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Head Clara Maria OPP Police Press Releases

Assault With Weapon

(HEAD-CLARA-MARIA TWP., ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has arrested two people in relation to an incident in Head-Clara-Maria Township.

It took place on June 24, 2024, near Stonecliffe. The OPP was advised of a confrontation that had taken place in which a firearm was allegedly pointed at people.

With the assistance of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit and the Emergency Response Team a warrant was executed at a residence in the area on June 26, 2024. As a result, two people were arrested.

Paul FARRELL, 56 years old, and Nancy VOROS, 59 years old, both of Head-Clara-Maria Township have each been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, as well as unauthorized possession of a firearm.

VOROS is also charged with two counts of pointing a firearm.

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 30, 2024. 

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Ryan SULLIVAN – Assault, Threats, Break & Enter

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after three separate investigations in the Municipality of North Perth.

Just before 1:00 a.m. on June 16, 2024, Perth County OPP began investigating after a person unknown to the homeowner entered a residence on Wallace Avenue North, Listowel. They were arrested on scene.

On June 18, 2024, just before 8:00 a.m., a citizen reported an alarm at a business on Inkerman St. West, in Listowel. When police arrived on scene moments later, a person was found inside and was arrested.

On June 19, 2024, Perth County OPP were once again notified that an individual had threated a local business, and caused damage to a sign.

As a result of these investigations, Ryan SULLIVAN, 31, of Fergus, has been charged with:

–      Unlawfully in a Dwelling

–      Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence

–      Uttering Threats – damage property

–      Mischief – destroys or damages property

–      Resist Peace Officer

–      Assault a Peace Officer

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 via cell phone.

Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Taiotorake KING – Impaired, Assault

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – An individual was taken into custody after erratic driving observed by police.

On June 19, 2024, at approximately 10:55 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol when a pick-up truck brought attention to the officer on Main Street in Hagersville.

A traffic stop was conducted and upon speaking with the driver, it became obvious they had consumed alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest, but immediately became resistant.

The accused was subdued by officers and transported to the OPP detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, 29-year-old Taiotorake KING from Ohsweken was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on July 16, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Peninsula WFP

Shawn Ball Arrested Again – Assault

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – One individual is facing charges after the police received a call for service of an assault that occurred at a residence in South Bruce Peninsula.

On June 17, 2024, at 4:48 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an assault that occurred on Purple Valley Road in South Bruce Peninsula. It was reported that the victim was hit on the head and then the suspect left the area in a vehicle. Police located the individual a short time later. The victim received minor injuries.

As a result, Shawn Ball, 39-year-old from Georgian Bluffs was charged with the following:

·      Assault with a weapon

·      Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 from a cell phone.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Assault In Kincardine

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On June 16, 2024, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address in Kincardine and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old resident of Mississauga has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

–     Assault – Spousal

–      Assault Cause bodily harm- Spousal

–      Fail to comply

–     Possession of a Controlled Drug

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

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.

Victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth. If you are in immediate crisis, dial 911. 

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Thomas FLETCHER Was Arrested Again

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual after a report of a disturbance in a residence in the Town of Huntsville.   

On June 7, 2024, at 4:13a.m., officers of the Huntsville OPP detachment responded to a report of a disturbance at an address on Ferguson Road in the Town of Huntsville. When officers arrived, an individual was arrested for assaulting two individuals.   

As a result of the investigation, Thomas FLETCHER 34-years-old of Huntsville was arrested and charged with: 

  • Assault – two counts
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Uttering threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The victims received minor injuries and did not require transport to a medical facility.  

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge. 

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Lucille MIRON Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after a report of an unwanted person on the property.

On June 10, 2024, shortly before 9:30 a.m., Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an unwanted person at a residence on Demers Street, West Nipissing.

No injuries were reported when the unwanted person damaged property and assaulted the homeowner.

As a result of the investigation, Lucille MIRON, 39-years-old person, from West Nipissing, was charged with, mischief – destroys or damages property and assault.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on July 4, 2024.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Jessica KING & Mark FAGAN Arrested For Violent Robbery

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two suspects in connection to a robbery in the City of Orillia.

 On June 4, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., officers received a call that a female had robbed a victim at a local business parking lot in the area Murphy Rd in Orillia. An unknown female suspect at the time approached the victim demanding all her property. When the victim would not comply, she was assaulted, receiving several serious, but nonlife threatening injuries. The victim was treated at local area hospital.

Shortly after Officers were dispatched to a break and enter at an address on Mississaga Street E. Once on scene officers located a male fitting the description of the suspect placing him under arrest. Upon searching the male, several items in relation to the Robbery, belonging to the victim were found in the suspects possession.

