The Chatham-Kent Police have arrested a man wanted on outstanding warrants for several counts of failing to comply with probation.
Just before 1:00 p.m. a patrol officer spotted the suspect in the area of James Street, Wallaceburg. The 20-year-old man who resides in Wallaceburg initially evaded the officer however he was located and arrested shortly after. The male was held for a bail hearing.
Occurrence #: BA14028513
Date: Friday, June 20, 2014 – 4:07am
At approximately 4am on Friday morning, a lone male suspect entered the Esso gas station at the intersection of Essa Rd. and Bryne Dr. At that time the suspect produced a knife and demanded cash from the clerk. An undisclosed amount of money was obtained and the suspect fled the scene. Police responded and a K9 search of the area was conducted with negative results. Members of the Criminal Investigations Division are continuing the investigation. The suspect in this matter is described as a white male in his early 20’s, approximately 5’6 tall with a slim build. He was wearing a black hooded sweat shirt and track pants. In addition to being armed with a knife the suspect was also in possession of a skateboard. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Barrie Police Service or Crimestoppers.”
(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has laid a number of charges in relation to a series of early 2014 retail robberies.
On January 10, 2014, at approximately 5:55 pm, three suspects entered a convenience store situated along the 0-100 block of Preston Street. One of the suspects pointed a firearm at the employee and made a demand for cash. A second suspect then proceeded to obtain cash and cigarettes while a third stood as a lookout. The trio then fled the premises. There were no injuries.
On January 14, 2014, at approximately 6:05 pm, two suspects entered a convenience store situated along the 0-100 block of Elm Street. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun and pointed it at the store employee. The second suspect proceeded to obtain cash and cigarettes. The duo then fled the premises. There were no injuries.
On January 16, 2014, at approximately 7:00 pm, three suspects entered a convenience store situated along the 300 block of Fifth Avenue. One suspect remained at the door. The two remaining suspects, one armed with a handgun, confronted the employee and demanded cash. During the course of the robbery, the second of these suspects also produced a handgun. The suspects fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash. There were no injuries.
On April 2, 2014, at approximately 9:40 pm, a lone male suspect, armed with a handgun, entered a convenience store situated along the 0-100 block of Elm Street. The suspect pointed the weapon at store employees. The suspect was taking cash from the register when one of the employees attempted to intervene in the robbery. The employee was assaulted about the head with the pistol by the suspect. The suspect then fled the premises, dropping an imitation firearm in the process. The employee was transported by EMS to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Recently, a series of arrests has occurred and a number of charges laid in connection to these robberies:
A 17 year old male, of Ottawa, is charged with:
Four counts of robbery
Two counts wear disguise
Six counts of Failure to comply with YCJA probation.
Three counts of possession of a weapon in commission of an offence
Two counts of possession of a firearm while prohibited
One count of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
One count of assault causing bodily harm
A 17 year old male, of Ottawa, is charged with:
Three counts of robbery
Three counts of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
Three counts of breach of recognizance
Three counts of wearing a disguise
Three counts of possession of a weapon in commission of an offence
A 17 year old male, of Ottawa, is charged with:
Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
2 counts of Robbery
2 counts of Possession Weapons Dangerous
4 counts of breach of probation
Two counts of Wearing a Disguise
Two counts Possession firearm while prohibited
A 16 year old male, of Ottawa, is charged with:
Two counts of robbery
Two counts of Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
Wearing a disguise
Two counts of Possession of a weapon
Two counts of Breach of undertaking
Three of the four persons charged remain in custody. One was released from a bail hearing.
Anyone with information with respect to these robberies, or any other robbery, is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.
(ADELAIDE METCALFE, ON) – On Thursday, June 19, 2014, at approximately 9:40 p.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Adelaide Metcalfe Fire Department, the Strathroy-Caradoc Fire Department, Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Hydro One, responded to a single motor vehicle crash on Napperton Drive in the Municipality of Adelaide Metcalfe, ON.
As a result of the police investigation, it was determined that a 2000 Lincoln car was travelling eastbound on Napperton Drive. For unknown reasons, the car left the roadway, rolled over, and struck a hydro pole in the south ditch.
The 29 year old male driver from Strathroy Caradoc, ON was trapped and had to be extricated from the vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.
The 27 year old female passenger from Strathroy Caradoc, ON died and was pronounced at the scene. Her identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Hydro was out in the area.
OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators (TTCI) have been deployed to assist with the investigation.
A section of Napperton Drive between Kerwood Road and Brown Road is closed, as police continue their investigation.
The road is expected to be closed until approximately 7:00 a.m. today.
(WINDSOR, ON) -The male that was killed in an industrial incident on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 on the Honourable Herb Gray Parkway has been identified.
Forty year old Giuseppe SERRA, of Windsor died in the construction zone between Todd Lane and Cousineau Road in Windsor.
The Ministry of Labour continues to investigate the cause of the incident.
(NAPANEE, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, Technological Crime Unit and the Napanee OPP Detachment have arrested and charged a Napanee man following a child pornography investigation.
On June 19, 2014 police executed search warrants at a Napanee residence after receiving information that an individual uploaded Child Pornography to the Internet. As a result of this investigation, two computers and related computer equipment were seized containing images of child sexual abuse.
On June 19, 2014, police arrested Steven K. HARTWICK, 36 years-old of Napanee and charged him with two counts of Possession of Child Pornography and one count of Accessing Child Pornography. The accused was held in custody awaiting a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on June 23, 2014.
The investigation is continuing.
(TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BLUFF, ON) – Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate after an unidentified projectile, believed to be from a small caliber, high velocity firearm, struck a residence on Carney St., in the Township of Georgian Bluffs on Monday, June 16, 2014.
At approximately 12:15 p.m. on Monday, June 16th, the home owners heard a loud “popping†sound. A short time later they discovered debris of wood splinters in the master bedroom. After further examination of the residence they located what appeared to be a bullet hole through the 2nd story exterior frame siding of their home.
Investigation revealed that the projectile penetrated the exterior wall and passed through a total of three rooms on the upper floor.
The OPP Forensic Identification Unit – Mount Forest was called to assist.
Two adults and one child were inside the residence at the time. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Police believe this was an isolated incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
(TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a motor vehicle collision between a small car and tractor trailer containing 40,000 pounds of potash fertilizer.
On Thursday the 19th of June, 2014 at 12:45 pm, a motorist was driving their small volkswagon golf, westbound on highway 401 near Highway 15 in the City of Kingston through a well marked construction zone.
A tractor trailer containing 40,000 pounds of potash struck the volkwagon from behind, forcing it off the roadway, causing the tractor trailer to overturn. The occupants of the volkswagon were uninjured, and the driver of the tractor trailer sustained minor injuries.
Ministry of the Environment officials also attended the scene, in order to supervise clean up of the roadway.
As a result of the investagation, the driver of the tractor trailer has been charged with careless driving.
All motorists are reminded to drive cautiously through construction zones. Maintaining large following distances will also allow for an increase in reaction times to changing road conditions.
Though eastbound traffic has not been affected by this collision, the westbound lanes are expected to be closed until approximately 8:00 pm this evening, with traffic being diverted at Joyceville Road.
(Prince Edward County, ON)â€â€On June 19, 2014 at 1:49am officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Prince Edward County detachment were called to the Picton Marina regarding two suspicious males attempting to steal a boat. OPP located one male hiding in the water under a pier. The second male suspect fled on foot. The OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP K-9 were activated, however, were unable to locate the second suspect.
36-year old male, James ARMSTRONG of Picton is charged with Theft, contrary to Section 334 of the Criminal Code of Canada and Trespass by Night, contrary to Section 177 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused was later released from police custody on a promise to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice, Picton on July 23, 2014.
Anyone with information regarding the identity the other suspect, are asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police, Prince Edward County detachment at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) -On June 18, 2014, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report of a canoe that was stored behind Erin District High School that belongs to the school. The theft occurred sometime between June 17, 4:00 p.m. and June 18, 2014 8:00 a.m. It was secured by a chain to a canoe rack.
Unknown suspect(s) stole a;
Nova Craft Pro 5, red or burgundy, 17 foot
Anyone with information regarding this crime, please contact Wellington County OPP at
1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) -On June 18, 2014, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a John Deere tractor stolen from a rural property located on 5th Line, Town of Minto. The theft occurred sometime between June 17, 6:30 p.m. and June 18, 2014 7:20 a.m. The keys were with the tractor.
Unknown suspect(s) stole;
2010 John Deere Tractor-green-model #6430-serial #L06430K637112
Front loader with two pronged attachment-black-model #673-serial #W00673C012318.
