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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Justin EIKELENBOOM Was Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male driver with a weapons related charge.

On April 11, 2024 just before 9:00 p.m., officers of the Orillia OPP were on patrol in the area of Colborne Street West in the City of Orillia when a motor vehicle was observed driving erratically, drawing the officers attention.

Officers initiated a traffic stop and spoke with the male driver. Through investigation, officers were able to determine the driver was providing a false identity, therefore he was subsequently arrested. A search was conducted which revealed a prohibited weapon.

As a result, Justin EIKELENBOOM 28-year-old, of the City of Orillia has been charged with:

  • Possession of Prohibited device contrary to section 88 of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
  • Obstruct Peace Officer contrary to section 129 (a) CCC
  • Driving while under suspension contrary to section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act

Members of the Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tay

AI Helps Arrest Michael LACROIX

(TAY TOWNSHIP, ON)- On April 10, 2024 near 8:45 p.m. an officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment was patrolling south bound on William Street, Victoria Harbour, Tay Township in a police vehicle equipped with a Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) at which time the ALPR made notification of a possible suspended driver operating a south bound silver Honda automobile. A vehicle stop was made resulting in the officer upon speaking with the driver and entered into an drug possession investigation along with numerous Provincial Offences violations.

As a result of these investigations the lone driver, Michael LACROIX 36-years of Woodbridge was arrested and charged with the offence of Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act. and further with the following Provincial offences.

  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive commercial motor vehicle – no licence
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
  • Possess more than one licence
  • Colour coating obscuring interior
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was released from police custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on May 23, 2024, along with being subjected to a tow and impound invoice for seven days as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines for the involved vehicle.

Recently, patrol officers were able to set up three Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) programs at various roadway locations resulting in over 20 drivers being checked for signs of impairment.

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Assignack OPP Police Press Releases

Suspended Drunk Driver Arrested

(ASSIGINACK, ON) – The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Assiginack Township, which led to the arrest of the driver.

On March 28, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP was conducting general patrol on Highway 6 in Assiginack Township. Police conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

Upon speaking with the driver, police were able to determine that the driver had a suspended licence and had consumed alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Patrick SHEAN, 40-years-old, from Little Current has been charged with:

  • Driving while under suspension – two counts
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on May 7, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Jonathan LAPIER Arrested – Details Released

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system assists officer in stopping and charging a driver from London.

On March 31, 2024, at 2:22 p.m., a Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) member, while on general patrol on Elginfield Road in Thames Centre, was alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a possible suspended driver.

A traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the driver was suspended and was placed under arrest without incident.

As a result, Jonathan LAPIER, a 50-year-old of London, has been charged under Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (two counts)
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on May 22, 2024, to speak to the charges. 

The In Car Camera and ALPR have been operating in Middlesex County OPP vehicles since March 13, 2023. Middlesex OPP officers continue to see drivers operating vehicles that do not have valid, registered licence plates, are currently driving unlicenced, while under suspension or prohibited.

Although vehicle owners are not required to purchase a validation sticker for their vehicle, licence plates are still required to be renewed annually or bi-annually. The Middlesex OPP wants you to know that driving a vehicle with expired validation carries a set fine of $110.

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 Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Devinder DHALIWAL Arrested – Details Released

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver from Illinois charged with stunt driving on Highway 401 in Thames Centre.

On April 1, 2024, at 9:29 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Highway Safety Division (HSD) while on general patrol, observed a vehicle on Highway 401 in the Eastbound lanes in Thames Centre, travelling in excess of 50km/h over the posted 100 km/h speed limit.

A traffic stop was initiated.

As a result, Devinder DHALIWAL, a 45-year-old of Plainfield, Illinois, United States of America, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed

·      Driving while under suspension

The driver’s licence has been suspended for 30 days and the vehicle has been impounded for 45 days.

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 June 18, 2024.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce WFP

SB OPP Enforce Law For One Weekend A Year – Caught 54 Speeders

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – All available members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) took part in an Easter Long Weekend traffic safety campaign. From March 29 – April 1, 2024 South Bruce OPP officers were highly visible on area roads watching for traffic safety violations and closely watching for seatbelt use.

During the long weekend, South Bruce officers charged 3 motorists and 2 passengers for failing to wear a seatbelt. Other charges laid this past weekend include:

  • 54 charges for Speeding
  • 2 charges for Driving while under Suspension
  • 1 motorist charged with Impaired Driving
  • 1 motorist charged with Distracted Driving
  • 123 total charges, 53 warnings issued

There were no Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVC) reported during the traffic safety initiative.

The long weekend traffic safety campaign has ended, but the South Bruce OPP remains committed to road safety and officers will continue with traffic education and enforcement.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Sean Richardson – Impaired Driving, Drive While Suspended

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation on March 23, 2024.

On March 23, 2024 at approximately 7:50 am, officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on Hwy 7 in Emily Township. An impaired driving investigation commenced.

Sean Richardson 38 years old of Coboconk was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired Alcohol and Drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Driving while under Suspension

The accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Uninsured Suspended Driver Caught Again – OPP Withhold Name

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – On March 20, 2024, at 10:48 a.m., a Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) member, while on general patrol on Glendon Drive in Middlesex Centre, was alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a vehicle with unattached licence plates.

A traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the licence plates on the car did not match and the driver was suspended.

As a result, the driver of the vehicle, a 30-year-old of Denfield, has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Driving while under suspension – while suspended under HTA Sec 41/42
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges. 

The In Car Camera and ALPR have been operating in Middlesex County OPP vehicles since March 13, 2023. Middlesex OPP officers continue to see drivers operating vehicles that do not have valid, registered licence plates, are currently driving unlicenced, while under suspension or prohibited.

Although vehicle owners are not required to purchase a validation sticker for their vehicle, licence plates are still required to be renewed annually or bi-annually. The Middlesex OPP wants you to know that driving a vehicle with expired validation carries a set fine of $110.

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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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Cori GRATTON Arrested

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A routine traffic stop by members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has led to an arrest and multiple charges being laid.

On March 17, 2024, at approximately 8:45 pm, a Rainy River District officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Highway 11 near Lake Road.

The driver was identified as a suspended driver and was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under suspension. Subsequent to the arrest, police located an open package of cannabis in the vehicle readily available to the driver.

As a result of the investigation, Cori GRATTON, age 52, of Fort Frances, ON has been arrested and charged with:

  •       Drive while under suspension.
  •       Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open original packaging.
  •       Improper number plate light
  •       Fail to surrender insurance card.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on May 17, 2024, to answer to the above charges.

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Dill OPP Police Press Releases

AI Detects Suspended Driver – Shyanne WITTER Arrested

(DILL TOWNSHIP, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with drug related offences after being alerted of a suspended driver.

On March 16, 2024, shortly after 9:00 p.m., members from the North East Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (T.I.M.E) Team of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), where on general patrol, when their Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system alerted of a suspended driver on Highway 69, Dill Township, south of Sudbury.

Police conducted a traffic stop, where the driver provided a false name. The driver was arrested, and a search of the vehicle located drugs suspected to be cocaine.

As a result of the investigation, Shyanne WITTER, 32 years-of-age from Welland, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (Identity fraud)
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The vehicle was towed at the expense of the owner.

 The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2024, in Sudbury.

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

3 Arrested Following Traffic Stop

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges as a result of a traffic stop in the Town of Orangeville.

On March 12, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers while on general patrol were alerted of a traffic violation through the assistance of an

Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) device. The officers conducted a traffic stop on Broadway and were led into a criminal investigation.

As a result of the investigation three individuals were charged with multiple offences. The officers seized cash, cellphones, gloves, a balaclava, cannabis and alcohol.

Akeem MARTIN, 35-year-old male, from York, has been charged with:

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000

·      Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

Devon MIGNOTT, 33-year-old male, from Toronto, has been charged with:

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000

·      Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

Lee MURRAY, 48-year-old male, from Mississauga has been charged with:

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000

·      Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville at a future date in April 2024, to answer to the charges.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Kenneth LEET – Drunk Driving, Repeat Offender

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One driver has been arrested and charged with impaired driving after police conducted a traffic stop in Espanola.

On March 11, 2024, shortly before 10:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol in Espanola. Police conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Algoma Street.

Upon speaking with the driver, police were able to determine that the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kenneth LEET, 64-years-old, from Manitoulin Island has been charged with:

  • Operation unsafe vehicle
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)
  • Drive with improper headlights
  • Fail to stop for police
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on April 15, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Seth GAVIN

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic stop.

On March 6, 2024, just after 2:00 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were called to assist on a traffic stop which was conducted by a Protective Service Officer from the OPP in the area of HWY 10 and CTY RD 109 in the Town of Orangeville. Officers attended the scene and were quickly into an impaired operation investigation.

Seth GAVIN, a 21-year-old male, from Kitchener has been charged with:

•      Driving while under suspension

•      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

•      Fail to surrender insurance card

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tiverton

40 Year Old From Kincardine Arrested – Name Released

(TIVERTON, ON) – On March 3, 2024, at 3:56 a.m., members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. along Main Street in Tiverton, when they encountered an unlicensed driver.

Upon further investigation, officers found a quantity of illicit drugs in the vehicle.

Chad MILLER, 40-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Driving while under suspension
  • Possession of a controlled substance
  • Obstruct a Peace Officer

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on April 24, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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Chatsworth OPP Police Press Releases

Jeffery McKeachnie Arrested Following Collision

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver who crashed their vehicle into the ditch.

On March 2, 2024, at 1:27 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were patrolling Highway 10 in Chatsworth Township when they located a vehicle in the ditch. While the officers were speaking to the driver, the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment for further tests by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

Jeffery McKeachnie, 30-years-old of South Bruce Peninsula was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Driving while under suspension

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on March 21, 2024.

Road safety is a priority for the OPP and officers are trained in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and as Drug Recognition Experts (DRE), giving them the skills to identify a driver who is impaired by a drug. Officers can also use Approved Drug Screening Equipment to enforce zero tolerance sanctions with young, novice and commercial drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.