Upon further investigation specifically through witness account police were able to identify a female suspect. At approximately 4:00 p.m. on June 5, 2024, police received a call for a number of suspicious persons in a parking lot in the area of Coldwater Rd in the City of Orillia. At this time, police attended and located the female suspect, placing her under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals have been arrested and charged:

Mark FAGAN, age 37, of South River, has been charged with:

Robbery with violence

Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing on June 5, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.

Jessica KING, age 30, of Orillia

Adult Robbery with Violence

Adult Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

Adult Assault Cause Bodily Harm – Choke, suffocate or strangle.

Adult Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing on June 6, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tecumseh

Tyler BISHOP – Aggravated Assault

(TECUMSEH) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex detachment Crime Unit are seeking public assistance to identify three suspects in an assault case in Tecumseh.

On May 19, 2024, at approximately 2:15 a.m., police received a report of a fight between approximately 15 people in a parking lot at an address on Tecumseh Road East.

Three individuals received minor injuries in the altercation, while another person was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police arrested and charged Tyler BISHOP, 25-years-old of Windsor under the Criminal Code with the following offences: 

  • Aggravated Assault
  • Assault
  • Causing a Disturbance

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 9, 2024.

Police are asking the public to help identify three additional persons of interest in connection with this incident. Photos of these individuals are attached to this release.

If you have any information that can help investigators, 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 a secure web-tip at www.catchcrooks.com.You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Assault In Kincardine

(KINCARDINE, ON) – One person is charged following an alleged assault in Kincardine.

On May 6, 2024, at 5:49 p.m., members of the South Bruce detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an altercation between two individuals at an address on Highway 21, Kincardine Township. 

Police have charged a 26-year-old individual from Sarnia with Assault.

The accused has been released from custody and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on June 12, 2024.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario by calling 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 Police Press Releases Sundridge

Arson & Assault – Sean NOLAN Arrested

(SUNDRIDGE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an arson in the Village of Sundridge. 

On May 6, 2024, shortly after midnight the Almaguin Highlands OPP along with Parry Sound District Paramedic Service and the Sundridge Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire on John Street.

Investigation revealed that a person lit their residence on fire and barricaded themselves inside the residence. Out of concern for their safety, police entered the residence and located the person with a knife in hand. Consequently, the person was arrested safely by officers and transported to hospital for assessment.

As a result of the investigation, Sean NOLAN, 57-year-old from Sundridge was charged with:

  • Arson – Disregard for human life
  • Assault a peace officer with a weapon
  • Arson – Damage to property
  • Assault
  • Assault with intent to resist arrest

The accused was remanded into custody and awaits a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Parry Sound.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Mathew HART Arrested Again – Assault

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual has been charged with several offences following an investigation into an assault incident.

At approximately 12:04 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated an assault on Queensway West in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals engaged in a dispute while in a vehicle, resulting in the victim being physically assaulted and the vehicle sustaining damage. Minor injuries were reported.

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

Charged with the following alleged offences is 24-year-old Mathew HART of Norfolk County:

·      Assault,

·      Assault with a weapon,

·      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm,

·      Fail to comply with Probation Order (two counts),

·      Mischief under $5,000.

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

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Joshua BERNICKY Arrested Again – Assaults

(PERTH, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid numerous charges in connection with an assault in downtown Perth.

On April 24, 2024, around 8:00 p.m., officers were called to a parking lot on Gore Street where two people had been shot by a pellet gun, resulting in minor injuries. The culprit then fled the scene.

On May 2, 2024, Lanark County OPP officers and the Lanark OPP crime Unit, supported by the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) executed a warrant at an apartment on Gore Street.

Joshua BERNICKY, age 33 of Perth, was arrested without incident and has been charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon – two counts
  • Assault causing bodily harm – two counts
  • Assault – two counts
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Personating a Peace Officer
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – two counts

The accused remains in custody following bail hearing and is scheduled to appear again before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on May 6, 2024.

The investigation into this incident is continuing.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Kayla QUIBELL – Assault

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual has been charged as a result of an investigation into an assault.

At approximately 11:29 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated an assault at an address on Queensway West in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that three individuals had a dispute on the premises, resulting in physical assaults on two of them.

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

Charged with the following alleged offence is 25-year-old Kayla QUIBELL of Norfolk County:

  • Assault (two counts).

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Serious Assault: Wayne FLEGEL & Christopher MCCANNA-WRIGHT Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people following a serious assault in Renfrew.

On April 24, 2024, around 11:00 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance and located two males with stab wounds on Airth Boulevard. Both were transported to hospital by Renfrew County Paramedics with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two people were arrested without incident on April 25, 2024.

Wayne FLEGEL, age 60 of Renfrew, has been charged with two counts of attempt to commit murder. This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 29, 2024.

Christopher MCCANNA-WRIGHT, age 34 of Renfrew has been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon. This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 26, 2024.