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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Stolen Firearm Recovered – Two Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachments Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple firearms related charges against two individuals.

In March of 2024, the Orillia CSCU executed a search warrant for controlled drugs and substances at a residence within the City of Orillia, during the search, an illegal firearm was located and seized. The Orillia CSCU commenced an investigation regarding the firearm; learning that in the fall of 2023 the firearm was stolen from a vehicle which was parked in the north end of Orillia. The victim was assaulted just prior to having the firearm stolen. The firearm was later sold to persons unlicensed to possess.

Orillia CSCU was assisted by OPP Orillia Major Crime Unit.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals have been arrested and charged:

David SHIRK, 37 years old, of Ramara, has been charged with:

·      Trafficking in Firearm

·      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·      Robbery with Violence

·      Possession of firearm contrary with Prohibition Order

·      Failure to Comply with Release Order

Ashlee RUSBY, 29 years old, of Orillia has been charged with:

  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Robbery with Violence
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order

The accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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Lennox & Addington OPP Police Press Releases

Road Rage: Daniel VANDERWERF Arrested

(LENNOX & ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), has charged a male with multiple weapons charges after a road rage incident.

On April 14, 2024, shortly before 8:00 p.m., L&A County OPP were dispatched to a reported firearms call. The caller was reporting a road rage incident where a male pointed a hand gun at them and fired a shot at their vehicle. Based on the sound the caller believed the firearm to be a BB gun, but could not verify. Police located the suspect vehicle a short time later. The male driver was arrested and a bb gun was seized by police.

As a result of this investigation, OPP has Daniel VANDERWERF, age 56, of Stone Mills, with:

  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Imitation firearm – use while committing offence
  • Discharge air gun or pistol with intent
  • Dangerous driving

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on June 18, 2024.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Simran SIDHU Facing Numerous Weapons Charges

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with numerous weapons related offences.

On March 27, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a weapons-related call for service in the area of Dominion Street and Forks of the Credit Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers received information regarding gunfire heard in the area. Officers attended the location promptly and the suspect was taken into custody without incident or injury.

As a result of the investigation, Simran SIDHU, 23, of Caledon, was charged with:

·        Careless use of firearm

·        Reckless discharge of firearm

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 25, 2024, to answer to the charges.

Nobody was harmed as a result of the call for service, and the Caledon OPP considers this an isolated incident with no outstanding threat to public safety.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach Armed Robbery – Derek PUSHIE & Michael CAIN

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals in relation to an assault with a weapon incident in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

On March 20, 2024, at approximately 1:35 p.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment and Huronia West Crime Unit responding to a report of a shooting on Mosley Street. The victim suffered moderate injuries, which were treated on scene by the EMS.

Both the accused were still on the premises when police arrived and were arrested without incident. During the investigation, police seized 0.8 grams of fentanyl.

On March 21, 2024, a search warrant was executed at the residence of the first accused. The following items were seized:

  • Glock air pistol
  • Beretta air pistol
  • Air pistol

Derek PUSHIE, 48-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Firearm – use while committing offence
  • Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Robbery with weapon
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin)

Michael CAIN, 40-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Firearm – use while committing offence
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Robbery with weapon
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

Both the accused’s appeared in Bail Court on March 21, 2024. The accused’s will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie at a future date.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Drug Bust – Names Released

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On February 20, 2024, the Community Street Crime Unit (C.S.C.U) of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) concluded a drug trafficking investigation and executed a search warrant at a residence on George Street, Arthur. Investigators also executed a search warrant at an address on Pioneer Drive, Kitchener and at John Carpenter Way, North Dumfries.

As a result, a firearm was seized, and two individuals are facing drug trafficking charges.

Justin James Frederick WILLIAMS-GALLEY, 28-years-old of Wellington North, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I substance (Cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Cory Robert WINDLINGER, 31-years-old of Kitchener, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I substance (Cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of a Schedule I substance (Methamphetamine) for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of a Schedule I substance (Opioid, other than Heroin) for the Purpose of Trafficking, and  

two counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Other) for the Purpose of Trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Further, the accused was also charged with Unauthorized Possession of a prohibited or Restricted Firearm contrary to the Criminal Code.

Both were held for bail.

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Laird OPP Police Press Releases

Armed Robbery – NICHOLSON & TORRANCE Arrested

(LAIRD, ON) – On March 9, 2024, shortly before 7:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence on Neebish Road in Laird Township. Investigation revealed an individual entered the victim’s property and attempted to steal a vehicle, then returned a short time later with a second individual, and left with items belonging to the victim. The accused individuals fled the scene prior to police arrival.  

On March 13, 2024, police completed their investigation and arrested both accused individuals. As a result, Leslie NICHOLSON, 34 years-of-age, of Garden River First Nation was charged with:

  • Robbery with Weapon
  • Using Firearm while Committing Offence
  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Uttering Threats – Injure Animal
  • Theft Over $5,000
  • Mischief Under $5,000

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and subsequently released by the Ontario Court of Justice.

Lucas TORRANCE, 36 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was charged with:

  • Robbery with Weapon
  • Theft Over $5,000

The accused remains in custody, following a bail hearing. 

Sault Ste. Marie OPP officers were assisted by Batchewana First Nation Police, Anishinabek Police Service, East Algoma OPP, North East Region Canine Unit, and Sault Ste. Marie Crime Unit.