe FRANCHINI, 31-years-old of London was charged with the following offences:

•     Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
•     Failure to Comply with Release Order x 2

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on today’s date.

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On June 8, 2021, at approximately 12:05 a.m., the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a 40-year-old on Rivers Road, South-West Oxford Township.

Investigation determined that while on patrol, the officer observed a parked vehicle with headlights on and the engine running at that location.

Upon approaching the vehicle, several weapons were observed around the driver.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan DONA, 40-years-of-age from Woodstock was arrested and charged with the following offences:

•  Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
•  Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
•  Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
•  Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
•  Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There was Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
•  Transport Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition in a Careless Manner
•  Failure to Comply with Undertaking

The accused was held in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock today for a bail hearing.

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – On June 3, 2021, the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) assisted by other West Region CSCU units, executed two Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA) search warrants at two residences in Tillsonburg.

A quantity of methamphetamine, fentanyl, ecstasy, Canadian currency, drug processing equipment and property were seized.

The value of the seized items is estimated to be approximately $16,000 dollars.

As a result, Jan GIBBONS, 41-years-old of Tillsonburg and Nichole CHAMBERS, 29-years-old of Tillsonburg, were both charged with three counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking.

Both of the accused were held in custody pending bail hearings. 

GIBBONS has since been released and CHAMBERS is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on June 9, 2021.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment has charged a 61-year-old individual following an assault investigation involving weapons on Haldimand Road 12 in South Cayuga, Haldimand County, ON.

On Sunday June 6, 2021 at 11:22 p.m., OPP and Haldimand County paramedics responded to Haldimand Road 12 where it was reported an individual had been injured by an edged weapon and the suspect was also in possession of a firearm. It was further reported that the injured individual and another occupant were able to exit the residence to a safe location.

OPP set up containment of the area and, shortly afterward, the suspect exited the residence and was arrested without further incident.

The injured individual was transported by paramedics to a local area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

OPP investigation determined the suspect confronted, and struck the victim with an edged weapon. The suspect then brandished a firearm toward the victim and another occupant of the residence.

All parties involved are known to one another.

OPP obtained a search warrant and have seized a quantity of firearms from the residence.

OPP has charged 61-year-old Carl FEATHERSTONE, Haldimand County, ON with:

• Pointing a firearm (two counts)
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm (two counts)
• Assault with a weapon

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) -On Sunday, June 6, 2021, at approximately 2:35 p.m., members of the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit along with the OPP Marine Unit, located 8-year-old Mustapha ADAM from Toronto, Ontario deceased in the waters of Lake Erie. He was located approximately 200 yards away from the shoreline off of Cedar Drive in Turkey Point.

On Saturday, June 5, 2021, at approximately 5:31 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment, OPP Aviation Services, OPP Marine Unit, Norfolk County Fire Department, Norfolk County Paramedic Services along with the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Trenton responded to a report of a missing person at a Cedar Drive, Turkey Point address.

It was determined that an 8-year-old boy was seen swimming in the waters of Lake Erie after abandoning a floating raft and attempted to swim back to shore. Family members contacted police after they were unable to locate their son.

“The OPP would like to take this opportunity to say thank-you to witnesses that provided information to the investigating officers, and to everyone in the Turkey Point Community that offered their assistance to the family while dealing with this tragedy”. – Acting Sergeant Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP.

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were busy doing their part to keep our communities safe.

(Highway 403) – MORNING TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGES

On Friday June 4, 2021 at 8:14 a.m., an officer with the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Highway 403 in the County of Brant. The driver was arrested and transported to the Brant County OPP detachment for testing.

Police have charged Donna Marie CORNWELL, 56 years-of-age from Brant County with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford, Ontario at a later date.

 (Pleasant Ridge) – MID-AFTERNOON STUNT DRIVER FACING CHARGES

On Friday, June 4, 2021, at approximately 3:33 p.m., an officer with the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Shellard Lane in the County of Brant. The officer was on routine patrol when they located a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle’s speed was determined to be in excess of 50 km/h over the speed limit in a posted 60 km/h zone.

Police have charged Marc Anthony BUSSINEAU, 46-years-of-age from Brantford, Ontario with the following offences:

·           Race a motor vehicle – excessive speed,

·           Speeding 50+ kilometres per hour over the speed limit and

·           Driving while under suspension.

The vehicle was impounded at the roadside and the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for 7 days.

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

(St. George) – CONCERNED CITIZENS CALL RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE

On Saturday June 5, 2021 members of the Brant County OPP initiated a traffic stop after receiving a report from a concerned member of the public about a possible impaired driver.

Police have charged Michael MULLIN, 57 years-of-age of St. George with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford, Ontario at a later date.

If you see a suspected impaired driver, you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately by calling 9-1-1. 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.crimestoppersbb.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(Burford) TEEN STOPPED DRIVING MORE THAN 50KM/H OVER SPEED LIMIT

On Saturday, June 5, 2021, at approximately 6:02 p.m., an officer with the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Bishopsgate Road in the County of Brant. The officer was on routine patrol when they located a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle’s speed was determined to be in excess of 50 km/h over the speed limit in a posted 60 km/h zone.

Police have charged a 17 year-old driver from Tillsonburg, Ontario with the following offences:

·           Race a motor vehicle – excessive speed and

·           Speeding 50+ kilometres per hour over the speed limit.

The vehicle was impounded at the roadside and the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for 7 days.

(Highway 24 South) – OFFICERS ON PATROL NAB STUNT DRIVER

On Sunday June 6, 2021 members of the Brant County OPP initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle on Highway 24 South at Colborne Street West.

Police have charged Kyle VILEZ, 18 years-of-age of Brantford with:

• Driver motor vehicle-perform stunt-cause tire to lose traction.

The vehicle was impounded at the roadside and the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for 7 days.