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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Paul Neill LANZ – Rape

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment Major Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual in relation to a historical sexual assault.

On April 2, 2024, an investigation began after a victim reported a sexual assault that occurred at Stayner Collegiate Institute between 1978-1979. At the time, the accused was a teacher.

As a result of the investigation, Paul Neill LANZ, 77-year-old of Clearview Township, was charged with:

• Adult Rape

• Adult Sexual Intercourse with a female between 14 and 16 years of age

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on December 17, 2024, to answer to the charges.

The OPP are concerned there may be more victims in relation to this investigation. Anyone with information about this or a similar incident is urged to call the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous.

There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed. If you do not wish to make a report to police or need more time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help. Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario’s community, social and health related government services. Simply call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ontario.ca for more information.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Nicholas James HILSON – Impaired Driving

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges as a result of a traffic tip.

On November 4, 2024, at approximately 1:41 a.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver in the Town of Wasaga Beach. Officers located the vehicle on Mosley Street where they conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result, Nicholas James HILSON, 41-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, 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 your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Hailey ROBERTS Facing Numerous Charges

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an unregistered nurse with 19 charges related to identify fraud in healthcare facilities across Simcoe County.

Between September 2020 and April 2024, the individual secured employment as a nurse at multiple healthcare facilities, including long-term care homes, despite being unregistered and unqualified to practice nursing. To obtain employment, the individual falsified employment applications, certificates, resumes, reference checks and police checks by modifying the name to resemble active nurses with good standings.

Between 2020 and 2024, the individual conducted full nursing duties.

On October 24, 2024, the individual turned themselves into the OPP Huronia West Detachment.

As a result, Hailey ROBERTS, a 33-year-old from Tiny Township, was charged with:

  • Identity Fraud – five counts
  • Use, deals, acts on forged document – six counts
  • Obtaining by False Pretence – Over – four counts
  • Obtaining by False Pretence – Under
  • Assault with a Weapon – three counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

The OPP believes there are more healthcare facilities that the accused has been involved in and is asking anyone with information about this or a similar incident to call the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

The OPP Huronia West Crime Unit is continuing the investigation.

Victims are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One of the organizations you can contact is Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime at www.crcvc.ca, by calling 1-877-232-2610 or texting 613-208-0747.

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More Impaired Drivers

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals with impaired driving related charges over the night.

On October 30, at approximately 6:28 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in the Town of Wasaga Beach. Upon arrival the driver had fled the scene but was picked up by officers a short time later. Officers administered a roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) on the driver resulting in a three-day suspension. A 45-year-old of Bradford, was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act and the Liquor Licence and Control Act with:

·      Adult Fail to Remain

·      Adult Careless Driving

·      Adult Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

·      Adult Drive Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available

At approximately 9:34 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers conducted a traffic stop in Clearview Township. Officers engaged in an impaired operation investigation. Officers administered a roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) on the driver. The driver then tried to flee from police and was picked up by police shortly after departure. As a result, Patrick Lewis PARKER, 32-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·      Adult Flight from Peace Officer

·      Adult Resist Peace Officer

·      Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

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More Impaired Drivers Charged

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, CLEARVIEW AND SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIPS, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged several individuals with impaired driving related charges over the past 2 days.

On October 29, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers conducted a traffic stop in Clearview Township. Officers engaged in an impaired operation investigation. As a result, Dustin PATTERSON, 43-year-old of Nottawa, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Adult Operation while impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Adult Resist Peace Officer

·      Adult Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

At approximately 9:07 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers conducted a traffic stop in Springwater Township. Officers administered a roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) on the driver. As a result, a 24-year-old of Port McNicoll, was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Adult Novice Driver – B.A.C. Above Zero

At approximately 9:55 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers stopped a motor vehicle in Clearview Township travelling at a speed of 136 kms in a posted 80 kms zone. Officers administered a roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) on the driver. As a result, Shaylah Justine Inez ARMSTRONG, 33-year-old of Stayner, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·      Adult Dangerous Operation

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

At approximately 11:47 p.m., a Huronia West OPP Officer stopped a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed in Wasaga Beach. The officer administered a roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) on the driver. As a result, Rajan RAJAN, 36-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

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Nicholas CARRABS – Drinking & Driving

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has seized a weapon after responding to a report of an impaired driver in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

On October 3, 2024, at approximately 8:35 p.m., the Huronia West OPP received a report of an individual, who appeared to be intoxicated, leave a local store and drive along 45th Street South and Knox Road.

