Category: Police Press Releases

(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.

(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.

(NIPIGON, ON) – On December 1^st 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).

(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).