Tag: Assault with Weapon

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Sonya ZDUNCZYC-GALASINSKI – Assault With Weapon

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – A London resident has been charged after reports of a disturbance on Highway 401.

On August 23, 2025, at 7:17 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to the westbound lanes of Highway 401 in Thames Centre, for the report of a disturbance between two individuals operating separate vehicles. 

Investigation revealed a motorcycle rider damaged a passenger vehicle during the altercation.

As a result, Sonya ZDUNCZYC-GALASINSKI, a 28-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Assault with A Weapon

·      Mischief Under $ 5,000

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice on October 2, 2025, to speak to the charges.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact 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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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Arrests After Weapons Incident – BEDARD, AGUERO SALAS & AGUERO SALAS

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – Three individuals are facing charges following a disturbance at a community event.

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a disturbance at a recreational centre in Little Current. The report indicated that there were several individuals involved in a physical altercation with weapons involved. Additionally, one individual was seen assaulting a security guard.

Police arrived shortly after and arrested the three individuals. No injuries were reported.

Additionally, police seized a conducted energy weapon (taser), a knife and pepper spray.

As a result, Alexis BEDARD, 21-years-old from Sheguiandah, was charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Assault with a weapon

Mauricio AGUERO SALAS, 29-years-old from Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Township, was charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Assault

Mariela AGUERO SALAS, 36-years-old from North York, was charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon – two counts

The three accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on September 23, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wawa

Spencer WRIGHT Facing Numerous Charges #RepeatOffender

(WAWA, ON) – One person is facing criminal charges after an incident involving a firearm.

On July 27, 2025 at approximately 9:37 p.m., the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police was notified of an assault that occurred on Ontario Street in Wawa. Witnesses reported two individuals had engaged in a verbal argument that turned physical, with one individual pointing a firearm at the second individual.

As a result of the investigation, Spencer WRIGHT, 30 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Fail to comply with probation order – four counts

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

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Mattawa OPP Police Press Releases

Axl BOYD – Assault With Weapon

(MATTAWA, ON) – Twelve drivers have been charged with impaired driving offences by the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the month of July 2025.

One of those individuals was arrested following a threats-related incident in Mattawa, where a weapon was reportedly brandished and the accused was later determined to have been driving while under the influence of an intoxicating substance.

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the North Bay OPP responded to a report of threats on Brydges Street in Mattawa. One individual had reportedly brandished a crossbow, uttered threats, and pointed the weapon in the direction of the victims.

Officers located and arrested the accused, who was determined to have been driving and had consumed an intoxicating substance.

As a result of the investigation, Axl BOYD, 31 years-of-age from Mattawa, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Failure to comply with demand

·        Assault with a weapon

·        Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

·        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Additionally, the individual received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Ronald LUCIER – Assault With Weapon

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On April 21, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance complaint on Broadway in Tillsonburg.

The investigation determined that there was an altercation between two people and one individual was taken into custody.

Ronald LUCIER, 48-years-old of Tillsonburg has been charged with the following offences:

  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Uttering Threats – Cause Deth of Bodily Injury
  • Fail to Comply with Undertaking

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.

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Police Press Releases Thunder Bay Police Service

Andrew Robert GODFREY Facing Numerous Charges

Incident Number TB25002329

One individual faces several charges after a firearm incident last week.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Bay Street at about 5:15 p.m. on Friday, January 17 after receiving reports of an assault and a firearm having been discharged.

Nobody was struck by a gunshot and no serious injuries have been reported.

The investigation resulted in a suspect being identified.

The suspect was taken into custody following a planned high-risk arrest that took place in the area of the 200 block of Amelia Street West on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 22.

Andrew Robert GODFREY, 48, is charged with the following:
• Assault with a Weapon
• Careless Use of a Firearm
• Carrying a Concealed Weapon
• Pointing a Firearm
• Possession of Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x5

The accused appeared in court on Thursday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Male Armed with Shotgun Arrested After Making Threats

A male is in custody after he made threats with a shotgun outside a residence in Oshawa.

On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at approximately 12:50 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Thornton Road North and Winchester Road West.  A male made threats with a shotgun toward three other males who attended the property to enforce an eviction.  The three victims exited the property and contacted police. 

Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect barricaded inside of his residence.  Police set up containment and closed the roadways as they negotiated with the male.  After lengthy negotiations, the suspect safely surrendered himself to police and was taken into custody without incident.  A shotgun, rifle, and ammunition were seized following a search of the residence.

The victims did not sustain any physical injuries.

Steven Rejean COTE, age 64 of Whitby is charged with: Possess Firearm – No licence x9, Careless Use of a Firearm x2, Possession of a Firearm with Ammunition x2, Possession of a Prohibited Device x2, Utter Threats, and Assault with a Weapon.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Gerrits of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1832.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

Man Wanted in Assault with a Weapon Investigation

Case #: 2024-2688224 

Published: Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 5:58 PM

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a man wanted in an Assault with a Weapon investigation.

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police responded to a call for an Assault in the Bay Street and Gardiner Expressway area.

