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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Blake COOK – Assault

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – One person is facing a criminal charge after the Wellington County, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of an assault in Centre Wellington.

On September 30, 2024, at approximately 07:00 a.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of an assault at an address on Elora Street, within the town Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Blake COOK, 36-year-old of Fergus, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Assault, contrary to Sec 266 of the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later time.

Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

The Wellington 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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

3 Facing Assault Charges

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Three individuals have been charged in connection with separate assault investigations.

At approximately 9:21 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated an assault on John Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that the victim was approached by an individual on the property and subsequently physically assaulted. The victim was then transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

The suspect was later taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 64-year-old Kenneth LUCAS of Norfolk County:

  • Assault (two counts).

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe.

At approximately 11:19 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, the Norfolk County OPP Detachment investigated an assault on Sydenham Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a group of individuals was involved in a dispute at a business, which resulted in two of them physically assaulting the victim. Minor injuries were reported.

As a result, the suspects were taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 58-year-old Victor CARVALHO and 64-year-old Timothy SAUNDERS, both from Norfolk County:

  • Assault.

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

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Chippewas Of The Thames First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Roland STURGEON – Robbery, Assault

(CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Individual facing charges after incident in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation.

On September 22, 2024, at approximately 4:26 p.m., members of the Chippewas of the Thames Police, Oneida Nation Police and Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on Chippewa Road in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation for the report of a disturbance.

Investigation revealed the accused threatened two known individuals with a weapon before fleeing a residence on foot. 

Police located the accused at a residence not far from the scene, at which time they were taken into custody.

As a result, Roland STURGEON, a 26-year-old of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the criminal code with:

  • Robbery with violence
  • Assault with A Weapon
  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

The accused was held for bail.

There were no injuries reported.

The Middlesex County OPP can be reached, anytime, 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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OPP Police Press Releases Serpent River First Nation

71 Year Old Violently Assaulted – Paul OWL Arrested

(SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON)- 71-year-old pushed to ground results in charges.

On September 20, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for service related to a family dispute on Hillside Drive West in the community of Serpent River First Nation.

With the assistance from Manitoulin OPP, police attended Hillside Drive West and determined an argument ensued between two families over property related matters. During the heated argument, a 71-year-old relative was pushed, fell backwards, and hit their head on the pavement. 

The 71-year-old and the accused were transported separately to hospital in Blind River via Algoma Paramedic Services. Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, Paul OWL, 39 years-old from Serpent River First Nation, was charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Assault

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on November 7, 2024.

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Highlands East

Adam MCLEAN Arrested For Assault

(HIGHLANDS EAST TWP., ON) – The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual who had been wanted on several outstanding warrants.

On September 17, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Haliburton Highlands officers responded to an assault at a residence on County Road 503 near Gooderham. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, prompting a large-scale search of the area and an advisory to local residents.

The victim was treated for minor injuries.

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, around 7:30 p.m. the OPP received a tip that the wanted male was hiding at a location on Community Centre Road in Highlands East.

Officers located the male who was taken into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation and multiple outstanding warrants, Adam MCLEAN, age 40 of Cobourg, has been charged with:

  • Assault
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – two counts
  • Failure to comply with an undertaking – five counts

The accused is scheduled to appear for a virtual bail hearing today, Sunday, September 22, 2024.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

5 Arrested After Violent Robbery

(HAMILTON, ON) – Four members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (MC) and one member of the Red Devils MC have been arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm and robbery in connection to an incident that took place in Hamilton in July 2024.

On July 4, 2024, an assault occurred at an establishment located in Hamilton. During the assault, the accused robbed the victim of personal items. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Biker Enforcement Unit (BEU), in collaboration with Hamilton Police Service (HPS), began an investigation into the occurrence. On August 21, 2024, the BEU and HPS executed search warrants at the residences of the accused. Search warrants were also executed at the Hells Angels MC clubhouse and the Red Devils MC clubhouse in Hamilton. 

As a result of the search warrants, police seized four shotguns, three rifles, a shotgun barrel, ammunition, body armour and a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).

The following individuals have each been charged with assault causing bodily harm and robbery contrary to the Criminal Code:

  • Joel ROLLIN, age 41 of Grimsby
  • Trevor PITTMAN, age 34 of Ancaster
  • Daniel FISH, age 36 of Brantford

William ASHFORD-SMITH, age 36 of Hamilton has been charged with: 

  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Robbery
  • Breach of prohibition order
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device

Jason HALL, age 51 of York has been charged with:

  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Robbery
  • Breach of firearms storage regulations

A total of 13 charges were laid against five individuals. They were released on an undertaking and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Hamilton on September 23, 2024.

Anyone with information regarding illegal activity associated with outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMG) is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 

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OPP Police Press Releases South Dundas

Steven MARSOLAIS – Kidnapping, Assault, Etc.

(SOUTH DUNDAS TWP, ON) – A North Grenville resident is facing serious charges after a dispute over a stolen motorcycle turned violent.

On September 10, 2024, a 30-year-old man in North Grenville was threatened, forced into a vehicle and driven to a location in South Dundas. Later that day, the victim suffered multiple stab wounds. The victim was also coerced, under threat, into committing illegal acts.

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, as a result of an extensive investigation by the SD&G and Grenville OPP Crime Units, with assistance from the OPP Emergency Response Team, Steven MARSOLAIS, age 39 of North Grenville, was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Kidnapping
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – two counts
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
  • Theft under $5000

The accused was remanded into custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on September 20, 2024.

Investigators believe the incidents also involved two other unidentified people, a male and a female.

