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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Anthony RYAN Facing Assault Charge

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On January 18th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a dispute in the Village of Bayfield in the Municipality of Bluewater.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed an assault on another person.

Anthony RYAN. 42 years of age from London has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

–      Assault.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 24, 2025.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Another Spousal Assault #WaitInTheTruck

(HURON EAST, ON) – On January 14th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed several criminal acts against their partner.

A 54-year-old individual from Huron East has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Forcible Confinement,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 24th, 2025.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) 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 of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Peninsula

26 Year Old Arrested For Assault #WaitInTheTruck

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On January 17, 2025, the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address in South Bruce Peninsula and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that one individual had allegedly committed a criminal act against their partner. 

A 26-year-old of South Bruce Peninsula was charged with:

·      Assault – Spousal

The accused party will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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

Individuals experiencing intimate partner violence are not alone. If you or someone you are aware of requires assistance, there are local resources ready to provide support. Victim Services Bruce Grey can be contacted at 1-866-376-9852.

The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario. In case of immediate danger please call 911.

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Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

Officer Assaulted – Benjamin CLARK Charged, Drugs A Factor

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A traffic complaint leads to one person being charged with several offences.

On January 13, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 11 in Coleman Township.

The OPP located the vehicle. As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to detachment for further testing. Additionally, police seized a suspected amount of cocaine and heroin.

The driver was charged with several offences contrary to the Criminal Code (CC), the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA) and the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

Benjamin CLARK, 39 years-of-age of New Liskeard was charged with:

  • Assault Peace Officer
  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of substance – heroin
  • Possession of substance – cocaine       
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Possession of property obtained by crime
  • Operation while prohibited under criminal code
  • Drive without proper headlights
  • Drive without proper rear light      
  • Follow too closely

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS). They are scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on January 28, 2025.

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Police Press Releases Port Hope Police Service

Mother Puncher Arrested

A Port Hope youth has been charged with assault after a confrontation with his mother.

In the evening of January 13, 2025, the accused’s mother approached her son in their residence and began to question him regarding his prescribed medication.  The Accused became upset and struck his mother in her head with a closed fist. 

As a result, the youth was arrested and charged with assault. He is currently in custody, awaiting a bail hearing.

Anyone with information on a crime are asked to contact Port Hope Police at 905-885-8123 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

ARMSTRONG – Assault

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has charged one person following an altercation.

On January 13, 2025, shortly after 11:00 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in Hastings Highlands. One person was arrested at the scene.

Douglas ARMSTRONG, a 37-year-old from Hastings Highlands, has been charged with assault and mischief under $5,000.

The accused was held for a bail hearing. The individual was later released by the courts with conditions and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on February 4, 2025.

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Kingston Police Service Police Press Releases

Victim Found Bleeding On Porch

On January 13, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m. a citizen, who resides on Montreal Street near Highway 401, contacted the Kingston Police after locating an unknown male victim on their front porch. The victim was covered in blood and bleeding profusely from the head. 

Members of the Kingston Police Patrol Division responded and located the victim who was suffering from a laceration to his forehead and another to his thigh, both of which are believed to be caused by an edged weapon.

Investigators believe the victim was picked up by a white sedan in the area of Princess Street and Bagot Street. The vehicle was then driven to the area of Montreal Street and the Highway 401 carpool lot.

Once at the carpool lot, a group of individuals inside the vehicle began to assault the victim. The victim was eventually able to flee the area on foot and seek help. The victim was transported to hospital where they were treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

This incident is currently being investigated by members of the Kingston Police Criminal Investigations Division.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact either D/Cst. Stephen Rines at [email protected] or D/Cst. Adam Slate at [email protected].

You can also provide tips anonymously by calling the Kingston Police general number 613-549-4660 ext. 0 and asking to remain anonymous.

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London Police Service Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize This Assault Suspect?

LONDON, ON (January 9, 2025) – Members of the London Police Service Uniformed Division are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault in the north end of the city last month.

On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at approximately 8:20 p.m., a woman leaving a business was assaulted by an unknown woman in the area of Fanshawe Park Road East and North Centre Road.

The suspect fled the area before police were contacted.

The victim was transported to hospital by paramedic services with non-life-threatening injuries.

She has since been released.

Officers reviewed video surveillance footage from the area and obtained images of the suspect female.

The suspect is described as female, Black, approximately 5’4” with long black hair wearing a black winter coat, white hoodie style sweatshirt, black pants and white socks and shoes.

