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Adult Charged For Having Over 30 Grams Of Weed In Public

(NIPIGON, ON) – On December 1st 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).
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Owners Charged Following Dog Attacks

(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).

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John Salvagna Facing Impaired Driving Charge

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) Tuesday December 1st, 2020 at approximately 10:12 a.m., Officers from the Huntsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a car swerving from shoulder to shoulder while being driven on highway #35 in the township of Lake of Bays. Police conducted a traffic stop of the car and determined that the driver was under the influence of an intoxicating substance. 

The investigation resulted in John Salvagna a 52 year old male from Algonquin Highlands Township, Ontario being charged with the following:

–  Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired, contrary to section 320.14 (1)(a) 

  of the Criminal Code.

Salvagna was released and will be appearing in the Ontario Court of Justice, Huntsville Ontario, on January 20th, 2020 to answer to his charge.

Huntsville OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from alcohol-impaired and drug-impaired drivers. The OPP is reminding drivers that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when operating a motor vehicle.  

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12,750 Cartons Of Cigarettes Seized

(NIPIGON, ON) – On November 29, 2020 at approximately 3:34 PM officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11-17, Shuniah Township.

 As a result of the traffic stop, officers located and seized 12,750 cartons of unmarked cigarettes. Officers also seized a quantity of Canadian currency.

 Daniel Deschamps, age 46 of Winnipeg, MB has been charged with the following offences:

  •  Trafficking in Contraband Tobacco Criminal Code 121.1
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.

 The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in the Nipigon Ontario Court of Justice on March 2, 2021.

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Ruth CASWELL – Assault With Weapon

(MEAFORD, ON) – On November 29, 2020 at 10:25 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an assault at a residential complex at Parker Street West in the Municipality of Meaford.  

Two people were talking in the hallway of this apartment building, when a third person entered the hallway with a baseball bat and made threatening gestures at these people. There were no injuries.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Ruth CASWELL, 61 years-of-age, from Meaford, ON with assault with a weapon, section 267(a) Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 7, 2021.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with this investigation, 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 $2,000.

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Crap Load Of More Impaired Drivers

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – The Oxford County and County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), arrested four drivers with alcohol related driving offences in Oxford County.

On November 28, 2020, at approximately 1:55 a.m., OPP received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 401, Blandford Blenheim Township.

Police spoke with the driver, and it was determined that the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and taken into custody for testing.

As a result, 30-year-old William ZIMMER of Chatham was charged with the following offences:

  •  Operation While Impaired
  •  Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) 

On November 28, 2020, at approximately 3:10 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop after a vehicle drew attention to the officer, on Quarter Town Line, Tillsonburg.

Police spoke with the driver, and it became apparent that the driver had consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) test was administered, resulting in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, 26-year-old Jose LOPEZ-RODRIGEUZ of Tillsonburg was charged with the following offences:

  •  Operation While Impaired
  •  Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

On November 29, 2020, at approximately 6:30 p.m., OPP received a report of a disturbance on Highway 403, Norwich Township.

Police located the vehicle involved, and conducted a traffic stop. Officers spoke with the driver, and determined the driver was displaying signs of impairment. An ASD test was administered, resulting in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, 43-year-old Mark MAY of Peterborough was charged with the following offences:

  •  Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  •  Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance
  •  Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle
  •  Drive Motor Vehicle, No Currently Validated Permit
  •  Novice Driver – BAC Above Zero

On November 29, 2020, at approximately 8:20 p.m., OPP received a report of a traffic complaint on Highway 401, South-West Oxford Township.

Police located the vehicle and spoke with the driver. The driver was administered an ASD test, which resulted in a fail. The driver was transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, 32-year-old Larysa ONYSKIW of St. Catherines was charged with the following offences:

  •  Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

All of the accused had their drivers licences suspended and vehicles impounded.

They are all scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock at a later date.

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Home Invader Gains Entry As Fake Delivery Person

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after receiving a report of an assault at an Oxford Street, Ingersoll address.

On December 1, 2020, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a resident who was expecting some items that were ordered online, answered the front door after hearing a knock. 

Investigation determined that a person holding a package, entered the residence. After a very brief conversation, the resident was assaulted.  No injuries were reported.

