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OPP Police Press Releases Springwater

Geoffrey BARNETT – Drunk Driving

(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.

On November 12, 2024, at approximately 6:28 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver in Springwater Township. Officers located the vehicle on Bayfield Street where they conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result, Geoffrey BARNETT, 57-year-old of Springwater Township, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

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Port Lambton

Kevin SICARD – Drunk Driving

(PORT LAMBTON, ON) – A traffic stop led to an individual being charged for driving while impaired.

On November 13, 2024, shortly after 3:30 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on St. Clair Parkway, Port Lambton.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin SICARD, 41-year-old of Sombra, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)
  • Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on December 12, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Mark SHAW – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop.

On November 13, 2024, at 9:54 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Richmond Street in Middlesex Centre, performed a traffic stop on a vehicle.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Mark SHAW, a 24-year-old of Lucan, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      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 to speak to the charges on December 19, 2024.

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Raymond SHAWANDE – Drunk Driving

(GORE BAY, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged for impaired operation following a traffic hazard complaint on Highway 540, Burpee Township.

On November 9, 2024, at approximately 3:45 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a traffic hazard involving a pickup truck. Officers attended the area and observed a pickup truck matching the description travelling eastbound on Highway 540.

A traffic stop was conducted, and while speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and the driver was transported to the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service detachment for further testing. Additionally, officers located and seized five firearms and ammunition from inside the pickup truck.

As a result, the driver, Raymond SHAWANDE, 55-years-old from Wikwemikong, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Carless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – five counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on January 21, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Mapleton OPP Police Press Releases

Nicholas FURLER – Drunk Driving

(MAPLETON TWP, ON) – Wellington County OPP received a report of a single vehicle striking a tree, which lead to the arrest of a Wellesley resident.

On November 12, 2024, just before 4:30 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a single vehicle collision, involving the vehicle striking a tree on Eighth line within Mapleton Township.

As a result of the investigation, Nicholas FURLER, a 29-year-old of Wellesley ON, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 26, 2024.

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

Richard SERWA – Drunk Driving

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Perth resident with impaired driving.

Officers respond reports of an erratic driver on Highway-43 in Drummond-North Elmsley Township on Monday, November 11, 2024, shortly before 6:00 p.m. A short time later another caller reported the same vehicle in the ditch on Best Road.

Officers located an individual walking along Highway-43, matching the description of the driver and the individual was arrested and transported to the Lanark Detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Richard SERWA, age 68, has been charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on January 6, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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Chippewas Of The Thames First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Edward DOXTATOR – Drunk Driving

(CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Driver charged with impaired while operating a stolen vehicle.

On November 8, 2024, at 7:33 p.m., a member of the Oneida Nation police was travelling on Thomigo Road in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation for an unrelated matter, when a suspicious vehicle was observed.

A traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the vehicle had previously been reported as stolen from London.

As a result, Edward DOXTATOR, a 55-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

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 7, 2024.

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.

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London OPP Police Press Releases

David MARTINEZ TRUJILLO – Drunk Driving

(LONDON, ON) – Kitchener driver charged with impaired after traffic complaint on Highway 401.

On November 9, 2024, at 7:29 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the Westbound lanes of Highway 401 in the City of London, for the report of a possible impaired driver.

The vehicle was located stopped on the shoulder of the highway at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

As a result, David MARTINEZ TRUJILLO, a 45-year-old of Kitchener, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device

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 15, 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.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases

Hailee MARTIN – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after two-vehicle collision in Thames Centre.

On November 8, 2024, at 7:23 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Gore Road in Thames Centre for report of a collision involving two vehicles.

As a result, Hailee MARTIN, a 34-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·      Drive – hand held communication device

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

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 December 18, 2024.

There were no injuries reported.

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.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

John ALLEN – Drunk Driving

(BROCKTON, ON) – On November 5, 2024, at approximately 8:58 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along Hannah Street, Municipality of Brockton.

The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the driver. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the South Bruce OPP detachment for further testing.

John ALLEN, 26-years-old, from New Lowell was charged with:

  • Impaired Operation – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), CC 320.14(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on December 18, 2024.6

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Shelly FAULHAFER – Drunk Driving

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On November 11, 2024, at approximately 11:22 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious vehicle along 1st Avenue South in Chesley.

Police located the vehicle and as a result of the interaction, the occupant was arrested for impaired operation.

Shelly FAULHAFER, 47-years-old, from the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie was charged with:

  • Impaired Operation – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), CC 320.14(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on December 18, 2024.

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 Wellington North

William NANNINGA – Drunk Driving

(WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On November 7, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m. an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment initiated a traffic stop on Albert Street, Mount Forest.

As a result of the investigation, William NANNINGA, 58 years-old of Mount Forest, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on November 22, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tecumseh

Jeffrey RIVAIT – Drunk Driving

(TECUMSEH, ON) – On November 11, 2024, at approximately 12:09 a.m., Tecumseh Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Riverside Driver at Manning Road in the Town of Tecumseh.

Officers arrived on scene to find a vehicle with the driver.

As a result of the investigation, Jeffrey RIVAIT, 46-years-of age from Tecumseh was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice Windsor, on November 29, 2024.

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

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

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Bernhard THIESSEN – Impaired Driving

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On November 10, 2024, at approximately 6:55 p.m., Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Sherk Street near Pulford Road in the Municipality of Leamington.

Officers arrived on scene to find a vehicle had struck another vehicle and a fence.

As a result of the investigation, Bernhard THIESSEN, 53-years-of age from Leamington was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·        Dangerous operation

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice Windsor, on November 29, 2024.

No injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

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

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

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Reaney

Todd WOODS – Drunk Driving

(REANEY TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person was arrested and charged after police responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the ditch.

On October 30, 2024, at approximately 2:39 a.m., the Superior East Chapleau detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 129, Reaney Township, south of Hwy 667.

OPP arrived a short time later and while speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and an arrest was made. The driver did not require medical attention and was then transported to Chapleau detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Todd WOODS, 46 years-of-age, from Chapleau, was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Chapleau on November 25, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The driver did not require medical attention.