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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Evan BELANGER – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving offences after receiving several traffic reports from the public.

On February 21, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to several traffic complaints of a possible impaired driver travelling east, from Nairn Centre on Highway 17, Sudbury.

The vehicle was located, and a novice driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Evan BELANGER, 32 years-of-age, from Frankford, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts
  • Novice driver – Blood Alcohol Concentration above zero

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 19, 2025, in Sudbury.

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Shawn McAVOY: Drunk Driving

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving offences after responding to a collision.

On February 15, 2025, at approximately 7:50 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services responded to an overturned vehicle in the ditch on Highway 17, Sudbury.

No injuries were reported, and the driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Shawn McAVOY, 46 years-of-age, from St. Charles, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol, and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

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

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

School Bus Collision – Driver Charged

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged the driver of the bus.

On January 20, 2025, shortly before 8:30 a.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP, Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision between a school bus and a Commercial Vehicle, in the north bound lane of Highway 69, Sudbury.

As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old person from Sudbury was charged with three counts of careless driving causing bodily harm.

The accused was issued a Provincial Summons and is scheduled to appear at an Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on April 1, 2025

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Fentanyl Bust – Names Released

(SUDBURY, ON) – Two Greater Toronto Area (GTA) residents are facing a total of 43 firearm and drug-related charges after a drug trafficking investigation in Sudbury.

In October 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) in Sudbury began an investigation into drug trafficking activity spanning various communities, including Sudbury, Parry Sound and Manitoulin Island.

On January 8, 2025, members from OPP OCEB, OPP Provincial Guns and Gang Enforcement Team, OPP Canine, OPP Highway Safety Division and the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Emergency Response Unit and GSPS Canine conducted a vehicle stop with two occupants suspected of drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, police executed two search warrants at a residence and storage locker in Toronto, seizing the following items:

  •         Five firearms with magazines and ammunition
  •         Approximately 850 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine
  •         Approximately 750 grams of suspected fentanyl
  •         Approximately 73 grams of suspected cocaine
  •         500 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  •         Approximately $100,000 in Canadian currency
  •         Two prohibited devices
  •         One body armour vest
  •         Packaging materials

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $200,000.

Anthony Eric DALEY-WILLIAMS, age 33 of Toronto, has been charged with the following 25 offences under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – five counts
  •         Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition – five counts
  •         Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order – five counts
  •         Possession of a prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition order
  •         Possession of a prohibited device contrary to prohibition order
  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device
  •         Possession of a firearm with altered serial number
  •         Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  •         Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on February 13, 2025.

Joan Claire GUCE, age 33 of Toronto, has been charged with the following 18 offences under the CC and CDSA:

  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – five counts
  •         Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition – five counts
  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device
  •         Possession of a firearm with altered serial number
  •         Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  •         Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on February 19, 2025.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs or firearms 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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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Marc-Andre POULIT Was Arrested

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with both stunt and impaired driving offences.

On February 1, 2025, at approximately 1:55 p.m., the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle travelling more than 50 kilometres and hour (km/h) in a posted 70 km/h zone on Maley Drive, Sudbury.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving and was transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Marc-Andre POULIT, 30 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with, operation while impaired – drug, and drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on February 19, 2025, in Sudbury.

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

LAVALLEE – Drunk Driving

(SUDBURY ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with impaired driving offences, after conducting a traffic stop with a vehicle on Lasalle Boulevard, Sudbury.

On January 24, 2025, at approximately 11:50 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle having no active rear position lights on the motor vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to Greater Sudbury Police Service for further testing.

Samantha LAVALLEE, 33 years-of-age, from Chelmsford, was charged with.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive without proper rear light – motor vehicle
  • Fail to signal for turn
  • Novice driver – Blood Alcohol Concentration above zero

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on February 12, 2025, in Sudbury.

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Abraham PETITHOMME Facing Numerous Charges

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged two people for drug related offence, after stopping a vehicle for stunt driving.

On January 19, 2025, shortly after 11:00 p.m., the Sudbury Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) Team of the OPP, conducted a traffic stop on Highway 69, Sudbury.

The vehicle was travelling 50 kilometres an hour, greater than the posted speed limit. The driver was arrested for stunt driving and found to be a suspended driver.

Police seized cellular phones, credit cards, Canadian currency and drugs suspected to cannabis and a brick of cocaine with an estimated street value of $100,000.

As a result of the investigation, Abraham PETITHOMME, 24-years-of age, from Toronto was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of an identity document
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Possess – credit card data

The passenger of the vehicle, Joel DAVIS, 18-years-of-age, from Toronto was also arrested and charged with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine.

Both accused were held for Bail Court, then remanded back into custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 22, 2025, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 30-day Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

School Bus Collision – Serious Injuries

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have opened the highway in both directions.

On January 20, 2025, shortly before 8:30 a.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP, Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision in the north bound lane of Highway 69, Sudbury.

