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(Amaranth, ON) – On May 18, 2014 at 3:18 pm Dufferin OPP were dispatched to an address on 10th Line of Amaranth on report of careless use of firearm. The property owner reported that stray bullets had struck his residence and garage including going through walls and windows.

Preliminary Investigation reveals that 6 adults were discharging firearms on Dufferin County Rd. #109 and stray bullets struck windows on a residence and went through walls of garage located on 10th Line of Amaranth Township.

As result of thorough investigation by OPP and Ministry of Natural Resources Police have laid charges of Careless Use of Firearm against 6 adults.

Nicholas Kelly,50 years old and Chris Witter, 45 year of age of Puslinch, as well as Daniel McNaughton,27 years of age and Danielle Ray of Guelph, and Brett Miller, 23 years old of West Grey, and Gerald Rieger, 48 of Kitchener were all arrested, charged and released on June 24,2014 to answer to the charges.

The Firearms were seized by police until conclusion of court proceedings.

Police remind firearms owners that when discharging firearms that they always have to be sure of target and what is behind it and ensure that bullets land in safe area with solid backstop

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on West River Road between Glen Morris Road and the Brant Waterloo Road in the County of Brant.

At approximately 8:20 a.m. Thursday May 22nd, 2014, a Ford Focus was travelling south bound on the West River Road and for unknown reasons left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver of the vehicle Aidan FLEMING 23 years of age from the City of Toronto, the lone occupant, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Coroner Doctor EWEN.

West Region Technical Traffic Collision Investigators are assisting the County of Brant OPP with the investigation. West River Road between Glen Morris Road and the Brant Waterloo Road is now reopened.

(POINT EDWARD, ON) On May 22, 2014 just after 10:00 a.m. Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Lambton Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Point Edward Fire Service responded to the Blue Water Bridge after receiving a call that a vehicle driver had abandoned a motor vehicle on the north span of the bridge, and that the driver allegedly jumped from the bridge into the St. Clair River.

Calls for assistance also went out to Canada Coast Guard, the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Sarnia Fire Service, Lambton OPP Marine, and the Sarnia Police Service (SPS).

Firefighters and uniformed officers from Lambton OPP and SPS have been searching from along the shoreline of the St. Clair River while the Lambton OPP Marine vessel searches the water. A USCG helicopter is also providing search capabilities along the St. Clair River.

The north span of the Blue Water Bridge handles west bound traffic from Canada to the Unites States. West bound traffic had been stopped during a part of the investigation but is now moving.

The search efforts are continuing.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment continues to receive calls from concerned residents regarding their computers that appear to have been locked by government agencies or various police services.

On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at approximately 9:26 a.m., police received a call from a concerned Norfolk County resident reporting that their computer has been frozen and they had been “locked out” after receiving pop-up messages warning them that they been associated to child pornography web sites. These warnings claimed to be from a government agency or police service and requested the recipient to pay a fine so their computer could be “unlocked”.

These types of messages are commonly known as scareware, and are designed to create anxiety and complete shock for the computer owner resulting in the owner sending money.

If you receive one of these messages, please be aware that this is a scam. These messages are not being issued by any police service or government agency. If you’ve been “locked out” of your computer, this is an indication that your computer system may have been infected with malware and you will need to take steps to address the problem.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment has charged a 61 year old male after police investigated a vehicle at a Hillcrest Road, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at approximately 11:13 a.m., police were conducting patrols in the area of Hillcrest Road, when a vehicle was observed in the ditch attracted an officer’s attention. The driver and vehicle was subsequently investigated.

As a result of investigation, police arrested and charged 61 year old Edward DEBUSSCHERE of Norfolk County, Ontario with driving over the legal limit.

He is to appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charge.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is reminding the public to protect their property and valuables against would be thieves after a theft was reported at a Connaught Avenue, Delhi, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at approximately 4:45 p.m., police attended an address after being contacted by a concerned homeowner after several items were taken from the front of the residence.

Through investigation it was determined that the homeowner was outside doing maintenance and walked to the backyard of the property. While in the backyard, unknown suspect(s) removed a weed eater, full container of gasoline and a pair of gloves.

