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OPP Police Press Releases Smooth Rock Falls

Repeat Offenders GOODISON & COX Arrested Again

(SMOOTH ROCK FALLS, ON) – An alert on the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system led to several charges, and a 45-day vehicle impound.

On February 29, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrol on Main Street in Smooth Rock Falls, when the ALPR system alerted the officer to a stolen licence plate. 

Police conducted a traffic stop on Ross Road, and confirmed that the licence plates were indeed stolen, the vehicle was not insured, and the driver’s licence was suspended under the criminal code, as well as the Highway Traffic Act.

As a result of the investigation, the driver Mitchell COX 31 years of age from Smooth Rock Falls was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Failure to comply with probation order
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court on March 4, 2024, in Cochrane. 

In addition the passenger and vehicle owner, Krystal GOODISON 35 years of age from Smooth Rock Falls was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Failure to comply with probation order
  • Permit motor vehicle to be operated without insurance
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming the owner

The latter accused was released and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 18, 2024 in Cochrane.

The vehicle was impounded for 45 days, as a result of the driver’s previous suspension under the criminal code.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested, Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Names Released

(TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three male suspects after an incident near Kidd Crescent in the Town of New Tecumseth.

 On February 27, 2024, shortly before 3:00 a.m., officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment attempted to stop a vehicle. The vehicle failed to stop and fled from police. A short time later police located the vehicle and discovered it to be stolen.

 As a result of the investigation, a firearm was recovered and three individuals were taken into custody and charged.

 Kevon WILLIAMS, 23-years-old from Scarborough, ON charged with:

·        Robbery using a firearm.

·        Unauthorized possession of a firearm.

·        Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.

·        Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.

·        Break and enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence.

·        Trespassing by night.

·        Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

·        Flight from a police officer.

 Ismal TUMBA, 19-years-old from North York, ON charged with:

·        Robbery using a firearm.

·        Possession of firearm while prohibited.

·        Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.

·        Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.

·        Break and enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence.

·        Trespassing by night.

·        Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

·        Mischief.

 Also arrested is a 17-year-old from Toronto, ON charged with:

·        Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.

·        Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.

·        Break and enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence.

·        Trespassing by night.

·        Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

 The adult accused persons have been remanded into custody and have been scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

 The investigation was completed by the Nottawasaga Detachment Major Crime Unit with assistance of Central Region Canine, Emergency Response Team (ERT), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Forensic Identification Services (FIS), Regional Support Team (RST) and Urban Search and Rescue, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives, Response Team (UCRT). 

 The Nottawasaga OPP wish to express their thanks to the residents of the Town of New Tecumseth for their patience and assistance during this critical incident and subsequent investigation.

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North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Report Sexual Assaults In Corporation Of North Huron

(NORTH HURON, ON) – On February 15th, 2024, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of North Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had committed criminal acts against their partner dating back as far as 2013 – present.

A 34-year-old individual from North Huron has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Assault – (two counts),

–      Forcible Confinement,

–      Theft Under $5,000,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death,

–      Mischief – Domestic,

–      Sexual Assault,

–      Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Ammunition or Prohibited Device – (three counts),

–      Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon – (three counts).

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later remanded into custody with a court date scheduled for the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.