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Clearview & Springwater OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Kyle GREENLAW – Drunk Driving

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, CLEARVIEW AND SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIPS, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired driving following a RIDE check in the Township of Springwater.

On February 24, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of Huronia West OPP were conducting a RIDE spot check for sobriety on Flos Road 7 East. A vehicle entered the RIDE spot check and police began an impaired driving investigation. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Huronia West OPP Detachment for further investigation.

As a result, Kyle GREENLAW, 28-year-old of Hillsdale, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice with a court date scheduled for March 19, 2024. Their vehicle was impounded for 7-days, and the accused was issued an Administrative Drivers Licence suspension for 90 days.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

WARNING: Criminals Posing As Police To Scam Victims – Names Released

 (TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals in a Grandparent Scam investigation.

Between February 22, 2024, and February 24, 2024, Huronia West OPP were notified of a potential grandparent scam in progress. The victim was contacted by phone advising that their grandson had been arrested. The accused identified themselves as a Newmarket Police Officer over the phone and advised that the victim’s grandson required financial assistance to cover the cost for judge and lawyer fees to get him out of jail. The accused’s attended the victim’s residence three separate times to collect funds and were greeted by the Huronia West OPP on the third attempt.

As a result of the investigation, two individuals were arrested and charged with the following:

Romeilio NWAGWU, a 24-year-old from London, was charged with:

  • Adult Fraud Over $5000
  • Adult Resist Peace Officer

As a result, the accused was charged and held for a Bail Hearing.

Devonte BROWN, a 25-year-old from Bowmanville, was charged with:

  • Adult Fraud Over $5000

As a result, the accused was charged and released with a future court date.