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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

David KOOLE – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic complaint on December 2nd, 2024, in the Municipality of South Huron. 

Just after 2:20 p.m. on Monday, December 2nd, 2024, Huron County OPP officers received a complaint about a vehicle being driven by a suspected impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle shortly after and conducted a traffic stop on Huron Street West in South Huron. Police spoke to the driver and determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

David KOOLE, 59 years of age from Bluewater has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on January 6th, 2025. 

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Phillip HARTFORD Was Arrested Again

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On December 5, 2024, at approximately 11:10 p.m., the Elgin OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision involving passenger vehicles on Talbot Line near Belmont Road in the Municipality of Central Elgin.

No serious injuries were reported by any of the involved occupants.

As a result of the investigation, Phillip HARTFORD, a 46-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-Day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on January 14, 2025.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Paul GERELUS – Drunk Driving

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after stopping at a R.I.D.E. program.

On December 5, 2024, just prior to 10:30pm, Peterborough County OPP Officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Ward Street in Bridgenorth. A vehicle entered the R.I.D.E. program and an officer spoke with the driver. After a brief conversation with the driver, the officer determined they were under the influence of alcohol. The officer made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a Fail at which point they were arrested.

Paul GERELUS (age 57) of Selwyn Township, ON., was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused had their drivers licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on January 7, 2025.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Christopher O’BRIEN – Drunk Driving

(Prince Edward County, ON) – Proactive patrol has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On December 5, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Talbot Street in Prince Edward County. Further investigation led to an Approved Screening Device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher O’BRIEN, age 34 from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol

· Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

· Fail to Signal

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 18, 2024. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.

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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Rain DOXTATOR – Drunk Driving

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Suspicious vehicle results in impaired driving charge.

On November 30, 2024, at 9:51 p.m., members of the Oneida Nation Police and Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address on Fairgrounds Road in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation for the report of a suspicious vehicle.

The vehicle was located at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

As a result, Rain DOXTATOR, a 29-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Liquor Licence Control Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

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 January 20, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, 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 RYERSON

Sean SNODDON – Drunk Driving

(RYERSON, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges after a single vehicle collision in Ryerson Township. 

On December 4, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Almaguin Highlands OPP responded to a theft of a motor vehicle from Ryerson Township. The vehicle was located in the ditch on Highway 520 and a person located nearby identified themselves to police as the driver.  

Sean SNODDON, 31 years-of-age, of St. Catherines Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Assault
  • Take motor vehicle without consent
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge on January 9, 2024. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Jennifer KRANCZOCH – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing charges as a result of OPP Festive RIDE Program.

On December 4, 2024, at 1:54 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police were engaged in a Festive, Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program, on Hamilton Road in Thames Centre.

A vehicle entered the program at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

Jennifer KRANCZOCH, a 32-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Liquor Licence Control Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on January 28, 2025, to speak to the charges.

The festive RIDE Program is supported by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) in an effort to keep Ontario’s roads safe from impaired drivers during the holiday season. The strategy is to take alcohol and drug-impaired drivers off the roads. The Festive RIDE program runs through the month of December and ends January 2, 2025.

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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Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

David DIAW – Drunk Driving

(HEARST, ON) – A single-vehicle collision with a light pole resulted in an impaired driving arrest in Hearst.

On November 30, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a collision on Highway 11 near Quirion Street in the Town of Hearst.

Officers located the vehicle, which was facing south in the eastbound lane. A light pole had been struck and was laying across the eastbound lane. While speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of alcohol consumption. The driver was arrested and transported to the Hearst detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, 31-year-old David DIAW of Hearst has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·        Careless driving

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Hearst on January 8, 2025. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) was issued, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP reminds drivers that impaired driving risks lives and remains one of the leading causes of collisions on Ontario roads. Plan ahead, and always arrange for a safe ride home.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Felix LAROUCHE – Drunk Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in Kapuskasing resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual.

On December 1, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program on Brunetville Road. Officers stopped a vehicle and determined that the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result, 45-year-old Felix LAROUCHE of Kapuskasing has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on January 13, 2025. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) was issued, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

During the 2024 Festive RIDE program, running from November 21, 2024, to January 1, 2025, the motoring public can expect to see an increased OPP presence on our roadways.

Driving impaired is a choice that risks lives. Plan ahead – don’t drive impaired.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Amir HAIDARI – Drunk Driving

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – A 56-year-old from the City of Hamilton is facing charges after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County members responded to a traffic complaint in the County of Brant early Wednesday morning.

On Wednesday December 4, 2024, at approximately 12:28 a.m., Brant County OPP members responded to a traffic complaint reported on Highway 403 in the County of Brant. A citizen observed driving behaviour that caused them to be concerned and contacted police. Officers located the involved vehicle where one person was arrested and transported to Hamilton Police Service for testing.

Police have charged 56-year-old Amir HAIDARI, from the City of Hamilton with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford, Ontario on December 19, 2024.

If you see a suspected impaired driver, you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police, or your nearest police authority immediately by calling 9-1-1.

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

Robert RICHARDSON – Drunk Driving

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orangeville resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a R.I.D.E. program.

On November 28, 2024, just before 11:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check in the area of Brenda BLVD in the Town of Orangeville. A vehicle entered the area and was met by the officers. After a brief conversation, the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Robert RICHARDSON, a 46-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Possess unmarked cigarettes

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

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 suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Sydney BELCHER – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orangeville resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint.

On November 30, 2024, at approximately 5:10 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint in the area of Dufferin Road 109 in the Town of Caledon. Officers located the vehicle in question and conducted a traffic stop. After a brief conversation the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Sydney BELCHER, a 29-year-old female, from Orangeville has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you. 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 suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

Kevin FAUBERT – Drunk Driving

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located and investigated a vehicle after a Good Samaritan reported a traffic complaint in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 3:25 p.m., members of the Elgin OPP, Chatham-Kent Detachment, located the subject vehicle westbound on Highway 401 near Howard Road, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin FAUBERT, a 42-year-old from Woodstock was charged with:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on January 6, 2025.

The OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank the individual who contacted police and reported this incident. As a direct result, officers were able to safely locate the vehicle and take the driver into custody.

The OPP remind motorists that traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility and that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Sabrina TAYLOR – Drunk Driving

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest a Kitchener resident for several offences including impaired operation, after conducting a traffic stop.

On December 3, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, to which a traffic stop was conducted on Highway 6 within Guelph-Eramosa Township.

As a result, Sabrina TAYLOR, a 34-year-old of Kitchener was charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on December 20, 2024.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Glengarry

Shawn FILIOU – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH GLENGARRY, ON) – The Stormont Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a motorist with impaired driving.

On November 30, 2024, shortly before 7:00 p.m., SD&G officers received information of an erratic driver on highway 401 in South Glengarry Township. Officers located the vehicle and further Investigation led to the driver being arrested.       

Shawn FILIOU, age 38, of Gatineau, Quebec was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on January 14, 2025.

The OPP reminds the public that a 90-day automatic drivers licence suspension and a seven-day impoundment of your vehicle accompanies any impaired driving charge.

If you suspect a driver is impaired, call 911. You could be responsible for saving a life.