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Kilo Cocaine Bust

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – A Quinte West resident faces drug trafficking charges after an investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit.

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Street Crime Unit members, assisted by OPP Emergency Response Team members, the Canine Unit and Quinte West OPP members, executed search warrants in the west end of Quinte West. One person was arrested.

Officers seized over one kilogram of suspected cocaine, 600 suspected oxycodone pills, nearly seven grams of suspected methamphetamine, and over $4,600 in cash. They also items typically associated to drug trafficking, as well as a conducted energy weapon and a butterfly knife.  

Tanner WICKENS, age 24 of Quinte West, has been charged with: 

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession of a prohibited device – two counts

The accused was remanded in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Belleville at a later date. 

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Tiffany GALES – Drunk Driving

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation.

On November 14, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Old Highway 2 in Quinte West. An investigation led to the driver being arrested.

Tiffany GALES, 20 years old from Belleville, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – Alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – Blood Alcohol concentration (80 Plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on December 5, 2024. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their licence was suspended for 90 days.

If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.

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3 Dead Following Collision

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – A two-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Quinte West has left three people dead and another with serious injuries.

The collision happened around 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, on the westbound lanes of the highway, west of the County Road 40 interchange. A mini-van had collided with the rear of a tractor trailer.

Traffic in the area was slowed or stopped due prior collision father west.

Officers with the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with members of the Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services and Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Service responded to the scene.

Two people in the minivan, a 25-year-old male, a 22-year-old female, were pronounced deceased at the scene. An eight-month-old child was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. A four-year-old child was transported to a trauma centre in Toronto by Ornge Air Ambulance with serious injuries. All are from Laval, Quebec.

The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured.

The westbound 401 was closed for several hours during the investigation of this collision.

The investigation by the Quinte West OPP is continuing, with assistance from OPP Collision Reconstructions and members of the Technical Collision Investigation Team, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner.

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Mitchell BARINK – Attempt Murder With Firearm

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released the name of the accused individual in connection with an attempted murder that occurred in Quinte West.

On October 31, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Quinte West OPP, Quinte West Fire and Emergency Medical Services, OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit, Quinte West OPP Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services responded to the area of Belleville Street in Frankford, after a shooting was reported.

The victim sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a trauma centre for treatment. Officers arrested one person located a short distance away.

As a result of the investigation, Mitchell BARINK, 27 years old from Frankford, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

•         Attempt to commit murder using firearm, sec. 239(1)(a.1)

•         Discharge firearm with intent, sec. 244(1)

•         Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, sec. 88(1)

The investigation continues under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on November 4, 2024.

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Drug Bust – 3 Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Three Quinte West residents face charges after a drug trafficking investigation

The investigation began earlier this summer and on Thursday, September 19, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit executed a warrant on Scott Street in the City of Quinte West.   

Investigators located and seized over 140 grams of cocaine, and about 130 pills – including Oxycocet, morphine, hydromorphone and Lorazepam. Officers also seized cash and three weapons including a shotgun, a replica handgun and a Crossbow. Other drug paraphernalia and ammunition was also seized as part of the investigation.

Frederick TAYLOR, age 35 of Quinte West, has been charged with: 

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-opioid – five counts
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Fail to comply with probation order

This accused was held for bail and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Belleville.

Jessica SAGRIFF, age 36 and Miranda-Lin VIAU, age 35, both of Quinte West, have each been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid – five counts
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the Purpose of Trafficking

These two accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Belleville at a later date. 

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Kevin SCURRY Was Arrested Again

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – A Quinte West resident has been arrested after a drug trafficking investigation in the city.

On Monday, September 16, 2024, the East Region Community Street Crime Unit concluded an investigation with the arrest of one person.

The accused was located on Film Street, near McGill Street, and was arrested after a short-lived attempt to flee.

Investigators located and seized 6 grams of suspected fentanyl, over 40 grams of suspected methamphetamine, nearly two grams of suspected cocaine and over $1,600 in cash.  

Kevin SCURRY, aged 31 of Quinte West, has been charged with: 

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Resist peace officer
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was remanded in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Belleville at a later date.

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Attempted Murder – Justin LYONS Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Officers with the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest in connection with a serious assault in the City of Quinte West.

Officers were called to an apartment on King Street shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

A 34-year-old male was located with stab wounds and was transported by Hastings Quinte Paramedics to a regional trauma centre. The suspect in the incident had fled the scene. An extensive search of the area, by Quinte West officers, the OPP Emergency Response Unit and the OPP Canine Unit, did not locate the individual. 

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Quinte West OPP officers, and members of the Quinte West OPP Crime Unit, located and arrested the accused. 

Justin LYONS, aged 38 of Trenton, is charged with:

  • Attempt to commit murder
  • Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose

The accused remains in custody, with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville. 

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Drug Bust – PARKER X3

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Three Quinte West residents are facing drug trafficking charges.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Quinte West OPP Detachment began an investigation in early August regarding the sales of illegal drugs, specifically cocaine, in the community.

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, CSCU and Quinte West officers, along with members of the OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on McGill Street. Two men were arrested at the scene and a third was arrested today, Friday, August 30, 2024, after a warrant was issued.

Officers seized a large amount of suspected cocaine, along with suspected fentanyl, hydromorphone, morphine and clonazepam. Over $7000 in cash and items typically association with drug trafficking were also seized.

Fred PARKER, age 54, Roger PARKER, age 80, and Felkin PARKER, age 21, have each been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Criminal Code with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – four counts
  • Possession of a Schedule 4 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime

Fred PARKER was remanded in custody until another appearance before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville. Roger PARKER and Felkin PARKER have been released and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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Matthew SAMPAIO – Drive While Suspended, Etc.

