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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Impersonating Police Officer Leads To Arrest #FilmThePolice #FTP

(DRYDEN, ON) – One person has been charged for impersonating a peace officer in relation to a towing incident in Dryden.

On April 26, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 in the City of Machin. Through the investigation, it was learned that the towing company attending the scene was not the towing company dispatched by police.

Further investigation revealed that the attending towing company impersonated law enforcement in order to be dispatched to the scene instead of the towing company originally dispatched by police.

As a result, Sukhwinder DHESI, 41 years old of Mississauga, has been charged with personating a peace officer contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Dryden Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on January 20, 2025.

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Alerts Breaking News Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

WARNING: Fake Police, DO NOT STOP If “Pulled Over” #FilmThePolice #FTP

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham Detachment, are investigating a report of a robbery involving individuals impersonating police officers in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

On December 25, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Elgin OPP were dispatched to the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 near the 65-KM marker for a report of robbery.

It was reported that the complainant was stopped by two suspect vehicles, one with flashing red and blue lights in the windshield. The complainant’s vehicle was approached by two suspects while another remained in one of the suspect vehicles.

The complainant was directed to exit the vehicle, an interaction between the parties occurred and the suspects fled the scene in both the suspect vehicles along with the complainant’s vehicle.

The complainant was transported to a local hospital by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with minor injuries.

The suspects were described as:

           Suspect 1:

·        Black male in his 30’s

·        6′ 0″ tall

·        Wearing all black clothing, a black mask, and a black ballistic styled vest

·        Handgun in a holster

Suspect 2:

·        Brown male in his 20’s

·        5’8″ tall

·        Wearing all black clothing, a black mask, and a black ballistic styled vest

No description of the third suspect was provided.

The involved suspect vehicles were described as a black sedan with red/blue flashing lights in the windshield and a black SUV. No police markings were on either vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing and there is not believed to be a threat to public safety as investigators believe this was an isolated incident.

The OPP wish to remind the public that citizens may ask a police officer to provide the name of their service, detachment, badge number, rank officer’s badge and warrant card. The officer should be able to provide this information without delay.

If anyone witnessed the interaction, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with the investigation or help the identity of the persons involved, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at https://stthomascrimestoppers.ca/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases WFP

ALERT: Criminals Impersonating Police – #FilmThePolice #FTP

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachments Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid weapons and drug trafficking related charges against two individuals after executing a search warrant.

In February of 2024, Orillia CSCU began investigating individuals who were allegedly trafficking drugs in the City of Orillia. Utilizing investigative techniques police were able to gather evidence further advancing their investigation. On March 27, 2024 with the assistance of Orillia OPP frontline members a search warrant was executed at an address on Front Street in the City of Orillia and two persons were arrested and charged. Of note, body armor with police insignia was seized.

As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:

  • Mauser M15 .22 caliber rifle
  • .22 and 12 gauge ammunition
  • Prohibited weapons – taser, flick knives, nun chucks
  • Cross bows with bolts
  • Cocaine 422 grams
  • 20 hydromorphone pills
  • Scales, packaging and cutting product
  • ‘Police’ vests and badge
  • Support 81 clothing
  • Canadian Currency $2300

Donald Lee, 51 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine and Hydromorphone x2

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

·      Prohibited operation of a motor vehicle

·      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·      Possession of a prohibited device

·      Fail to comply with Probation order

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Careless storage of a firearm

·      Breach of firearms regulation

The accused remains in custody pending a future bail hearing.

Susan Bazinet, 50 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine and Hydromorphone x2

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

·      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·      Possession of a prohibited device

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Careless storage of a firearm

·      Breach of firearms regulation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in May 2024.

Members of 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 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

WARNING: Criminals Posing As Police To Scam Victims – Names Released

 (TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals in a Grandparent Scam investigation.

Between February 22, 2024, and February 24, 2024, Huronia West OPP were notified of a potential grandparent scam in progress. The victim was contacted by phone advising that their grandson had been arrested. The accused identified themselves as a Newmarket Police Officer over the phone and advised that the victim’s grandson required financial assistance to cover the cost for judge and lawyer fees to get him out of jail. The accused’s attended the victim’s residence three separate times to collect funds and were greeted by the Huronia West OPP on the third attempt.

As a result of the investigation, two individuals were arrested and charged with the following:

Romeilio NWAGWU, a 24-year-old from London, was charged with:

  • Adult Fraud Over $5000
  • Adult Resist Peace Officer

As a result, the accused was charged and held for a Bail Hearing.

Devonte BROWN, a 25-year-old from Bowmanville, was charged with:

  • Adult Fraud Over $5000

As a result, the accused was charged and released with a future court date.