Anyone with information on these incidents, including the identity of the others involved, should contact the SD&G OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E241216711. Anyone with information who wants to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Another OPP Officer Arrested #FilmThePolice

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – One person has been charged with assault following an incident at an amusement park in Bracebridge.

On June 8, 2024, members of the Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended an amusement park in Bracebridge for a complaint of an assault involving a youth and an adult female, who departed prior to police arrival.

As a result of the investigation, on September 4, 2024, Heather CLARIDGE, age 45 of Bracebridge, was arrested and charged with assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 8, 2024.

The investigation revealed that the accused is a provincial constable with 21 years of service with the OPP, who was off duty at the time of the incident and is currently off on unrelated leave.

Anyone with any information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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ADELAIDE METCALFE OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher SQUIRES Was Arrested

(ADELAIDE METCALFE, ON) – Road rage incident results in assault charge for driver from Lambton County.

On September 9, 2024, at 3:10 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a disturbance at a business on Centre Road in Strathroy involving two individuals who were previously involved in a road rage incident on Egremont Drive and Centre Road in Adelaide Metcalfe.

As a result, Christopher SQUIRES, a 40-year-old of Forest, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on November 14, 2024.

There were no injuries reported.

With the heavy traffic and construction on our roadways these days, driving can be frustrating and stressful. It’s important to stay calm and stay in control of our emotions.

Here are some tips to help you avoid succumbing to aggressive behaviors.

Give yourself time to get where you’re going, plan for and prepare for possible delays.

If you’re having a difficult or stressful day and feel angry and upset, don’t drive until you’ve had a chance to calm down.

Avoid speeding, weaving through traffic, cutting other drivers off and avoid making rude gestures or remarks.

If you made a mistake, try to apologize, possibly with a wave.

Call 911 immediately if you feel threatened or in fear for your safety.

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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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Officer Assaulted

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Two people are facing Criminal Code (CC) charges after a member of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was assaulted during an impaired driving investigation. 

On September 8, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Prince Street in the City of Pembroke and began an impaired driving investigation. While at the roadside, an individual who was not involved in the initial incident, began interfering with the investigation and the officer was assaulted. Police deployed a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) and the individual was taken into custody without further incident. The driver who had been stopped fled the scene during the secondary incident. No one was seriously injured. 

As a result of this matter, Reuben CONDLY, age 44 of Pembroke, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Assault a Peace Officer
  • Breach of Recognizance

This accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on October 15, 2024. 

On the evening of September 8, 2024, the OPP located and charged the driver of the vehicle involved in the initial traffic stop.

Bailey ADSHADE, age 26 of Petawawa, was charged with the following CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Careless Driving

This accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on October 15, 2024. They had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

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OPP PLYMPTON-WYOMING Police Press Releases

Cain RYAN – Assault With Weapon

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – One person is facing charges after the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of an assault in Plympton-Wyoming.

On September 2, 2024, at approximately 3:10 a.m., the Lambton County OPP received a report of an assault at an address on Niagara Street, Plympton-Wyoming. It was determined that the victim was assaulted with an edged weapon and sustained minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Cain RYAN, 25-year-old of Plympton-Wyoming, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Assault with a weapon

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on October 16, 2024, in the City of Sarnia.

The Lambton County 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.p3tips.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher MATEMBA Was Arrested

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Driver from North York facing multiple charges after traffic stop for stunt driving.

On September 7, 2024, at 7:47 a.m., a member of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while performing a speed enforcement initiative on Mersea Road 1 in the Municipality of Leamington, observed a vehicle travelling over 100km/h in the 60km/h zone.

Initially, the driver failed to stop for police, however the vehicle did come to a stop at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

The driver resisted arrest and assaulted the police officer. As a result, the officer utilized the Conducted Energy Weapon (Taser) to gain control and arrested the driver.

As a result, Christopher MATEMBA, a 36-year-old of North York, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Assault with intent to resist arrest

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed

The driver’s licence has been suspended for 30 days and the vehicle has been impounded for 14 days.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Provincial Traffic Court on October 17, 2024, in the City of Windsor to speak to the charges.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Walpole Island First Nation

Richard HINOJOSA Facing Numerous Charges

(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – Police have charged one individual following a weapons investigation, which resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Walpole Island First Nation.

On August 29, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lambton County Crime Unit, Lambton OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Walpole Island First Nation Police with the assistance of the OPP West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at an address on River Road, Walpole Island First Nation.

During the search, officers discovered and seized firearms, ammunition, prohibited weapons, a quantity of suspected fentanyl, and other offence-related items. 

As a result of the investigation, 60-year-old, Richard HINOJOSA, of Walpole Island First Nation was arrested and charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  • Assault with a weapon (two counts)
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition (two counts)
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition (two counts)
  • Firearm – use while committing offence
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (five counts)
  • Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm (two counts)
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl (two counts)

The accused was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia and has since been remanded into custody.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Wendy WASHIK – Assault With Weapon

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into a neighbour dispute in Simcoe.

At approximately 6:02 p.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a neighbour dispute on Woodway Trail in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals were involved in a dispute on the premises, resulting in the victim being physically assaulted. No injuries were reported.

As a result, one individual was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 58-year-old Wendy WASHIK of Norfolk County:

  • Assault with a weapon.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Rahmish ATTAIE – Assault

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest following a report of an assault.

On August 27, 2024, at approximately 11:10 a.m., OPP responded to a residential address in the Township of Hamilton regarding an altercation in progress.

Officers arrived at the location and the individual was still in the residence having entered to engage with the complainant. The dispute arose over work that had been carried out by the accused. The victim did not require Emergency Medical Services (EMS). 

Rahmish ATTAIE, (age 36) of Peterborough, has been charged with:

  • Assault
  • Unlawfully in dwelling house

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

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