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Ingersoll OPP Police Press Releases

Armed Robbery – 2 Arrested

(INGERSOLL, ON) – The Oxford Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a robbery in the Town of Ingersoll and are seeking the public’s assistance.

On April 9, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the Oxford OPP were dispatched to an address on Thames Street South in the Town of Ingersoll for a report of a robbery.

It was determined an unknown individual entered the property with what appeared to be a firearm and left with an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency. The individual was observed to be exiting the area in a red mid-2000’s Volkswagen Beetle.

On April 10, 2025, Nicholas Scott, 31-years-old, of Ingersoll, has been arrested and charged with: 

·      Armed Robbery

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Disguise with intent

·      Take motor vehicle without consent

The accused was held for a bail hearing. The accused has since been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on April 29, 2025.

On April 17, 2025, Katie Longlade, 39-years-old, of Ingersoll, has been arrested and charged with:  

·      Armed Robbery

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Disguise with intent

·      Take motor vehicle without consent

 The accused was held for a bail hearing.

The investigation is ongoing.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance if any suspicious activity was observed around the time of the incident, or if members of the public have any CCTV or dashcam footage, around Thames Street South and St. Andrews Street, in the Town of Ingersoll.

If you have any information to provide, please refer to incident number E250428467.

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call 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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Ingersoll OPP Police Press Releases

Armed Robbery – Name Released

(INGERSOLL, ON) – The Oxford Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a robbery in the Town of Ingersoll and are seeking the public’s assistance.

On April 9, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the Oxford OPP were dispatched to an address on Thames Street South in the Town of Ingersoll for a report of a robbery.

It was determined an unknown individual entered the property with what appeared to be a firearm and left with an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency. The individual was observed to be exiting the area in a red mid-2000’s Volkswagen Beetle.

On April 10, 2025, Nicholas Scott, 31-years-old, of Ingersoll, has been arrested and charged with: 

·      Armed Robbery

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Disguise with intent

·      Take motor vehicle without consent

The accused was held for a bail hearing. The accused has since been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on April 29, 2025.

The investigation is ongoing.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance if any suspicious activity was observed around the time of the incident, or if members of the public have any CCTV or dashcam footage, around Thames Street South and St. Andrews Street, in the Town of Ingersoll.

If you have any information to provide, please refer to incident number E250428467.

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call 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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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Armed Robbery – Teen Gang Arrested

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested three youths after an armed robbery in Kitchener.

On March 5, 2025, at approximately 3:50 p.m., police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business in the area of Duke Street East and Frederick Street.

Three masked males entered the store armed with knives and stole merchandise.

Officers located two of the suspects nearby and placed them under arrest. The third suspect was arrested shortly after 6 p.m.

No physical injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, two 14-year-old males from Waterloo and a 15-year-old male from Cambridge were charged with:

  • Robbery with a weapon
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Disguise with intent

The accused parties were held for a bail hearing.

The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ Robbery Team and additional charges are anticipated.

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Markdale

Armed Robbery @ ATM – Details Released

(MARKDALE, ON) – On January 23, 2025, at approximately 10:38 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a robbery involving a firearm at a financial institution along Toronto Street North, Markdale.

Police attended the area, however the suspect fled prior to arrival. Investigation revealed that the victim was using the ATM at the location when they were approached and assaulted by the accused; who demanded the victim to withdraw funds from the ATM while brandishing a handgun.

Police were able to positively identify the accused through video surveillance, where they were taken into custody on January 24, 2025. Assisting units included OPP Canine, West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Grey-Bruce OPP Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services, Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad, and the OPP Regional Support Team (RST).

The involved weapon was seized and confirmed to be an imitation firearm.

As a result of the investigation, Gregory QUEHE, 36-years-old of Alliston, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Armed Robbery, CC 343(d)
  • Pointing a firearm, CC 87
  • Carrying concealed weapon, CC 90
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, CC 88
  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order, CC 117.01(1) – six counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 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.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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London Police Service Police Press Releases

Smash & Grab in London

LONDON, ON (January 10, 2025) – Two men are in custody after a jewelry store in the south end of the city was robbed yesterday evening.

On Thursday, January 9, 2025, at approximately 8:10 p.m., four masked men entered a shopping center in the 1100-block of Wellington Road South carrying hammers.

The men attended a jewelry store inside the shopping center, smashed display cases, and stole an undisclosed amount of jewelry.

Police responded to numerous 9-1-1 calls and attended the area.

Two suspects were arrested while attempting to flee on foot, while two others fled from the area in a vehicle.

A search of the suspects yielded a quantity of stolen jewelry.