The Norfolk County OPP Detachment is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is urging all residents to be aware of their personal safety at all times after police were called to a Chapel Street, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 betwee1:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., a female was walking with her two children in the area of Oak Street and Brock Street when she observed an unknown male following her in a motor vehicle described as an older model light blue Toyota or Honda 4 door sedan.

The driver of the vehicle kept turning around and staring at her while she was walking. The male continued to follow and proceeded to pull into several driveways and wait for the concerned resident to pass. He would then continue to follow her down the roadway.

The startled resident then began to walk towards West Street when she observed the same male operating a different vehicle following her east bound on West Street. This vehicle is being described as a dark blue TJ or YJ Jeep with a soft top with rear window missing.

The concerned resident also noted that a male passenger was inside the second vehicle at which time she immediately walked to the Simcoe Town Centre. The vehicle was last seen leaving the area in an unknown direction.

The driver of both vehicles is being described as a white male, approximately 30 to 40 years of age, shaved head, wearing sunglasses and a bright orange shirt.

The passenger is described as a white male wearing a baseball cap.

The Norfolk County OPP Detachment is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(HALIBURTON, ON.) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently requesting assistance with the identification of a suspicious vehicle.

On May 21, 2014 at approximately 3:10 p.m. a vehicle being operated by an unknown male approached two youths as they were walking from Archie Stoffer Public School in Minden. The male offered the youths a ride. The youths, who did not recognize the male, ran from the location and contacted the police.

The male is described as white, in his 40’s with dark hair and a goatee. At the time of the incident he was wearing a grey shirt. The vehicle is described as a newer model, dark green, four door car.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Haliburton Highlands detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police at 705-286-1431.

The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety and that of children at all times. Children should not be left unattended anywhere, for any length of time, when out in public. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

(INGERSOLL, ON.) – On May 21, 2014 shortly after 8:00 p.m., an officer from the Oxford County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol in the Town of Ingersoll on Thames Street approaching King Street.

The officer observed the driver of a two door Honda Civic stopped at the intersection of King Street and Thames Street revving his engine loudly awaiting the green light. Once the light changed, the driver spun his tires causing smoke to emanate from them, and then accelerated at a high rate of speed through the intersection.

Subsequently, the officer initiated a traffic stop. As a result, the male driver

Jacob MCGILLIVARY, 21, of Ingersoll was charged with:

Race a Motor Vehicle

Operate Motor Vehicle – No Insurance

Operate Motor Vehicle – No Plates

Operate Motor Vehicle – No Licence

The vehicle was impounded for seven days as a result of the stunt driving charge. The driver is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on June 11, 2014.

(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – On May 20, 2014 members of the West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. at McDougall Road and Highway 400 in McDougall Township. At approximately 12:08 a.m. an officer had occasion to speak to the occupants of a 4-door car to which discharged a strong odour of Marihuana. Police investigation and a search of the vehicle led to releasing both passengers and charging the driver under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Joseph FAMULA, 22 years of age from St Catherine’s was charged with Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Cannabis Marihuana over 30 grams. He was also charged with Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle and Fail to Surrender Insurance Card. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice Parry Sound on June 19, 2014.

(ROCKWOOD, ON) – On Monday, May 19, 2014, at approximately 2:28 p.m., Wellington County Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision involving a motorcycle on Hwy. 6, in Centre Wellington.

The diver of the 2011 Kawasaki motorcycle was travelling north bound on Hwy 6 when he lost control of the bike after changing lanes at an extreme speed, south of the 7th Line. The bike slid onto the gravel and came to rest on the east side of the road.

The driver was transported to a hospital in Fergus where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries and released.

Dustin CAMPBELL, 22, of Guelph, was issued Part III Summons for Careless Driving.

He is scheduled to appear in court in Guelph on June 24, 2014.

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a daytime break-in and theft that occurred on Denton Avenue in Tillsonburg.

On May 21st, 2014, sometime between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., suspect(s) forced their way into the rear of the residence, stole various jewellery, two cellular phones, and two PlayStation game consoles with controllers. Value of stolen items is approximately $5,000.