It is alleged that:

  • a security guard was working at the Scotiabank Arena 
  • the security guard asked a male to leave
  • the male later returned to the arena
  • the male then located the security guard and assaulted him with a blunt object
  • the security guard was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries

Lionel Vernon, 41, of Toronto, is wanted for:

  1. Aggravated Assault

The man is described as 6’2″, 220 lbs., medium build, bald, and black/grey facial hair. He was wearing a blue hooded sweater, a green camouflage jacket, blue jeans, anld black/white shoes.

Images have been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Innisfil

Dylan HATTON – Assault With Weapon

(INNISFIL, ON) – Police have laid charges in relation to an August incident in the Town of Innisfil, in which the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) had invoked its mandate.

On August 15, 2024, around 2:40 p.m., South Simcoe Police Service (SSPS) officers responded to an altercation near Shoreview Drive, between Whitecap Drive and Dalkab Crescent. At the SSPS’s request, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating the circumstances leading up to the SSPS’s arrival and the immediate situation at the scene when officers got there.

As a result of the investigation, on December 4, 2024, Dylan HATTON, 19 years old from Innisfil, has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Assault Causing Bodily Harm, as per section 267(b)
  • Assault with a Weapon, as per section 267(a)
  • Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon, as per section 270.01(1) – four counts
  • Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle, as per section 320.13(1)

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in Bradford Provincial Court on January 2, 2025.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

As the SIU has invoked its mandate, any media inquiries relating to the SIU investigation should be directed to SIU Communications at [email protected].

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

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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Cramahe OPP Police Press Releases

Mithulan SIVASUTHAN – Assault With Weapon

(TOWNSHIP OF CRAMAHE, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one individual following a report of an assault in Colborne.

On October 8, 2024, at approximately 3:10 a.m., police responded to a report of an individual who rang the doorbell of a dwelling on King Street East, and when the resident answered, they were hit with a sports equipment item.

The accused was located nearby and taken into custody by police. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were not required for the complainant.

Mithulan SIVASUTHAN, 25-years-old, from Colborne, has been charged with:

–              Assault with a weapon

–              Being intoxicated in a public place.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Anthony HOHMEYER – Assault With Weapon

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – Police responded to multiple calls of a person with a knife at a restaurant in Kapuskasing.

On October 7, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple calls of a person inside a restaurant on Government Road West in Kapuskasing, throwing items around and carrying a knife.

Police arrived on scene and found the person still in possession of the knife. Due to the person’s behaviour and threat to public safety, officers gained control safely and effectively.

Anthony HOHMEYER, 30 years of age of Iroquois Falls, was arrested and charged with:

·        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·        Assault with a weapon

·        Resist peace officer

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on October 8, 2024.

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Codie DUFAULT – Assault With Weapon, Theft

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP, ON) – An individual has been arrested by members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in connection with a shoplifting incident that turned violent. 

On September 8, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., police responded to a shoplifting incident in progress at a retail store in Laurentian Valley Township. Investigation found that an individual left the store with a shopping cart full of unpaid items. Private citizens confronted the individual and both citizens were sprayed with an irritant. The individual fled on foot and the citizens were taken to hospital with minor injuries. A search of the area for the person of interest by responding officers, OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), and an OPP Canine Unit was unsuccessful.

On September 13, 2024, police arrested and charged Codie DUFAULT, age 29 of Whitewater Region, with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·        Assault with a weapon – two counts

·        Breach of recognizance – two counts

·        Theft under $5000

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody until their next appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice on September 20, 2024. 

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Lambton OPP Police Press Releases

Allen BOSCH – Assault With Weapon

(LAMBTON) – On July 19, 2024, at approximately 12:54 p.m., Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious vehicle at an address on Egremont Road, Plympton-Wyoming.

An officer on patrol observed the subject vehicle, the driver displayed erratic driving behavior. When a traffic stop was attempted, the vehicle failed to stop for police. 

At approximately 3:35 p.m., a Lambton County officer was approached by a community member and made aware of a second report of a suspicious vehicle at an address on Little Ireland Road, Alvinston. The vehicle was captured on video surveillance which matched the vehicle from the first incident.

After further investigation, on July 21, 2024, the driver was identified and subsequently arrested.

As a result, Allen BOSCH, 38-year-old of Sarnia was charged with the following offences:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Assault with a weapon

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

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Huron East OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Elderly Resident Charged with Assault with a Weapon after Dispute in Seaforth

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a dispute that took place in Seaforth on Wednesday April 3rd that resulted in criminal charges for a Huron East resident.

On April 3rd, 2024, just after 7:00 p.m. Huron OPP officers received a report of dispute at an address on Main Street in Seaforth, in the Municipality of Huron East. Two males were arguing while police were present, when one of the males drove their pickup truck directly at the other male on foot, almost striking them with the vehicle. The driver was immediately arrested and charged.

William HUNT, 76 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with the following offences:

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Dangerous Operation.

The accused was processed and later released with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on May 27th, 2024.