Police patrolled the area and located the vehicle matching the complainant’s description. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was arrested. During the investigation, officers discovered four open beer cans in the vehicle, along with a baton, which was seized.

As a result, Nicholas CARRABS, a 36-year-old from Stayner, was charged with:

  • Operation While Prohibited
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Windshield obstructed
  • Fail to produce permit
  • Novice driver – B.A.C above zero
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on November 11, 2024. Their driver’s licence was suspended for three days, and their vehicle has been impounded for 45 days.

The Huronia West OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Michael CARNOVALE – Theft

(Wasaga Beach, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) caught a crook red-handed this morning when they responded to a possible theft in progress.

At approximately 9:35 a.m. on the 29th of September 2024, officers responded to a call for service about a suspicious male who appeared to be taking property from a neighbours home while they were away. Once on scene, officers located a male exiting a shed at the back of a private residence on Baker Street in the Town of Wasaga Beach. The contents of the shed had been emptied and thrown over an adjacent fence. Other stolen goods that had been stashed on a nearby street were also located.

As a result of the investigation, Michael CARNOVALE, a 43-year-old male from Wasaga Beach, has been arrested and charged with the following offences:

–      Obstructing a peace officer

–      Theft under $5000

–      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused was released on an undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood at a future date.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com/ or call 1-800-222-8477.

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Pedestrian Airlifted Following Collision

(Wasaga Beach, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a motor vehicle collision that took place on 68th Street North near Shore Lane in the Town of Wasaga Beach, in the morning hours of September 1st 2024.

At approximately 5:30 a.m. a group of pedestrians were walking on 68th Street North when a southbound black pick-up truck struck one of the pedestrians before fleeing the scene. The pedestrian, a 57-year-old male from Wasaga Beach, suffered serious injuries and has been airlifted by Air Orange to a Toronto area hospital for treatment.

Investigators believe that the involved vehicle may be a black Dodge RAM with front-end damage possibly including a broken window.

The Huronia West OPP are appealing to the community for any information, tips, witnesses, or video that might be available to assist in the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or reach out to Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.crimestopperssdm.com where they could be eligible for a cash reward.

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James HARDER Was Arrested Again

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with multiple offences stemming from a report of a stolen motor vehicle in Port Severn.

On July 15, 2024, shortly after 7:00 a.m., Huronia West OPP responded to a complaint of a stolen vehicle from Honey Harbour Road in Port Severn. The vehicle was equipped with a built-in GPS and was being tracked by its registered owner, who reported that the driver was heading into the Huronia West Detachment area.

The vehicle was located near Highway 26 and County Road 10 in Clearview Township, and a traffic stop was initiated. However, the vehicle failed to stop, instead striking a fence and jumping a ditch before proceeding in the direction of Wasaga Beach. A short time later, the vehicle was located on Shore Lane in Wasaga Beach, and the lone driver fled by foot. After a brief foot pursuit, the individual was arrested without incident.

During the search incident to arrest, 56.4 grams of fentanyl was located and seized.

As a result, James HARDER, a 36-year-old of Kitchener, was arrested and charged with:

• Possession Property obtained by Crime Over $5000

• Flight from Peace Officer

• Dangerous Operation

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts

• Theft Under $5000

• Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid 

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on August 13, 2024, to answer to the charges.

If you have any information regarding a criminal offence please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit your information online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.    

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2 Arrested In Drug Bust – Names Released

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male and female with prohibited driving and drug related charges.

In early April 2024, Members from Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) initiated a drug trafficking investigation into a female believed to be trafficking fentanyl and cocaine in the Huronia West Detachment area. The female had been the subject of a previous drug investigation in West Region and is presently before the courts for those charges. Further investigation led to the identification of a male party believed to be involved in drug trafficking along with the female.

On June 17th, 2024, CSCU observed evidence consistent with drug trafficking. Investigators were able to safely conduct a traffic stop with the assistance of uniform officers from Huronia West OPP.

Accused male and female were arrested and charged with drug related offences. The vehicle was transported to the Huronia West Detachment where a search was conducted. As a result of the search a significant amount of fentanyl and cocaine along with offence related currency were seized.

