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Kristina BRAYSHAW – Impaired Operation

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – One driver was arrested for impaired after collision on Highway 655.

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, shortly after 4:00 p.m., the South Porcupine Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 655 and Ross Avenue, in Timmins.

As a result of the investigation, one of the drivers, Kristina BRAYSHAW, 31 years-old, of Timmins was arrested and charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Timmins, on July 10, 2025.

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Meth Bust – Nicholas MALETTE

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest one person for drug related offences.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the South Porcupine OPP located a vehicle in a snowbank at the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 655 in the City of Timmins. Police found the driver inside and was transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation the OPP seized a suspected amount of crack cocaine, cocaine and methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $1,100. Also seized was an amount of Canadian currency.

Nicholas MALETTE, 29 years-old, of Timmins was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Timmins.

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Missing Snowmobiler Found Deceased

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has located the body of a missing snowmobiler on Horwood Lake.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, members of the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) and the Northeast Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) located the body of the 40-year-old Timmins resident who had been reported missing in April. The OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit is now supporting the investigation.

A post-mortem examination is being scheduled at a later date.

As previously reported, on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., the South Porcupine OPP responded to a report of an overdue person who was operating a motorized snow vehicle (MSV) on Horwood Lake in Horwood Township, approximately 70 kilometers west of Timmins.

The South Porcupine OPP, ERT, OPP Aviation Services, and USRU were involved in the search efforts.

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Tristen ARCHIBALD Was Arrested

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – A traffic complaint on Highway 101 leads to impaired charge.

On Monday, May 5, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the South Porcupine Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 101, in Timmins.  The vehicle was located, and it was determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Tristen ARCHIBALD, 29 years-old, of Kirkland Lake was arrested and charged with the following:

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

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Timmins.

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Shelby BATES-SAUCIER – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision leading to an impaired charge.

On Friday May 2, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the South Porcupine OPP responded to a collision on Highway 144, Roblin Township, near Mattagami Lake Road.

The investigation revealed the driver has consumed alcohol and was transported to detachment for further testing. 

As a result, Shelby BATES-SAUCIER, 23 years-old, of Sudbury was charged with the following:

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

The driver was issued a 90-day Administration Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Gogama.

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$118,000 Drug Bust – Name Released

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 144 leads to drugs charges.

On Monday April 28, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the South Porcupine Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 144, Noble Township, just north of Gogama. 

As a result of the investigation, the OPP seized an amount of suspected crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $118,730. Also seized was an amount of Canadian currency.

Manfred YIADOM-BOAKYE, 33 years-old, of Bradford, was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Monday May 26, 2025, in Gogama.

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Trevor PEART Was Arrested

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one person for mischief.

On March 28, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Iroquois Falls OPP responded to a mischief at a residence on Church Street in Iroquois Falls.

As a result of the investigation, Trevor PEART, 50 years old, of Iroquois Falls was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Mischief under $5,000
  • Breach of Recognizance

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2025, in Timmins.

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LANGLOIS Arrested Following Collision

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) respond to motor vehicle collision leading to impaired charge.

On February 25, 2025, at approximately 2:51 a.m., members of the South Porcupine OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 144, Doyle Township. The investigation revealed the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage and was transport to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Jason LANGLOIS, 44 years old, of Timmins was arrested and charged with operation while impaired – alcohol.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins on April 3, 2025. 

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SUTHERLAND Was Arrested

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – A traffic stop leads to a driver being charged with impaired.

On February 5, 2025, at approximately 1:12 a.m., members of the Iroquois Falls Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Municipal Road near Frederick House Lake Road. 

Upon speaking with the driver officers suspected they had consumed an alcoholic beverage. They were transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Christine SUTHERLAND, 37 years old, of North Bay was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

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

The driver was issued an Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 20, 2025, in Timmins.

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Taylor MONTREUIL Was Arrested

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired driving after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint.

On January 15, 2025, at approximately 3:08 p.m., the Iroquois Falls OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Municipal Road in Dundonald Township. Police located the vehicle and arrested the driver.

As a result of the investigation, Taylor MONTREUIL, 29 years-old, of Iroquois Falls was charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins on March 13, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers.

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Pervert Alert: Jeremy BERNIER Facing Numerous Charges

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – One person was arrested on 19 outstanding criminal charges after warrant was executed.

On July 25, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the North East Region (NER) Bail Support Team of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the support of the South Porcupine OPP and Timmins Police, executed a warrant on Main Street in South Porcupine.

Jeremy BERNIER, 19 years of age from South Porcupine, was arrested and charged with:

·        Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age (three counts)

·        Sexual interference

·        Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age

·        Forcible confinement

·        Assault

·        Failure to comply with undertaking (eight counts)

·        Failure to attend court

·        Failure to attend court after having appeared (two counts)

·        Failure to attend for fingerprints

The accused was transported to the Kapuskasing OPP detachment, as all offences occurred in Kapuskasing, between September 2020 and March 2023.

The accused was released from bail court on July 26, and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on August 12, 2024.

The OPP urges any other victims or anyone with information to come forward by calling the Kapuskasing OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Jean Anne WHIFFIN – Impaired Driving

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired while police were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) program.

On July 12, 2024, shortly after 10:30 p.m., members of the Iroquois Falls Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program at the intersection of Highway 101 and Municipal Road in German Township.

As a result, Jean Anne WHIFFIN, 63 years-old, of Oshawa was arrested and charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and their vehicle was impounded

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 29, 2024, in Timmins.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers.

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Murder – Names Released

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – Charges have been laid in connection with an ongoing investigation in Egan Township.

On May 23, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a deceased person in a wooded area in Egan Township. The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Marcel THOMA of Petawawa, who was reported missing on May 18, 2024. His death was deemed a homicide.

On June 12, 2024, one person was apprehended by members of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and taken into custody in the area of Night Hawk Lake, east of Timmins. During the interaction, an OPP officer was shot, transported to hospital in stable condition and is expected to recover from the injuries. The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate in relation to this incident.

As a result of the investigation, Lucas MACDONALD, age 43, of Egan Township, has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code:

·      First degree murder, s. 235(1)

·      Attempt to commit murder using firearm, s. 239(1)(a.1)

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins on June 14, 2024.

The investigation is continuing by the South Porcupine OPP and the OPP North East Region Crime Units under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

Assistance was provided by OPP specialty units, including Critical Incident Command; TRU; Emergency Response Team; Tactical Emergency Medical Services; North East Criminal Operations; North East Regional Support Team; Canine Unit; Aviation; Snowmobile, ATV and Vessel Enforcement; and, South Porcupine OPP Detachment members, as well as members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

There are no further concerns for public safety. Thank you to members of the public and the media for their support and cooperation.

Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation, should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 

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$50,000 Drug Bust

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 144, Hassard Township has led to three people being charged.

On May 4, 2024, shortly before 1:00 p.m., members of the South Porcupine Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop.

As a result of the investigation, the OPP seized a suspected amount of crack cocaine, fentanyl, marihuana and khat leaves with an estimated street value of $50,000. Also seized was a loaded Glock 9mm magazine.

Frederick JAHREL, 32 years-old, of North York was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – heroin
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of firearm/ammunition contrary to prohibition order

Valarie LYNN, 31 years-old, of Mississauga was arrested and charged with following:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – heroin
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of firearm/ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Both accused remain in custody pending a bail hearing.

A 17-year-old person of Scarborough who cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was also arrested, and charged with the following:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – heroin
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
  • Person under 19 years – possess cannabis

The accused was released at a bail hearing.