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Two individuals are facing charges after an incident at a golf course in Quinte West.   

On August 7, 2024, members of the Quinte West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call at Quinte Hills Golf Course. Individuals had damaged the property and then fled.  

On the August 11, 2024, as a result of the investigation, Nathan HODGE, aged 19, was arrested and was charged with mischief over $5,000. This accused was released with a future court date before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.  

On August 20, 2024, members of the Quinte West OPP, with the assistance of the Community Street Crime Unit, arrested Matthew SAMPAIO, aged 19. This individual is charged with:

  • Mischief Over $5,000
  • Dangerous operation
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

This accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing today, August 20, 2024, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville. 

The investigation continues to identify the other parties involved in the incident. 

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Mark MOON Was Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – A Quinte West resident faces numerous criminal and driving related offences after an overnight incident. 

On August 14, 2024, members of Quinte West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting speed enforcement on Dundas Street East in the City of Quinte West. Officers observed a vehicle traveling faster that the posted speed limit, which was confirmed by a speed-reading device. Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver failed to stop. An individual was arrested a short time later. 

Mark MOON, age 27, is charged with: 

  • Adult Flight from police officer
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice
  • Adult Driving while under suspension
  • Adult Speeding 1-49 Km/hr over posted limit

The accused was released with an appearance scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville. 

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3 Arrested For Break & Enter

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Three people are facing charges after reports of a break and enter.

On August 5, 2024, members of the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a break and enter in progress at a Hydro One facility in the City of Quinte West. 

Three parties were observed prowling inside the locked compound. As police arrived on scene the suspects fled the area. The OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Canine Unit responded to assist with locating the three people a short time later.

Gyula KOVACS, age 38, Kalocsai LASZLO, age 21 and Kaloscsai LASZLO, age 45 all from North York, were arrested and charged with: 

  • Mischief under $ 5000
  • Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence

All three accused remain in custody, with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville. 

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Citizen Charged With “Omit to assist peace officer”

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – A Niagara Falls resident faces multiple criminal and traffic charges after an incident on Highway 401 in Quinte West.

An officer with the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting traffic enforcement on the highway on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, when a motorcycle was observed travelling at more than 180-kilometres per hour, moving erratically in the traffic.

The officer located the motorcycle a short time later at a nearby service centre.

While attempting to arrest the rider, the officer was assaulted. The individual continued to resist arrest and a Conducted Energy Weapon was utilized. The male continued to struggle but was taken into custody with assistance from a member of the public.

Michael SULLIVAN, age 33, has been charged with:

  • Assault a peace officer
  • Resist a peace officer
  • Dangerous operation of a vehicle
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine
  • Stunt driving-excessive speed
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive a vehicle with no plates
  • Drive without a proper headlight

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Friday, July 19, 2024.

The accused is also the subject of several arrest warrants in Toronto.

A second person arrested at the scene, Jenna COLLINGRIDGE, age 22 of Belleville, was charged with:

  • Obstruct a peace officer
  • Omit to assist a peace officer

This accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on August 15, 2024.

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Dine & Dash Leads To Numerous Charges – Names Released

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – An initial report of a dine and dash in Quinte West has led to serious charges, including firearms related counts.

On July 7, 2024, members of Quinte West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a theft from a local restaurant, where three parties left without paying, and stole tableware. The individuals were also involved in a single vehicle collision, with their vehicle leaving the road and entering the ditch.  

Three people were arrested and a loaded firearm was seized. 

Tara GAGE, age 26 of Oshawa was charged with: 

  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Food and lodging fraud
  • Failure to comply with an undertaking
  • Passenger – fail to properly wear seatbelt

Nathan LOPEZ, age 26 of Toronto was charged with: 

  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Food and lodging fraud
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – two counts
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Driver – fail to properly wear seatbelt

Andrew VIVIAN, age 19 of Clarington was charged with:

  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Food and lodging fraud
  • Fail to comply with probation order 
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Passenger – fail to properly wear seatbelt

All three accused remain in custody, with a bail hearing scheduled this week before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.

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3 Arrested In Drug Bust

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Three people face drug trafficking charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized illegal drugs from a residence in Quinte West.

On June 5, 2024, the East Region Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by Quinte West OPP and the OPP Canine Unit, executed a search warrant on Sidney Street. Officers located a quantity of suspected cocaine and psilocybin, along with items typically associated with drug trafficking. Two adults and one youth were arrested at the scene. 

Shannon BROOKS, age 35 of Quinte West, has been charged with the following: 

  • Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Fail to comply with probation order

Courtney GILROY, aged 20 of Quinte West, has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Failure to comply with release order

A 17-year-old, whose name cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Fail to comply with sentence – two counts

All parties will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Belleville to deal with their matters. 

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VIVEROS CAMACHO Was Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges relating to incidents that spanned over multiple jurisdictions.

On May 25, 2024, members of Quinte West OPP responded to a traffic complaint of dangerous and erratic driving behaviour involving a stolen 2024 Toyota Tundra, taken from the Toronto Area. 

After numerous traffic incidents, the driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot near the intersection of Colonial Drive and Harmer Road in the City of Quinte West. The OPP Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit and OPP Aviation Unit assisted in searching the area. The accused was located and taken into custody.     

Wallinton VIVEROS CAMACHO, age 19, was arrested and is charged with: 

  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation- two counts
  • Failure to stop after accident
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

The accused remains in custody, with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.