There were no reported injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Raavon Walker-Nabwangu, 28, of Ottawa, and Warren Tyler Fox, 28, of Toronto, have been jointly charged with the following offences:

  • Armed robbery; and
  • Disguise with intent.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the reported robbery who may have information, dash-cam/cellphone footage, or video surveillance, to contact the London Police Service.

The investigation was reassigned to members of the LPS Street Crime Unit and is ongoing.

The two accused are expected to appear in London court today in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

2 Arrested For Armed Robbery

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals in relation to a theft of a motor vehicle.

On January 2, 2025, uniform members of HW responded to the report of an armed robbery of an UBER driver. The driver responded to a request for pick up at the Pizza Pizza in Wasaga Beach. After the picking up the suspect and mobile, the suspect pressed an object against the driver’s head and demanded he pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and get out. After the driver complied, the suspect fled the area in the vehicle alone leaving the driver behind.

Uniformed officers patrolled the area, located the vehicle and an attempt was made to stop the vehicle however, the driver failed to stop. The vehicle was later found abandoned in a parking lot in Collingwood.

The Huronia West Crime Unit, Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) were able to locate and arrest the two suspects at a residence in Collingwood without incident.

As a result of the investigation, a youth from Wasaga Beach was arrested and charged with:

  • YPC Robbery using Firearm
  • YPC Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
  • YPC Flight from peace officer
  • YPC Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Failure to attend court while on Release Order

The identity of the youth will be withheld under the provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

Subsequently, Justice McEWEN, 20-year-old from Wasaga Beach, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Flight from peace officer

The two accused were held for a bail hearing and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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.

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Police Press Releases Windsor Police Service

Christopher Carbonaro Wanted By Police

Suspect arrested, three others sought for gunpoint robbery

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE 
Case #: 25-984
Suspect arrested, three others sought for gunpoint robbery

 

The Windsor Police Service has arrested one suspect and is seeking three others in connection with an armed robbery.  

Shortly after 6 p.m. on January 3, 2025, officers responded to a report of a robbery involving a firearm in the 1600 block of University Avenue. Through investigation, officers learned that three men, one armed with a firearm, broke into a residence and demanded property and cash from two victims.  

A fourth suspect, later identified as 28-year-old Monyke Halabi, was found to have participated in the robbery. Halabi was arrested the following day near Louis Avenue and University Avenue. She has been charged with robbery and occupying a vehicle with a firearm.   

An arrest warrant has been issued for one of the remaining suspects, identified as 52-year-old Christopher Carbonaro. He is wanted for the following:

  • Robbery
  • Pointing a firearm (x 2)
  • Possession of a firearm while prohibited (x 5)
  • Wearing a disguise to commit an offence
  • Occupying a vehicle with a firearm

Carbonaro is described as a white male, 5’5″ tall, approximately 155 pounds, with short brown hair and green eyes.

The two remaining suspects have not yet been identified. The first suspect is described as a male who wore a facemask, dark coat with a hood, blue jeans, and black shoes. The second suspect is described as a male who wore a facemask, dark sweater, grey pants, and black shoes.

Anyone with information should call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com. 

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Armed Robbery

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a robbery in Cambridge.

On December 30, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m., police responded to a report of a commercial robbery in the area of Fanklin Boulevard and Elgin Street North.

The incident occurred on December 29, 2024, at approximately 7 p.m. An unknown male entered the business and threatened staff with an edged weapon. The took merchandise and fled the store.

There are no reports of any physical injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777.

Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Armed Robbery at Cambridge Centre Mall – Suspects At Large

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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a robbery at a Cambridge mall.

On December 16, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., police responded to reports of a jewelry store robbery at Cambridge Centre Mall on Hespeler Road.

Three unknown masked males entered the business armed with hammers, smashed the display cases and stole merchandise.

The suspects are believed to have fled the parking lot area in an awaiting getaway car.

The three suspects were described as brown males, thin build, and believed to be late teens or early 20’s. The suspects were carrying duffel bags at the time of the incident.

There were no physical injuries reported.

The investigation is ongoing by WRPS’ Robbery Team.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.

Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

WA24330519 (909) 

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Hendrie

Armed Robbery – Wesley NESHKIWE Arrested

(HENDRIE TOWNSHIP, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after a report of a theft of a vehicle.

On November 24, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of a motor vehicle on Hendrie Township Road, Hendrie Township.

The owner of the vehicle was transporting two individuals in the vehicle, when one of the individuals branded an edge weapon and demanded the owner to exit the vehicle. A struggle occurred and the owner was able to escape the incident without any injuries and contacted the police.

As a result of the investigation, Wesley NESHKIWE, 37 years-of-age, from Wikwemikong Unceded Reserved First Nation, was arrested and charged with:

  • Robbery
  • Theft over $ 5,000
  • Assault

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 8, 2025, in Sudbury.

