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Amanda FRAGOSO Was Arrested

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest and charge a Hamilton resident with one criminal and two provincial charges stemming from a traffic stop.

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were conducting a proactive traffic enforcement initiative and initiated a traffic stop on Highway 6 within Puslinch Township.

As a result of the investigation, Amanda FRAGOSO, a 34-year-old of Hamilton is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed – community zone

Anyone charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on March 11, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Jeremy CORE: Drunk Driving While Suspended

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Waterloo resident with four charges, stemming from a traffic complaint.

On February 21, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP received a traffic complaint involving a motor vehicle being parked in the middle of a live roadway on Leslie Road West within Puslinch Township. Officers then responded to the scene.

As a result of the investigation, Jeremy CORE, a 34-year-old of Waterloo is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on March 4, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Anthony HUDSON – Was Arrested

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Burlington resident with a criminal charge, stemming from a traffic stop.

On February 1, 2025, at approximately 3:45 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were conducting a traffic enforcement initiative and initiated a traffic stop on Highway 6 within Puslinch Township.

As a result of the investigation, Anthony HUDSON, a 43-year-old of Burlington is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on February 11, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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William ROBERTSON – Drunk Driving

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Puslinch resident criminally, stemming from a RIDE program.

On January 31, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were conducting a proactive ‘Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere” (RIDE) program on Wellington Road 34 within Puslinch Township, when they initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle to determine sobriety.

As a result of the investigation, William ROBERTSON, a 24-year-old of Puslinch Township is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has since been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on February 14, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 orwww.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Violent Home Invasion – Suspects At Large

(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a suspect in connection with a Home Invasion & Robbery within Morriston.

On Friday, January 31, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to an emergency 9-1-1 call for a home invasion at a residence in the vicinity of Church Street and Whitcombe Way.

It was determined that three individuals forcefully entered a residence and confronted the occupants inside. One occupant received minor injuries following an altercation with the suspects. The suspects took the homeowner’s vehicle and fled the scene.

At approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Mississauga Detachment OPP located the stolen vehicle in a parking lot near Highway 401 and James Snow Parkway in the Town of Milton.

OPP arrested one suspect with the assistance of Halton Regional Police and the Peel Regional Police Canine Unit. Investigators recovered a firearm at the scene.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Jesse MLYNARSKI, 24-year-old of Toronto is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Disguise with intent
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Robbery using firearm (Restricted or Prohibited)
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

At this time, two other suspects are currently outstanding, and the Wellington County OPP Crime Unit is asking for public assistance by checking their CCTV / vehicle dash-cam footage in the following surrounding areas, in the event they locate the two other suspects involved in this investigation:

Location #1

January 29, 2025, Whitcombe Way, Puslinch – Time Frame: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

January 30, 2025, Whitcombe Way, Puslinch – Time Frame: 10:30 PM to 11:59 PM

January 31, 2025, Whitcombe Way, Puslinch – Time Frame: 12:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Location #2

January 31, 2025, Shopping Plaza, south-west side of Steeles Avenue East and James Snow Parkway North, Milton – Time Frame: 12:30 AM to 2:00 AM

Public to look out for:

  • Three suspects, described as darker skin tone, approximately six feet in height, skinny/lean body type, white gloves, black jackets, black pants and black masks covering their faces.
  • Dark coloured Honda Civic sedan (newer model 2018+), no plate information at this time.

The Wellington County OPP is requesting anyone with information to call investigators at 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 $2000.

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Sean MULLIN – Impaired Driving

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge an Etobicoke resident criminally stemming from a motor vehicle collision.

On January 26, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP responded to a single motor-vehicle collision involving the vehicle landing into a nearby ditch on Roszell Road, Puslinch.

As a result of the investigation, Sean MULLIN, a 51-year-old of Etobicoke is charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on February 7, 2025.

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15 Year Old Repeat Offenders Arrested Again

(PUSLINCH, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen Side by Side All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), located the suspects, and placed them into custody, recovering the stolen vehicle.

On December 26, 2024, members of the Wellington County OPP received a report of a stolen Side by Side ATV in Puslinch.

Police attended the scene and as a result of the investigation, a 15-year-old from Cambridge, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Failure to Comply with release order
  • Break and Enter
  • Theft of motor Vehicle x2
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 x2

The accused was arrested on scene and held for Bail.

Another 15-year-old from Cambridge was also arrested and has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Break and Enter
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle x2
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 x2

The accused was arrested on scene and held for Bail.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Scott BARBISON – Drunk Driving

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest a Guelph resident with two criminal charges stemming from a two-motor vehicle collision.

On November 29, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members from the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a two-motor vehicle collision on Badenoch Street East within Morriston.

As a result of the investigation, Scott BARBISON, 38-year-old of Guelph was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on December 10, 2024.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Hugh MACDONALD – Hit & Run

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – Wellington County OPP charges Puslinch resident with failing to remain after a two-vehicle collision.

On October 30, 2024, just after 6:30 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a fail to remain collision at the intersection of Wellington Road 35 and Concession 2, within the township of Puslinch.

As a result of the investigation, Hugh MACDONALD, 63-years-old of Puslinch, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following:

  • Failure to stop after accident

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on December 6, 2024.

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Joshua RAMIAH – Drunk Driving

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) On September 23, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision, where the motor vehicle was reported to have crashed into a nearby ditch on Roszell Road, Puslinch.

As a result of the investigation, Joshua RAMIAH, 20-years-old of Cambridge, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
  • Young driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
  • Careless Driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph, at a later date.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Matthew B. NORDIEN – Impaired Driving

(PUSLINCH, ON) – On September 13, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Highway 6 South, Puslinch.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Matthew B. NORDIEN, 32 years-old of Oakville, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Vasco A. MONIZ – Drunk Driving

(PUSLINCH, ON) – On September 01, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on Brock Road South, Puslinch.

As a result of the investigation, Vasco A. MONIZ, 27-years-old of Cambridge, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.