The driver and 12 students were on the bus at the time of the collision. Eight people were transported to the local hospital by EMS – five students as a precaution, two students received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, while the bus driver received serious life-threatening injuries.

There were no reported injuries to the other students or the driver of the CMV.

The investigation is still ongoing with the OPP Collision Reconstructionist, and members of the Traffic Collision Investigation Team who are assisting the Nipissing West OPP officers to determine the cause of the collision.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Courtney FENNER Arrested

(SUDBURY, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with the theft of a motor vehicle.

On January 4, 2025, at approximately 10:50 p.m., the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of a motor vehicle from a residence on King Street, St. Charles.

Police later located and stopped the vehicle in Sudbury and arrested one person. As a result of the investigation, Courtney FENNER, 33 years-of-age, from St. Charles, was charged with take motor vehicle without consent

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 29, 2025, in Sudbury.

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Alberto DORAZIO – Drunk Driving

(SUDBURY, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with impaired driving offences, after another motorist reported a possible impaired driver.

On December 26, 2024, at approximately 3:10 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver, travelling south on Highway 69, from Sudbury.

The vehicle was located by police at which time the driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Alberto DORAZIO, 50 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 15, 2025, in Sudbury.

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Tyler PILON – Impaired Operation

(SUDBURY, ON) – After police received multiple traffic complaints, one person has been arrested and charged with impaired driving.

On December 15, 2024, at approximately 10:45 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received multiple traffic complaints about a vehicle, driving through red lights and passing vehicles on the shoulder on Highway 17, Sudbury.

The vehicle was located, and the driver was arrested for impaired driving. As a result of the investigation, Tyler PILON, 28 years-of-age, from Markstay-Warren, was charged with, operation while impaired – drugs and dangerous operation.

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 8, 2025, in Sudbury.

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

TWO PEOPLE ARE CHARGED WITH STOLEN PROPERTY

(SUDBURY, ON) – Police recovered stolen property and charged two people.

On December 10, 2024, members from the Community Street Crime (CSC) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Greater Sudbury Police Service Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit, executed a search warrant at a property on Maley Drive in Sudbury.

A search of the property led to the seizure of a camper/travel trailer stolen from the West Nipissing area. As a result of the investigation, two people had been arrested.

Rachel LAROSE, 49-years-of-age and Dana REISE, 59-years-of-age, both from the City of Greater Sudbury were charged with, possession property obtained by crime under $5,000, LAROSE was additionally charged with theft over $5000.

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on January 22, 2025, in Sudbury.

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Justin QUENNEVILLE – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(SUDBURY, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with impaired driving offences, after a Good Samaritan reported a possible impaired driver.

On November 30, 2024, at approximately 9:25 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver, travelling north on Highway 69, towards Sudbury.

The vehicle was located by police, traveling over 30 kilometres an hour over the posted speed limit, which was stopped. The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to Greater Sudbury Police Service for further testing. A search of the vehicle located open liquor.

Justin QUENNEVILLE, 37 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 8, 2025, in Sudbury.

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

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Repeat Offender & Impaired Driver Arrested

(SUDBURY, ON) – Police arrested and charged two people of theft, after a report of an abandoned camping trailer.

On November 9, 2024, at approximately 8:12 a.m., the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an abandon camper trailer parked at a turn around on Highway 17, near Fairbanks Lake Road, Sudbury.

While investigating the trailer which had been reported stolen, a motorist advised police of a parked pickup truck on Fairbanks Lake Road, attempting to flag down motorist.

Police located the parked vehicle with items in the back of the pickup truck, which had been reported stolen from the abandon camper trailer. Both the driver and the passenger were arrested for possession of stolen property and the driver was also found to be impaired.

A search of the vehicle, located stolen property and drugs suspected to be Fentanyl

Both the driver and the passenger were transported to the OPP detachment and further testing was conducted with the driver for impairment.

As a result of the investigation, the driver Noah MOTHERSELL, 26 years-of-age, from Mount Forest was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Possession of a schedule I substance
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

The accuse was held for Bail Court, then remanded back into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on November 13, 2024, in Sudbury.

The passenger, Nichola SOULLIERE, 43-years-of-age, from Chelmsford was charged with:

  • Conditional Sentence Order breach
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accuse was held for Bail Court, then released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 12, 2024, in Sudbury.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Another Pedestrian Struck

(SUDBURY, ON) – A pedestrian was transported to the local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle.

On October 26, 2024, at approximately 12:40 p.m., the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian on Highway 144, Chelmsford.

The pedestrian was struck while crossing in the crosswalk by a vehicle attempting to make a left-hand turn and then was transported to the local hospital by EMS.

As a result of the investigation, a 64-year-old-person, from Chelmsford, was charged with, fail to yield to pedestrian on roadway.

The OPP would like to remind motorists, to come to a full stop when approaching a crosswalk with pedestrians waiting to cross, yield the right of way and wait until they have crossed completely. Stay alert and avoid distractions like texting or using your phone and watch for pedestrians at all times.