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OPP Police Press Releases Smooth Rock Falls

3 Arrested On Hwy 11 – Names Released

(SMOOTH ROCK FALLS, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 11 led to the seizure of cocaine, cash, a prohibited weapon, and the arrest of three individuals.

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on Highway 11 in Smooth Rock Falls. During the stop, officers observed three occupants and a bag of suspected cocaine in plain view.

All three individuals were arrested for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of a prohibited switchblade, approximately $10,000 in Canadian currency, and cocaine with an estimated street value of $4,000.

Further investigation revealed that one of the passengers – who was criminally prohibited from driving – had been behind the wheel shortly before the stop. Additionally, the driver at the time of the traffic stop displayed signs of intoxication and was transported to the Kapuskasing OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals have been charged:

Marcel LAFONTAINE, 49 years of age of Cache Bay:

·        Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Fail to comply with probation order

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 31, 2025, in Kapuskasing.

Marie POULIN, 29 years of age of Timmins:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 31, 2025, in Kapuskasing. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

Rozlyn WESLEY, 41 years of age of Constance Lake:

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·        Possession of a prohibited device – switchblade

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 31, 2025, in Kapuskasing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Smooth Rock Falls

Fatal Hwy 11 Collision

(SMOOTH ROCK FALLS, ON) – The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 11 near Red Pine Road, approximately 5 km west of Smooth Rock Falls.  The collision involved a head-on crash between two commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).

On January 17, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the James Bay OPP, Cochrane District Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Smooth Rock Falls Fire Department responded to the collision.

One driver, a 57-year-old from Sainte-Eulalie, QC, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the second CMV suffered life threatening, life altering injuries and was transported to hospital via ambulance.

The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team is assisting with this ongoing investigation.

Highway 11 was closed in both directions for approximately 16 hours but has since reopened as of 1:30 p.m.

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

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Teens Arrested For Throwing Rocks At Hwy 11 Traffic

(SMOOTH ROCK FALLS, ON) – Police arrested two young persons for throwing rocks at vehicles on Highway 11.

On March 30, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call reporting someone throwing rocks at vehicles on Highway 11, near the Mattagami River Bridge in Smooth Rock Falls.

The caller’s commercial motor vehicle (CMV) had been hit by a rock, and sustained damage to the windshield.

As a result of the investigation, two 14-year-old persons, both from Smooth Rock Falls, were arrested and charged with mischief – destroys or damages property.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 18, 2024 in Smooth Rock Falls. The OPP will not be releasing the name of the accused persons under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

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Repeat Offenders GOODISON & COX Arrested Again

(SMOOTH ROCK FALLS, ON) – An alert on the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system led to several charges, and a 45-day vehicle impound.

On February 29, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrol on Main Street in Smooth Rock Falls, when the ALPR system alerted the officer to a stolen licence plate. 

Police conducted a traffic stop on Ross Road, and confirmed that the licence plates were indeed stolen, the vehicle was not insured, and the driver’s licence was suspended under the criminal code, as well as the Highway Traffic Act.

As a result of the investigation, the driver Mitchell COX 31 years of age from Smooth Rock Falls was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Failure to comply with probation order
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court on March 4, 2024, in Cochrane. 

In addition the passenger and vehicle owner, Krystal GOODISON 35 years of age from Smooth Rock Falls was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Failure to comply with probation order
  • Permit motor vehicle to be operated without insurance
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming the owner

The latter accused was released and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 18, 2024 in Cochrane.

The vehicle was impounded for 45 days, as a result of the driver’s previous suspension under the criminal code.