Police are reminding the public, if you make any online purchases that would be delivered to your door, to let the delivery person leave it without making contact.    

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Oxford County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Stolen Property Recovered – Two Charged

Publish Date: Dec 1, 2020
Incident Date: Nov 28, 2020
Location: CAMBRIDGE, ON Canada

Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a 47-year-old Cambridge male in connection to stolen property. On November 24, 2020, two males attended a business on Barbara Street in Cambridge and allegedly used false identification to obtain a moving vehicle. On November 28, 2020, at approximately 5:40 a.m., police responded to a motel on Hespeler Road in Cambridge for a suspicious vehicle report. Reports indicated that three individuals were observed unloading items from a moving vehicle into a motel room.

The moving vehicle was gone on arrival, however, further investigation revealed that the individuals failed to return the moving vehicle after it was past due. On November 28, 2020, at approximately 10:50 a.m., police identified and located the suspect. A 47-year-old Cambridge male has been charged with a number of offences including Possession of stolen property over $5000, Possession of stolen property under $5000, Theft of motor vehicle, Fraud under $5,000, and Personation with intent. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Homicide Investigation

(SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER TERRITORY, ON) – Members of the West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are assisting Six Nations Police Service with a Homicide investigation.

On Monday, November 30, 2020, at approximately 5:18 p.m., Six Nations Police Service, Six Nations Paramedic Services along with assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Brantford Police Service Canine Unit, responded to a 9-1-1- emergency call for a report of a shooting at a Cayuga Road address.

Officers arrived on scene and located a 27-year-old male who was pronounced deceased by Six Nations Paramedic Services after suffering from a gunshot wound. Two male suspects involved in this incident who were known to the victim left the scene prior to police arrival.

The deceased has been transported to the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario located in Toronto for a post mortem examination scheduled for December 2, 2020. Identity of the deceased is not being released pending notification to next of kin.

The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or the Six Nations Police Service at 519-445 -2811. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Fatal Collision Update – Deceased Identified

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – Members of the County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to attend a single vehicle collision on Grant River Street North at Homestead Road in Paris in the County of Brant at approximately 8:20 p.m. on November 30, 2020.

OPP members along with County of Brant Fire and County of Brant Ambulance service attended the scene and found a single vehicle collision. It was determined that the driver had a medical episode prior to the collision.

The driver of the vehicle Richard CHARLTON 55-years-old of the County of Brant was taken to a local hospital via ground ambulance and was pronounced dead.

The County of Brant Detachment is continuing to investigate. 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.

Anyone with information regarding any other incident is asked to call the 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.

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Assault Update – FRASER Charged

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating two related incidents, a robbery and an assault with a weapon, which occurred overnight in the City of Orillia.

On November 26, 2020 shortly after 2:00 a.m., officers received information that a convenience store on Westmount Road had been robbed and that a lone male had fled the store after receiving a small amount of Canadian currency and lottery tickets. A search for the suspect was conducted by OPP Canine (K9) but the suspect was not located.

Approximately two hours later, officers received a call for assistance to a parking lot on Colborne Street where a male was located suffering from serious injuries as a result of an assault with a weapon. As the male was being assisted by County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (CSPS), police identified the victim as being the suspect from the earlier robbery.

The 25 year old male from Barrie was subsequently charged with:

  • Robbery with a weapon, contrary to Section 344(1)(b) of the Criminal Code
  • Fail to comply with probation order, contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code

The accused was released at hospital on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on January 19, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.

Meanwhile, officers continued to investigate the assault and again utilized OPP K9 to assist in the search. The suspect was subsequently identified but was not located overnight. The investigation was continued by the Orillia Crime Unit and at approximately 1:25 p.m., members of the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) located and arrested the suspect near downtown Orillia. The investigation into this incident is ongoing and further information will be released when available.

As a result of this investigation, James FRASER, age 21, of Orillia, has been charged with:

  • Aggravated assault, contrary to Section 268 of the Criminal Code
  • Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose, contrary to Section 88 of the Criminal Code
  • Carrying concealed weapon, contrary to Section 90 of the Criminal Code
  • Common nuisance – endanger life, contrary to Section 180(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
  • Five counts of fail to comply with probation, contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code

The accused was held in custody and is set to appear next on December 09, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.