Front headlight is damaged
Anyone with information regarding this crime, please contact Wellington County OPP at
1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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Contact: Bob Bortolato
Media Relations Officer
County of Wellington OPP
(TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHGATE, ON) – On Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at approximately 9:26 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated two separate break-ins in the Township of Southgate. The residential break-ins occurred during the day.
Sometime between 8:00 a.m. and 9:25 p.m. on June 17th, unknown person(s) forcibly entered a residence through the front door on Grey Rd. 14. A number of items were stolen, including an Android Tablet; Sony cell phone charger; Master Craft socket set; Dewalt cordless drill set; Nintendo WII, 4 controllers, charging station and several games; a woman’s purse containing personal identification, credit cards, photographs and keys; collector coins; and a Panasonic HD 70x zoom camera/camcorder.
Damage to the property was estimated at $3,700.
The second incident occurred between 6:50 a.m. and 9:15 p.m. on Southgate Rd. 12. Again, the residence was forcibly entered through the front door. A laptop, costume jewelry and a small fire safe containing personal documents were taken.
Damage was estimated at $700.
Anyone with information whic
(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) – Street Response Team (SRT) has completed an investigation into stolen property. During the investigation officers worked in conjunction with the Brockville Police Service.
Since February 2014 police have been conducting the investigation which involved occurrences between 2003 – 2014. These occurrences happened in the Town of Cobourg, Stirling Rawdon, Peterborough County, Haliburton County, Centre Hastings, Brockville, York Region, Toronto and throughout Northumberland County.
As a result of the investigation the following property with an approximate value of $500,000 has been recovered:
2– Industrial generators
1– John Deere Combine
1– John Deere tractor
1– 18 ton dump trailer
1– 4 ton scissor lift
1– 2005 Dodge Ram pick-up
1– Honda 100cc motorcycle
1 – Honda rotor-tiller
1 – John Deere loader/back-hoe
1 – John Deere excavator
2 – Bobcat skid-steer
2 – 14’ dump trailers
2 – 16’ enclosed cargo trailers
Investigating officers have arrested and charged the following persons:
Joao ROSARIO SILVA DO
49 years
Centre Hastings, Ontario
Theft Over $5000 x 6 (1 charge laid by Brockville Police Service)
Possession Burglary Tools (Charge laid by Brockville Police Service)
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x 5
Remove/Destroy/Alter VIN# x 5
Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime x 4
Darrin TAYLOR
43 years
Brighton
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000 x 3
Jeff TURNEY
40 years
Cramahe Township
Theft Over $5000 (Charge laid by Brockville Police Service)
Jamie MARTORINO
34 years
Cramahe Township
Theft Over $5000 (Charged laid by Brockville Police Service)
ROSARIO SILVA DO & TAYLOR will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.
ROSARIO SILVA DO, TURNEY, MARTORINO are before the Provincial Courts in Brockville, Ontario.
(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers attended a building for an alarm call on Rutherford Street (Burford), in the County of Brant.
At approximately 2:50 a.m. on Wednesday June 18th, 2014 officers entered the insecure building checking for possible suspects. Officers observed suspicious drug activity in the building. OPP Organized Crime and Enforcement Bureau- Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant with the assistance of County of Brant officers on the property.
Cheryl MACLELLAN 56 years of age, from Oxford County, is facing the following criminal charge
Produce a Schedule II Substance (other than marihuana)
The accused is scheduled to attend Provincial Court in Brantford on August 08, 2014 to answer to the charge.
A veteran police officer of the Owen Sound Police Service faces numerous charges under the Police Services Act following an internal and external investigation.
At the request of Bill Sornberger, the Chief of the Owen Sound Police Service, the investigation was conducted by an external police service, following a complaint into the conduct of the officer.
The recently concluded investigation commenced in November 2013. The investigation involved allegations of misconduct of the officer from February to July of 2013. The investigation pertained to a personal relationship commenced by the officer, with a victim of alleged crime, after becoming involved in that investigation. The complaint was not initiated by this victim.
Constable Brian Follis, who has eight years of service, has been charged with six counts of Discreditable Conduct, five counts of Neglect of Duty, two counts of Deceit and one count each of Insubordination and Breach of Confidence.
Constable Follis has been suspended from duty. He will be appearing before a Hearing Officer in July 2014.