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ENGLEHART & MILFORD Arrested Again

(PRESCOTT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested two people and seized illegal drugs in Prescott.

The investigation began several months ago, resulting in the execution of a search warrant on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at residence on Prince Street.

Street Crime Unit officers, assisted by the OPP Canine Unit, seized over 20-grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, over 20-grams of suspected cocaine and nearly 20 suspected methamphetamine pills. They also seized a replica handgun, a conducted energy weapon, cash and items typically associated with drug trafficking. Two people were arrested at the scene.

Jonathan ENGLEHART, age 38, and Tamara MILFORD, age 28, both Prescott residents, are charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance
  • Possession of a prohibited device – two counts
  • Failure to comply with an undertaking – two counts

ENGLEHART is additionally charged with two counts of failure to comply with a release order. This accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville today (February 21, 2025).

The other accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on March 21, 2025.

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Matthew BEATON Facing Numerous Charges

(PRESCOTT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has laid numerous charges against a Prescott resident after seizing a large number of firearms.

An investigation began in Fall 2024, resulting the execution of search warrants on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at a residence on Wood Street in Prescott and a storage locker in Johnstown. Officers recovered over half a dozen stolen firearms, ammunition, a stolen utility trailer a stolen ATV, stolen snowblowers and stolen fishing gear. They also seized break-in tools. One person was arrested at the residence.

Matthew BEATON, age 40, has been charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm – six counts
  • Possession of a firearm obtained by crime – six counts
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Breach of firearm regulation-store firearm – six counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime-under $5000 – 10 counts
  • Possession of break-in instruments

The accused was held in custody and was scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on December 4, 2024.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(PRESCOTT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested two people for drug possession in Prescott.

A drug trafficking investigation began in the fall of 2024.

On Thursday, November 28, 2024, Street Crime Unit members, assisted by members of the OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Park Street East.

They seized a quantity of suspected crack cocaine and items typically associated with drug trafficking. Four people were taken into custody at the scene.

Joshua MACKINNON, and Leah SERSON, both age 39 off Prescott, have been charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance.

Both of these accused were release from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on December 13, 2024.

One individual was arrested on behalf of the Brockville Police Service for an outstanding warrant and released with a court date. Another was released unconditionally.

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Clement ALALADE – Impaired Driving

(PRESCOTT, ON) – A driver was arrested yesterday evening after driving in the wrong direction on Highway 401, near the Town of Prescott.

On November 20, 2024, just before 8:00 p.m., the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received calls about a wrong-way vehicle travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Highway 401, near the Town of Prescott.

At that time, an off-duty police officer in an unmarked police vehicle was travelling eastbound and was almost struck head-on by the suspect vehicle as it continued in the wrong direction. The officer saw the suspect driver make a U-turn and begin driving eastbound and followed them as they exited the highway at Johnstown and came to a stop. The officer identified themselves and tried to stop the suspect, who then fled towards the United States border crossing at a high rate of speed.

The suspect then made another U-turn and drove in the wrong direction from the suspension bridge. Another officer arrived at the scene and blocked the exit. Officers made observations of the driver and entered into an impaired driving investigation. The driver was subsequently arrested and a Drug Recognition Evaluation was later conducted.

As a result of the investigation, Clement ALALADE, 46 years of age, of Brockville, Ontario, was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and dangerous operation, contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused was later released and is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville, on December 20, 2024.

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Hand Gun Used In Road Rage Incident – Names Released

(PRESCOTT, ON) – Two people have been charged following a “road rage” incident on Highway 401, near the Town of Prescott.

On October 25, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report from a driver on Highway 401 eastbound, nearing the Town of Prescott, that another vehicle’s occupant had flashed a handgun to them following a “road rage” incident on the highway.

Officers quickly located the vehicle as it continued northbound onto Highway 416, where a high-risk traffic stop was safely conducted. The occupants were arrested and the handgun in question was located inside the vehicle. It was later determined to be an air pistol.

As a result of the investigation, Kabir MANDER, 18 years of age, from Brampton, Ontario, and Prathamdeep JOSHI, 20 years of age, from Caledon, Ontario, were charged with possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose, contrary to the Criminal Code.

Both accused were later released from custody and are set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville, on November 22, 2024. 

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Stephanie HENRY – Trafficking

(PRESCOTT, ON) – A drug trafficking investigation in Prescott has resulted in an arrest and the seizure of illegal drugs.

Officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit and Grenville County OPP members executed a search warrant on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at a residence on King Street West. This was the result of an investigation to the sale of dangerous, illegal drugs.

Officers seized over 16-grams of suspected cocaine, over 12-grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, dozens of suspected methamphetamine (speed) pills, as well as suspected MDMA, psilocybin, hydromorphone pills and an unknown white powder. Officers also seized a stun gun (conducted energy weapon), cash, digital scales and a cell phone.

One person was arrested at the scene.

Stephanie HENRY, age 28 of Prescott, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – five counts
  • Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon

The accused was released from custody and is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on October 25, 2024.

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Matthew BEATON Was Arrested

(PRESCOTT, ON) – A large amount of stolen property was recovered by police following a search warrant yesterday in the Town of Prescott.

The Grenville County and Leeds County Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had received numerous reports for stolen recreation vehicles and construction equipment throughout the areas since the spring of 2024. 

Members from the East Region OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began investigating the incidents since that time, and completed a search warrant for a property on Wood Street East, in the Town of Prescott. 

In the evening of September 10, CSCU executed the search warrant, with the assistance of the East Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and Canine Unit. One person was located inside and arrested without incident. 

CSCU recovered two ATVs, construction tools, a trailer, two kayaks, a boat, a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. Police also located and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine and rifle ammunition. 

The accused, Matthew BEATON, 39 years of age, was charged with the following Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences: 

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (four counts)

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

·      Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance 

The accused was later released from custody and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on October 11, 2024.

Anyone with information about this incident or any other incident involving stolen property is being asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can leave your tip online at Crime Stoppers or call 1-800-222-8477.

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James MOORE – Theft

(PRESCOTT, ON) – A North Dundas resident, wanted for an assault, is facing multiple charges and a stolen motorcycle has been recovered.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit located a wanted individual in Prescott on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, riding a motorcycle.

The male was arrested for the outstanding warrant and officers then determined that the motorcycle had been reported stolen from Ottawa in June 2024.

James MOORE, age 38 of North Dundas Township, has been charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Possession of property obtained by crime-over $5000
  • Theft over $5000 of a vehicle

As a result of an earlier incident the individual is also charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Fail to comply with a release order

The accused was remanded in custody until a scheduled appearance before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on August 30, 2024.