Category: Police Press Releases

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On Friday, January 29, 2021, members the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Community Street Crime Units from Oxford, Middlesex, County of Brant and Norfolk County executed a search warrant at a Goshen Street, Tillsonburg address.

As a result, investigators took two people into custody without incident and recovered a quantity of suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine and Canadian currency.

Charged with the following offences is 28-year-old Nichole Marie CHAMBERS of Tillsonburg, Ontario:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl,
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking Methamphetamine,
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine, and
• Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Charged with the following offences is 41-year-old Jan Leroy GIBBONS of Tillsonburg, Ontario:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl,
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking Methamphetamine,
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine, and
• Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Both are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock at a later date.

“Our Community Street Crimes Unit has been very proactive with illicit drug investigations. This is yet another example that highlights the need for the police and the community to work in partnership to resolve crime issues. People who commit crimes or who are involved in criminal activity, know the police are watching but if we create a community where these people know everyone is watching and reporting, that will promote safer communities within our County.” – Inspector Tony Hymers, Detachment Commander, Oxford County OPP.

The investigation is continuing.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) -On Saturday, January 30, 2021 at approximately 1:14 p.m., an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Brant County Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Cockshutt Rd in Brant County, after observing a vehicle with no front plate.

As a result of the investigation, the driver, Mark PITTELLI, 39-years-of-age from Sault Ste Marie, has been charged with:

• Driving under licence of other jurisdiction while suspended in Ontario contrary to section 36 of the Highway Traffic Act;
• Fail to Have Insurance Card contrary to section 3(1) of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.  

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

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) -On Saturday, January 30, 2021, at approximately 10:45 a.m., an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Brant County Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Norwich Road in Brant County.

As a result of the investigation, Bryce HAMILTON, 36-years-of-age from Brantford, has been charged with:

• Driving while under suspension contrary to section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The charged party is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford at a later date to answer to the charges.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Saturday, January 30, 2021, at approximately 6:55 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at an Alice Street, Waterford, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that a Good Samaritan contacted police after they observed a suspicious vehicle near the Waterford Ponds. Officers arrived on scene and subsequently located the vehicle and as a result of investigation, took the driver into custody without incident.

Charged with operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus is 65-year-old Ben CROOKER of Norfolk County, Ontario.

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

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – On January 31, 2021 at approximately 9:10 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified by members of the public of a single-vehicle collision on Petrolia Line in St. Clair Township.

Lambton OPP members located the vehicle and upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the individual was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Lambton OPP detachment where they provided two samples of breath above the legal limit.

As a result, Michael ANDERSON, 24-years-old of Petrolia, has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Blood.
• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada. 

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia on March 29, 2021. 

If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were busy during their part to keep our communities safe. 

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) On Saturday January 31, 2021 at 3:53 a.m., Middlesex OPP observed a speeding motor vehicle travelling in excess of the posted 100km/h zone on Highway 401 in Thames Center. 

As a result of an investigation, police have charged a 20-year-old driver of Brantford, ON with:

•          Stunt Driving- excessive speed as per section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act.

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

The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) On January 30, 2021 at 8:28 p.m. Middlesex OPP observed a speeding motor vehicle travelling in excess of the posted 60km/h zone on Richmond Street in Middlesex Center. 

As a result of an investigation, police have charged a 24-year-old driver of Denfield, ON with:

    •     Stunt Driving- excessive speed as per section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act.

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

The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) On January 29, 2021 at 9:15 p.m., Middlesex OPP observed a speeding motor vehicle travelling in excess of the posted speed limit on Highway 402 in Middlesex Centre.

As a result of the investigation, police have charged a 33-year-old driver of Mississauga, ON with:

• Stunt Driving- excessive speed as per section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act.

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

The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges. 

 (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) On January 30, 2021 at 10:59 p.m., members of the Middlesex OPP and Middlesex Centre Fire were dispatched to Eight Mile Road and Vanneck Road in Middlesex Centre for a vehicle fire. As a result of the investigation, it was revealed the vehicle had previously been reported stolen out of London, ON. At this point, no suspects have been identified.

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) On January 31, 2021 at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Middlesex OPP, North Middlesex Fire and Middlesex EMS were dispatched to a snowmobile collision on private property in North Middlesex. A single occupant was transported to hospital with minor injuries. No charges were laid.

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.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment have charged two individuals with drinking and driving offences following a traffic complaint involving a vehicle on Argyle Street North in Caledonia, Haldimand County, ON.

On Saturday January 30, 2021 at 1:03 p.m., OPP responded to a retail store parking lot on Argyle Street North for a traffic complaint where a witness reported a possible impaired driver.

OPP located the vehicle on the property where they investigated.

Through investigation, OPP determined that both the individual in the passenger seat and the individual in the driver’s seat had been operating the vehicle.

During interactions with both individuals, it was determined that both had consumed alcohol.

Officers administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests which both individuals had failed. Subsequently, they were both arrested.

Further investigation determined that both individuals had an illegal amount of alcohol in their body.

OPP has charged 64-year-old Bruce BELANGER of Belwood, ON with:

• Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
• Driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood

OPP has also charged 45-year-old Kathleen GRAY of Dunnville, Haldimand County, ON with:

• Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
• Driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood

The accused individuals had their drivers licences suspended for a minimum of 90 days and the vehicle was impounded.

Both are to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga at a later date to answer to the charges.

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – On December 31, 2020 at approximately 1:45 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified about a theft that had taken place on December 25, 2020. Police obtained surveillance video showing the accused taking multiple items from the victim’s residence after the victim left the room.

On January 29, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. the accused was located and arrested in the town of Forest.

As a result, Ashley EVANS, 31-years-old of Forest, has been charged with Theft over $5000, pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

If you have information on this event or any other crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On Thursday, January 28, 2021, at approximately 11:29 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford County Detachment along with the Norwich Fire Department and Oxford County EMS responded to a snowmobile collision at a Norwich Township address.

It was determined that four individuals were operating snowmobiles and were travelling on a trail West of Base Line and north of Norwich Road when one of the operators, a 52-year-old, of Oxford County, Ontario was ejected from their snowmobile after crossing over a lane between two fields.

The operator of the second snowmobile, a 37-year-old of Oxford County, Ontario subsequently struck the first rider. As a result of the collision, the rider was transported by ambulance to a local area hospital and then air lifted by Ornge to a Hamilton area hospital to be treated for life altering injuries.

Technical Collision Investigators along with members of the West Region Reconstruction Team assisted with the investigation.

The investigation is continuing and updates will be provided when new information becomes available.