Lisa PHARAND, 42-year-old of South Bruce Peninsula, was arrested and charged with the following:

·        Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid other than Heroin

Richard CARVER, 41-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and charged with the following:

·        Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid other than Heroin

·        Operation While Prohibited

Both male and female were held for bail.

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2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested: Names Released

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Last evening, Officer’s of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged two individuals with impaired operation within one hour between 7:00-8:00 p.m.

On June 26, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., Huronia West OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Yonge Street South in Elmvale, Springwater Township. The vehicle was later located, and a traffic stop was initiated on County Road 27, and after investigation, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

Nikita NELSON, 34, of Barrie, was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on July 23, 2024, to answer to the charge.

Roughly an hour later, just after 8:00 p.m., the Huronia West OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) check on Concession 10, Nottawasaga, in Clearview Township, when a vehicle entered the check point, and after investigation, the officer formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

Trevor LAWSON, 25, of Collingwood, was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on July 28, 2024, to answer to the charge.

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Armed Robbery

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting the public’s assistance regarding an armed robbery that occurred at a local gas station.

On June 26, 2024, Huronia West OPP responded to the report of a robbery at the Petro Canada Gas station in the Town of Wasaga Beach. At approximately 2:20 am the suspect entered the Petro Canada armed with a knife and made a demand for cash, cigarettes, and vapes.

The suspect was described as having a medium build, with a cloth mask over their face wearing all black clothing.

On June 20, 2024, the same Petro Canada store was robbed with a similar MO by a suspect matching the description of this incident.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information regarding this incident, including surveillance or dash cam footage, please contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

If you’d like to submit information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at www.p3tips.com.

For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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One Dead – No Life Jacket On Paddleboard

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a drowning in Georgian Bay, off the shore of Allenwood Beach, east of the Nottawasaga river, in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

On June 16, 2024, at approximately 1:50 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers, members of the Huronia West Marine Unit, Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre (JRCC) Helicopter, and Wasaga Beach Fire and Rescue responded to a call for service regarding an individual that was observed falling off their paddleboard without a lifejacket. The individual was reportedly no longer visible in the water after their paddleboard was blown away and they were attempting to swim approximately 100 meters towards the shore.

Shortly after 2:00 p.m., a 61-year-old male was located submerged in the water. The male was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The OPP is committed to boater education, marine patrol/law enforcement and saving lives on more than 110,000 square kilometers of Ontario waterways. With capsized vessels and falling overboard the top contributing factors in boating deaths every year, a significant number of lives stand to be saved if boaters, personal watercraft users and paddlers wore a lifejacket or personal floatation device (PFD). 

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Murder In Wasaga Beach

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has upgraded the charges against an accused from aggravated assault to second degree murder in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

On February 25, 2024, members of the Huronia West Detachment responded to a report of an unconscious individual in critical condition on Homewood Ave. On March 6, 2024, a search warrant was executed on the accused’s residence. The accused was arrested with ten charges including aggravated assault, and items were seized including weapons and cocaine.

On May 6, 2024, the victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased.

After further investigation, on May 8, 2024, David ZAMIDA, 46-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with the following offences:

·      Second Degree Murder, section 235(1)

·      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibited Order – Six Counts, section 117.01(1)

·      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – Four Counts, section 91(1)

·      Careless Storage of a Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition, section 86(1)

·      Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition – Three Counts, section 92(2)

·      Assault – Two Counts, section 266

·      Fail to Comply Undertaking, section 145(4)

The accused was held for a bail court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on May 9, 2024.

The Huronia West Crime Unit is continuing this investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

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Tevonte BROWN-FENTY Was Arrested

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with several drug and firearm related charges in Clearview Township.

In late February 2024, Huronia West Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) initiated a drug trafficking investigation involving an individual from Brampton who was allegedly trafficking drugs in Wasaga Beach. Police were able to gather evidence further advancing their investigation.

On April 30, 2024, the accused was located travelling to the Huronia West Detachment area and was stopped in Clearview Township. During the investigation, the accused was arrested, the vehicle was seized, and items were seized including a loaded firearm, cocaine, and Canadian currency.

Tevonte BROWN-FENTY, 21-year-old of Brampton, was arrested and charged with several weapons offences along with other offences related to drug trafficking.

The accused was held for a Bail Hearing.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, 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 your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.