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Chelsea CASCADDEN – Drunk Driving

(TECUMSEH, ON) – Driver charged with impaired operation after vehicle leaves road and enters ditch.

On November 2, 2024, at 7:18 p.m., a member of the Tecumseh Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), was conducting traffic enforcement on North Talbot Road and 9th Concession Road in the Town of Tecumseh when a single motor vehicle drove off the roadway.

The officer checked on the condition of the driver, determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol and was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment.

As a result, Chelsea CASCADDEN a 32-year-old of Essex, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor to speak to the charges on November 12, 2024.

The driver was not injured.

Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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Drug & Weapons Bust

(TECUMSEH, ON) – Two individuals are facing numerous firearm and drug-related charges after a search warrant was executed in Tecumseh.

In July 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) began an investigation into the trafficking of cocaine and opioids in Essex County. On September 24, 2024, a search warrant was executed in Tecumseh by OPP OCEB and Essex County OPP Community Street Crime Unit.

As a result of this investigation, officers seized:

  • four handguns, one of which was loaded  
  • a conducted energy weapon
  • suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $20,000
  • approximately 5,700 oxycodone tablets
  • $120,000 in Canadian currency

Refaat FARRIS, age 47 of Tecumseh, has been charged with the following 30 offences under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order – four counts
  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – four counts
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose – four counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – four counts
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm – four counts
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition – four counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine) – two counts
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (opioid) – two counts

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on October 1, 2024.

Khadije FARRIS, age 69 of Tecumseh, has been charged with the following 26 offences under the CCandCDSA:

  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – four counts
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose – four counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – four counts
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm – four counts
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition – four counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine) – two counts
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (opioid) – two counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on November 27, 2024.

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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Tyler BISHOP – Aggravated Assault

(TECUMSEH) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex detachment Crime Unit are seeking public assistance to identify three suspects in an assault case in Tecumseh.

On May 19, 2024, at approximately 2:15 a.m., police received a report of a fight between approximately 15 people in a parking lot at an address on Tecumseh Road East.

Three individuals received minor injuries in the altercation, while another person was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police arrested and charged Tyler BISHOP, 25-years-old of Windsor under the Criminal Code with the following offences: 

  • Aggravated Assault
  • Assault
  • Causing a Disturbance

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 9, 2024.

Police are asking the public to help identify three additional persons of interest in connection with this incident. Photos of these individuals are attached to this release.

If you have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP 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.catchcrooks.com.You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Aidan O’MALLEY Was Arrested

(TECUMSEH, ON) – A three vehicle collision resulted in impaired charges on Tuesday night.

On Tuesday April 9, 2024, at approximately 10:52 p.m., the Essex detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a three-vehicle collision on Howard Avenue at Highway 3 in the Town of Tecumseh.

One driver sustained minor injuries in the collision. A second driver was arrested on scene.

As a result of the investigation, Aidan O’MALLEY, 30-years-old of Windsor has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Operation While Impaired

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on April 18, 2024