If you have any information regarding these incidents, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information about this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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19 Year Old Facing Weapons Charges – MCOLL

(BANCROFT, ON) – On November 29, 2020 shortly after 10:00 p.m. officers from the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received the report of a disturbance at a residence on Highway 62 in the Town of Bancroft. Officers attended the location and one adult was arrested. 

Tristan MCCOLL, 19 years of age of Bancroft has been charged with the criminal offences of:

  • Assault
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Transport of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on January 12, 2021.

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Brody Stone Arrested Again – Methamphetamine

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A Wingham resident is facing a couple charges after he was arrested by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) yesterday afternoon.

On Monday, November 30, 2020 at approximately 2:25 p.m. a Huron County OPP officer was patrolling in Wingham near Park Drive when an officer came across an offender wanted on some outstanding charges. The officer placed the subject under arrest and a subsequent search revealed the accused was in possession of a small quantity of suspected methamphetamine. 

The accused was also found to be not complying with a condition of his probation order. 

Brody STONE, 25 years of age, from Wingham has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine and Fail to Comply with a Probation Order. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 21, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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5 Facing Charges Following Bust – Stolen Vehicles, Methamphetamine, etc.

On November 27, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with support of the Canine and Emergency Response Units (ERT) executed search warrants on addresses on County Road 42, Windsor and Cataraqui Street in Windsor in relation to several property crimes that had occurred throughout Essex County.

These warrants were the culmination of several months of investigation resulting in approximately $50,000 worth of residential property, approximately $15,000 worth of commercial property being located and several stolen vehicles being recovered.

During the search, a quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine was located. 

The charges are as follows:

 Stanley IDZIOR, 56 years-old, of Windsor
-Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – CDSA
-Fail to Comply with Release Order -CC-3 counts 

Terra GREENWOOD, 45 years-old, of Windsor
-Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking CDSA

Harley DELLAIRE, 26 years-old, of Windsor
-Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 – CC
-Unauthorized Possession of weapon – CC

Braidon MONTGOMERY, 22 years-old, of Windsor
-Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 -CC

James LARAMIE, 39 years-old, of Windsor
-Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle – CC
-Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 CC-3 counts
-Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000- CC – 2 counts
-Theft Motor vehicle-CC -2 counts
-Break and Enter- CC 4 counts

The accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to answer to the charges at a later date.

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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13 Collision With Deer In Huron Last Week

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind motorists to continue to watch out for deer on roadways when travelling.

Based on OPP collision data November and December are two of the months in the calendar year when drivers are most likely to encounter deer on the roadways. If you drive on rural roads in Huron County it is almost a certainty that you will encounter deer on the roadway at some point. 

Over the last week Huron County OPP officers responded to a total of 28 collisions in the county. Exactly 50% were collisions involving animals, 13 with deer and one with a coyote.

Here are some tips for drivers to avoid collisions with wildlife.

  • Pay attention to deer crossing warning signs and drive with extra caution when travelling through areas known to have large deer populations. Remember, if you see one deer there is a good chance others will be nearby.
  • Be especially attentive from sunset to midnight and during the hours shortly before and after sunrise. These are the highest risk times for collisions with deer.
  • When driving at night always use your high beams when there is no oncoming traffic and continually scan the roadway, shoulders and ditches for animals.   
  • Always wear your seatbelt, most people injured in wildlife collisions were not.
  • If you encounter a deer or large animal on the roadway, slow down and brake firmly if a collision is unavoidable. Avoid swerving for a deer. Many serious crashes occur when drivers swerve to avoid an animal only to hit another vehicle or lose control of their vehicle. 

If a collision does occur, stay calm and pull your vehicle off to the side of the roadway. Activate your emergency 4-way flashers and if you have to get out of your vehicle be aware of your surroundings. Call 9-1-1 if you or your passengers are injured. If nobody is injured and the dollar value of the damage exceeds $2,000, you are required to report the collision to police as soon as possible. Please use the non-emergent line to contact police by calling 1-888-310-1122.

Remember, when you see the deer warning signs please slow down and take caution, the signs are there for a reason.