Category: Police Press Releases

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Caledon Detachment are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 9 west of Airport Road in the Town of Caledon.

On Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 at approximately 11:54 a.m., OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 9. The collision involved two motor vehicles – a white Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and a black pickup truck.

Initial investigation revealed that the white SUV was exiting from a private lot that houses several businesses, when it was struck by the pickup truck travelling westbound on Airport Road.

Caledon OPP and other emergency services responded to the scene immediately to assist the parties involved. The driver of the SUV, a 78-year-old from Caledon, was transported to a hospital, where the driver succumbed to the injuries sustained as a result of the collision.

The driver of the pickup truck was treated at the scene and didn’t not report any injuries at the time.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Caledon OPP Detachment at (905) 584-2241 or toll-free at 1-888-310-1122.

You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, you never have to testify, and you could receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 upon an arrest.

Highway 9 is closed between Airport Road and Mountainview Road while the Traffic Collision Investigation Unit (TCI) conducts their investigation.

If you witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838.

(ALFRED-PLANTAGENET TWP, ON) – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public’s assistance in connection with a fatal collision investigation.

On November 18, 2020, shortly after 8:00 a.m., OPP officers, Alfred-Plantagenet Township Firefighters and Prescott-Russell Paramedics responded to a five vehicle collision on County Road 17 in Alfred-Plantagenet Township, just west of County Road 9.

One driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The OPP continues to investigate the cause of the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Hawkesbury OPP at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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FESTIVE RIDE HAS BEGUN

The OPP will be out several times daily beginning on November 25^th looking for drinking drivers. The RIDE programs at this time of year are dubbed “Festive RIDE” in an effort to make the Festive Season a safe one on the roads. Motorists can expect to be stopped at the random spot checks while police ensure drivers are sober and obeying the law. Festive RIDE checks will continue through the holiday season until January 3^rd 2021. 

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IMPAIRED DRIVERS

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – On November 29, 2020 at approximately 2:20 a.m., Hawkesbury OPP officer S. Trudeau was conducting a R.I.D.E. initiative on John Street in the Town of Hawkesbury, when a blue 2019 Honda Civic stopped at the checkpoint.

As a result of the investigation, the driver, Jean Jacques LAROCHE, age 61 of Hawkesbury Ontario, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with “Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)”.

The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in L’Orignal on December 16, 2020.

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(CHAMPLAIN, ON) – On November 22, 2020 at approximately 2:20 a.m., Hawkesbury OPP officers M. Kingsbury and W. Simpson were conducting a R.I.D.E. initiative on Bay Road at Blue Corner Road in the Champlain Township, when a silver 2003 Honda CCR stopped at the checkpoint.

The traffic stop resulted in locating Methamphetamine pills and marihuana inside the vehicle.

The driver, Jonathan PICARD, age 35 of Alfred-Plantagenet Ontario, was arrested for driving a motor vehicle with the abilities impaired by drug. The driver was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with “Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs”, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with “Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine”, and also under the Cannabis Control Act with “Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available”.

The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in L’Orignal on December 16, 2020.

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(CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP, ON) – On November 20, 2020 at approximately 7:10 p.m., Hawkesbury OPP Constable Kingsbury responded to a single motor vehicle collision, vehicle in ditch, on Bay Road in the Champlain Township.

As a result of the investigation, the driver, Brian LAWRENCE, age 73 of L’Orignal Ontario, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following sections:

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

– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in L’Orignal on December 9, 2020.

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(CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP, ON) – On November 17, 2020 at approximately 8:10 p.m., Hawkesbury OPP officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision, vehicle in ditch, on Pattee Road in the Champlain Township.

As a result of the investigation, the driver, Eric GROULX, age 46 of Champlain Township, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following sections:

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

– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs          

The driver was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with “Fail to report accident”.

The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in L’Orignal on December 16, 2020.

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(EAST-HAWKESBURY TOWNSHIP, ON) – On Saturday, November 7, 2020, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Hawkesbury OPP Constable Maceus responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 417 in the East-Hawkesbury Township area.

The vehicle, a white 2011 Nissan Altima, was soon after located and intercepted.

As a result of the investigation, the driver, Guytho ALEXANDRE, age 49 of Ottawa Ontario, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following sections:

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

– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs          

The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in L’Orignal on December 2, 2020.

The Hawkesbury OPP wish to remind motorists that mixing driving with alcohol, drugs, or prescription medication may impair your ability to drive. If police determine that you have the presence of cannabis or alcohol in your system and/or that you are impaired by any substance including illegal drugs, prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications, you will face severe consequences and potential criminal charges.

If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired, call 9-1-1 to report them to police. In doing so, you could be saving lives.

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THEFT OF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received complaints from residents reporting missing outdoor Christmas ornaments, lights and decorations. These theft incidents occurred overnight on residential properties.

If you have any information of the following incident, please contact the Hawkesbury OPP at 613-632-2729 or at 1-888-310-1122.

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POLICE SEEK ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY PERSON OF INTEREST

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break and enter that occurred at a business property situated on Cameron Street in the Town of Hawkesbury.

During the investigation, the image of a person that police believe has information in the matter, was captured on video surveillance.

(Photo (#1) of person of interest is attached.)

If you can identify the person on the photo, please contact Constable Dubois at the Hawkesbury OPP Detachment at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.

(GATINEAU, QC) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has wrapped-up a six month investigation, resulting in two arrests in the Province of Quebec.

The investigation, dubbed Project STOW, culminated with simultaneous search warrants being executed on December 2, 2020 at two locations in the Gatineau, Quebec area. Officers of the Street Crime Unit were assisted by the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, the Sûreté du Québec and Gatineau Police. Officers seized a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine, as well as cocaine, illicit cannabis, ammunition, over $2000 in cash and items typically associated with drug trafficking. Two males in their 40s were taken into custody at the two locations. They were released while the investigation continues.

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On December 3, 2020 at 4:23 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members were called to a possible impaired driver who had almost collided with another vehicle on Frobel Drive in Elliot Lake.

The complainant reported a car had almost hit their vehicle and continued on without stopping. The suspect vehicle was followed to their residence and police were called.  

Police attended and spoke to the driver. A strong odour of alcoholic beverage was detected emanating from the driver’s breath. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered which resulted in a fail. As a result, the driver was arrested, driver’s license suspended, and the vehicle was towed and impounded.

Timothy TARRANT, 62 years of age, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

• Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs, contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC),
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the CC.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake, on January 5, 2021.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – On December 1, 2020 at 12:45 p.m. Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about a suspected impaired driver on Muskoka Road in Gravenhurst, ON. Officers located the vehicle nearby and as a result arrested and charged 61 year-old Thomas WILLIAMS of Gravenhurst, ON with Impaired Operation CC 320.14(1)(a) and Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on February 9, 2021 to answer to his charges.

On December 2, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. police received a traffic complaint about a possibly impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle on Muskoka Road in Gravenhurst and determined that alcohol was a factor. A roadside screening test for alcohol was utilized and the driver registered a “warn” which indicates that their blood alcohol level was between 0.50 and 0.80 (mL per 100 mg of blood). As a result, the 62 year-old Burk’s Falls woman had her driver’s license suspended for 3 days.

This brings the total of impaired or alcohol related driving incidents since the Festive RIDE program began to four. Bracebridge OPP Inspector Burton commented on the situation saying, “these situations are unacceptable, such actions are putting people’s lives and safety at risk. Officers will be out patrolling our roadways and trails and those drivers found impaired will have a date in criminal court, have their driver’s license suspended immediately for 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days. Be responsible and make good decisions, and help others make good decisions too!”

(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.

(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.

(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.