A photo of the suspect has been added in hopes that the public can assist with identifying her.

Police are asking anyone that may have been in the area of Fanshawe Park Road East and North Centre Road on Sunday, December 22, 2024, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., who may have witnessed this event or be able to identify this suspect, to call the London Police Service.

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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Lake Helen

Brandon WAWIA – Drunk Driving, Assault

(LAKE HELEN, ON) – Shortly before 2:00 pm on January 2, 2025 members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from the Lake Helen Police Service were notified of a collision between an all terrain vehicle (ATV) and a truck towing a large sign.

An off-duty Lake Helen Police Officer detained the driver and notified OPP. The truck had pulled onto Highway 11 from New Street in Lake Helen when it was struck from behind by the driver of the ATV.

As a result of the investigation, Brandon WAWIA, 26-years old, of Lake Helen First Nation has been criminally charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Assault Peace Officer

He was released with a future court date in the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling the non emergency number at 1-888-310-1122.

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Area OPP Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Assaults In Kincardine – 2 Arrested

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On January 5, 2025, at approximately 10:34 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an assault at an address along Upper Lorne Beach Road in the Municipality of Kincardine.

Investigation revealed that two individuals were engaged in a physical confrontation resulting in minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, two individuals were arrested and face charges.

Christopher BENOIT, 39-years-old of Sarnia, has been charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon, CC 267(a)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on February 12, 2025 to answer to the charge.

Kerry ROBINSON, 34-years-old of the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, has been charged with:

  • Assault causing bodily harm, CC 267(b)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on February 19, 2025 to answer to the charge.

The South 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 Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Sheena HILLIER – Assault X2

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Individual from Belmont facing assault charges.

On January 1, 2025, at 1:21 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a disturbance involving multiple individuals, on Slo-Pitch Road in the Municipality of Thames Centre.

As a result, Sheena HILLIER a 36-year-old of Belmont, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault (two counts)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on February 18, 2025, to speak to the charges.

The 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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MUNSEE-DELAWARE FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Coby FLEWELLING – Assault

(MUNSEE-DELAWARE FIRST NATION, ON) – Disturbance at a residence in Munsee-Delaware First Nation leads to charges. 

On December 31, 2024, at 1:44 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oneida Nation Police and Chippewas of the Thames Police were dispatched to an address on Middlemiss Drive, Munsee-Delaware First Nation, for the report of a disturbance.

Investigation revealed the victim had been assaulted by a family member.

The injuries were determined to be non-life threatening.

As a result, Coby FLEWELLING, a 21-year-old of Munsee Delaware First Nation has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault Causing Bodily Harm
  • Discharge Air Gun or Pistol with Intent

The accused was held for bail.

The 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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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

27 Year Old From Fergus Arrested For Assault

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a local resident with two criminal charges stemming from an assault investigation.

On January 1, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of an assault at an address on St Andrew Street West within the Town of Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Samuel LOMAX, a 27-year-old from Fergus was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Elgin

Jacob DELEARY Facing Assault & Weapons Charges

(WEST ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident that resulted in an increased police presence in the Municipality of West Elgin.

On January 1, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., officers of the Elgin OPP initiated an investigation following a disturbance on Graham Street, Municipality of West Elgin.

An interaction occurred between two occupants of a vehicle and another individual. The two occupants safely left the area in the vehicle. No injuries were reported.

At approximately, 3:15 a.m., the other individual was located and taken into custody without incident in with the assistance of the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit (K9).

In the interest of public safety, a shelter and place notification was temporarily put into affect for the nearby residents but has since been lifted.

As a result, Jacob DELEARY, a 29-year-old from West Elgin has been charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon (Two Counts)
  • Pointing a firearm (Two Counts)
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been remanded into custody.

Investigation is ongoing with the assistance of Elgin OPP Crime Unit.

The Elgin OPP would like to thank members of the public for their cooperation and support during this incident.

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

Suspect Sought in Assault Cause Bodily Harm Investigation

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance identifying a suspect in an Assault Cause Bodily Harm investigation.

On Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11:53 p.m., police responded to a call for an Assault at the Kennedy Subway Station area.

It is reported that:

  • a man followed the victim into a bathroom stall
  • the victim confronted the man 
  • the man assaulted the victim
  • the victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

The man is described as 6’0″ tall, with a medium build, short brown hair and clean shaven. He was wearing a gray sweater, black jacket and black jeans.

Images have been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.