The OPP would like to advise the public, that this was an isolated event and there are no safety concerns, an arrest warrant has been issued for the other individual involved.

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OPP Police Press Releases Saugeen First Nation

James Farr Was Arrested Again

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – One individual is facing charges after a robbery in Saugeen First Nation.

On November 26, 2024, at approximately 1:48 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a business on Highway 21 in Saugeen First Nation.

One individual entered a business and threatened the store cashier with a weapon. The suspect left the business and was located a short distance away. There are no injuries reported.

James Farr, 30-years-old of Saugeen First Nation was charged with:

  • Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited)
  • Disguise with intent
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Fail to comply with release order
  • Fail to attend for fingerprints

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton.

The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 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.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Armed Robbery – 2 Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male and female party in connection with a robbery investigation involving an e-bike.

On November 17, 2024, at 6:00 a.m., Orillia OPP responded to a downtown establishment for a report of a robbery where an unknown male had brandished a knife, assaulted the victim and stole his e-bike.

Officers canvassed the area and were able to identify the suspects.

Just after 2:00 p.m., officers located the two involved parties and placed them under arrest.

As a result of this investigation:

Amanda HUSTLER, 37-year-old of the City of Orillia has been charged with:

-Robbery with Weapon contrary to section 344(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

-Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

Christopher DRAPER, 40-year-old of the City of Orillia has been charged with:

-Robbery with Weapon contrary to section 344(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

-Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

-Failure to comply with release order CC 145(5)(a)

-Fail to comply with Probation Order CC 733.1(1)

-Uttering Threats- cause death or bodily harm CC 264.1(1)(a)

-Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose CC 88

Both parties were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Hills

Aaron PILKEY – Armed Robbery

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a robbery in Trent Hills.

On October 18, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence on Church Lane in Hastings for a robbery which had just occurred. The suspects had left in a black SUV however were not sighted in the area by officers. Members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) were also dispatched to assist however the suspects fled in a black SUV prior to the arrival of police.

The preliminary investigation revealed that three males had assaulted and threatened a resident. A mobile phone was taken during the incident and a firearm is also believed to have been brandished during the altercation.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were not required for the victim.

On October 21, 2024, police arrested one of the individuals sought in connection with the incident.

Aaron PILKEY, 32-years-old, from Bancroft, has been charged with:

–      Assault with a weapon

–      Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

–      Robbery using a firearm

–      Unauthorised possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

–      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

–      Uttering threats – damage property.

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

Officers are following a line of enquiry and are seeking the whereabouts of the remaining individuals involved. Police have prior released an image of one of those persons.

The investigation is ongoing and assisted by the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit. If you have any information in relation to this incident, please contact Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Ref: E241400241

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Amaranth

Fatal Armed Robbery

(AMARANTH, ON) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has elevated an armed robbery that occurred at a local gas station in the Town of Amaranth to a homicide investigation.

On October 7, 2024, at approximately 11:40 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP Detachment responded to a report of an armed robbery at a gas station on County Road 109. The individual discharged a firearm during the robbery and a victim sustained a life-threatening injury. The victim was transported by Air Ornge to a Toronto area trauma centre.

The victim has been identified as Mehakdeep Singh, a 25-year-old from Amaranth. On October 10, 2024, Mehakdeep succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

The individual responsible was wearing a dark-coloured, three-quarter length winter jacket with a fur hood, black pants, black shoes, and a blue medical mask.

The investigation is ongoing by the Dufferin OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OPP Emergency Response Unit, OPP Canine Unit, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

A firearm was involved in this incident. If you see this individual, do not engage or approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately to advise police.

The OPP is asking anyone in the area to check, save and secure any potential video evidence from devices at their homes or business between October 7, 2024, at 11:15 p.m. and October 8, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, you never have to testify, and you could receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 upon an arrest.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Robyn Patricia COPEGOG – Armed Robbery

(MIDLAND,ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded at approximately 3:03 p.m. October 3, 2024 after the OPP Communications Centre received a 911 call from a community member was being confronted by an individual with an edged weapon who is also in possession of the callers wallet on Borsa Lane, Midland.

The attending officer promptly located the suspect over on Bourgeois Lane and attempted to arrest the individual, who while being arrested, bit the officer and was subdued by assisting officers who removed an edged weapon from the arrested person. A quantity of property was located nearby belonging to the victim which had also been removed from the victims parked vehicle.

Charged in connection to this investigation is Robyn Patricia COPEGOG 33 years of age of Midland with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

  • Robbery with Weapon
  • Assault with A Weapon
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Possession of an identity document
  • Possession of a credit card

The accused was released from custody and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice  on November 14, 2024.

The OPP is reminding the public to always use caution and be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP’s website contains a number of useful resources, tips and links- www.opp.ca