The OPP is asking residents to be vigilant in recognizing suspicious people or vehicles that may be sitting in neighbour’s driveways when they are not home or vehicles that are travelling aimlessly up and down roads. The public should try to get descriptions, licence plate numbers and direction of travel and report this immediately to their local police service. It is important for this information to get to police when the suspects may still be in the area.

When In Doubt – Call And Have Police Check It Out!

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

12 People Charged; Illegal Drugs Removed From Supply Networks

(LONDON, ON) – Several Ontario residents face charges following a complex investigation into three identifiable illegal drug trafficking rings in southwestern Ontario, two of which were importing drugs from Mexico.

Project GREYMOUTH began in August 2013 as an Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) project to gather evidence of illegal drug trafficking. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) found cocaine and methamphetamine were being imported directly from Mexico then transferred to local traffickers in several Ontario communities, including Oxford County, Norfolk County, Middlesex County, Waterloo Region and the Greater Toronto area. Police then linked GREYMOUTH with an investigation by Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) known as GRIMM, which was also concluded.

At a news conference today, OPP Deputy Commissioner Scott Tod, OPP Detective-Inspector Steve Clegg, WRPS Inspector David Bishop, and Mr. Dan Badour of Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) unveiled details of the investigation and samples of the evidence seized during the nine-month probe.

Project GREYMOUTH was conducted by OCEB Drug Enforcement-West in partnership with the WRPS and CBSA. Members of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team and the Toronto Police Service assisted with executing the search warrants. In all, 13 search warrants were executed during the week of May 12-16 — five (5) by OPP; eight (8) by WRPS — at a number of locations in the Waterloo area as well as locations in Oxford County, Elgin County, Norfolk County, and the City of Toronto.

During Project GREYMOUTH, OPP seized:

12 kilograms of cocaine (worth an estimated value of $1.2-million);

3.5 kilograms of methamphetamine (worth an estimated value of $280-thousand);

one stun gun;

$89,955.00 in Canadian currency; and,

$38,000.00 in United States currency.

In addition, four (4) vehicles were seized as offence-related property.

OPP have charged 12 people with 49 offences including charges relating to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code of Canada (Proceeds of Crime, Prohibited Weapon). (See PROJECT GREYMOUTH — ADDENDUM OF CHARGED PERSONS on Media Resources Page)

Several of the accused persons have appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kitchener-Waterloo and Norfolk County at various times and dates. An arrest warrant has been issued for one male – Peter KNELSEN – who is believed to be out of the country. The OPP investigation continues.

(MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD, ON) – On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at approximately 5:54 p.m., a male attended at the Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) – Meaford Detachment, where he disclosed to police that he had committed a theft from the L.C.B.O. located on Nelson St., W., in the Municipality of Meaford on Friday, May 16th.

The male stated that he had entered the L.C.B.O. in Meaford last Friday, where he concealed a bottle of liquor then proceeded to the checkout, where he purchased a single can of beer. The store manager, who suspected a theft was being attempted, confronted the male who denied the allegation and left the store.

Investigation revealed the male was on probation to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

Kyle Andrew WHEELER, 27, of Meaford, was arrested and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of probation. He was held for a bail hearing. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 26, 2014 in Owen Sound.

(WAWA, ON) – On May 12, 2014 at 10:45 am, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment was conducting stationary radar on Highway 17 in Tiernan Township just south of Wawa.

The OPP officer had occasion to stop a 2014 Toyota Corolla travelling at a high rate of speed. Police investigation led to the arrest of all three occupants; 22-year-old Jacob CARR, 21-year-old Dustin DIFILIPPO and 28-year-old Adam NASH all of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Mr. CARR stands charged with Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Cannabis Marihuana as per s. 4(1) of the Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA).

Mr. NASH stands charged with Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Cannabis Marihuana as per s. 4(1) of the CDSA.

Mr. DIFILIPPO stands charged with Obstruct Peace Officer as per s. 129(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

All three accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Wawa, Ontario at the Court of Justice on August 18, 2014.

As a result of this investigation OPP seized over 385 grams of Cannabis Marihuana valued at over $7700.