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Kingston Police Press Releases

Hit & Run & Drunk Driving – Abdul Hakimy

(Kingston, ON) – A driver on highway 401 caused a collision with a tractor trailer, then failed to stay at the scene, and resulted in charges for impaired driving.

Around 08:30 am on December 21, 2024 Frontenac detachment members were called to a vehicle collision on the eastbound side of highway 401, near the highway 15 exit. A driver in an SUV had sideswiped a tractor trailer traveling the same direction, causing it to roll over into the ditch. The driver was transported to hospital with minor injuries. The trailer was loaded with synthetic rubber, and spilled into the ditch, requiring extensive clean-up.

Witnesses stopped to assist the driver of the tractor trailer, including removing the windshield to free the injured driver. The driver of the SUV continued along the highway with a damaged vehicle.

Another witness followed the vehicle until it exited at the next off ramp of Joyceville road, who then called police to report it. Officers arrived shortly after and located the driver attempting to change a flat tire on the damaged SUV, and continued investigation determined the driver to be impaired. An arrest was made for further breath testing at detachment.

Abdul Hakimy, a 53-year-old male, from Oshawa has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
  • Fail to remain at scene of collision.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Kingston on February 4, 2025.

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

2 Injured In Hit & Run – FLETCHER Arrested

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges local resident with two Criminal charges stemming from failing to remain at the scene of a collision where two people were injured.

On December 6, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of a fail to remain collision on Wellington Road 39 within Guelph-Eramosa Township. The collision involved three motor vehicles, where two separate drivers were injured and taken to local hospital for treatment, and one vehicle had fled the scene prior to police arrival.

OPP, alongside other emergency services attended the scene and began the investigation. It was reported that one driver sustained minor injuries, while the other’s injuries were considered serious. However, both drivers’ injuries were deemed non-life threatening and were treated at hospital.

As a result of the investigation, Landon FLETCHER, a 19-year-old of Guelph-Eramosa Township was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm
  • Fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 14, 2025.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested After Hit & Run

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – Three people have been arrested and charged following a traffic complaint of a damaged vehicle driving unsafely on Highway 6, Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) Township.

On December 7, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint about a damaged vehicle hitting the shoulder on Highway 6 in the NEMI Township. Officers conducted a traffic stop.

Further investigation on scene resulted in police seizing a handgun, ammunition and Canadian Currency.  

As a result, the driver, Keddon MITCHELL, 26-years-old from Brampton, was charged with:

  • Carrying concealed weapon
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of prohibited firearm with ammunition
  • Possession of a prohibited ammunition
  • Transport firearm in a careless manner
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Fail to report accident
  • Fail to remain
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Operate unsafe vehicle

The passenger, Delandra MCFARLANE, 25-years-old from Brampton, was charged with:

  • Carrying concealed weapon
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Transport firearm or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Possession of prohibited firearm with ammunition
  • Possession of prohibited ammunition
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

The second passenger, Moneel CHARLES, 21-years-old from Brampton, was charged with:

  • Carrying concealed weapon
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Transport firearm or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Possession of prohibited firearm with ammunition
  • Possession of prohibited ammunition
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

All three accused were held in custody and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sudbury on December 8, 2024.

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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

Raphael COTE – Hit & Run, Careless Driving

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – An individual from Long Sault faces multiple charges after a car collided with several other vehicles on Highway 401 westbound.

It happened Friday, December 13, 2024, with incidents starting in the Leeds County area, moving west through the Kingston and Napanee areas. The car collided with multiple other westbound vehicles and the driver refused to stop for police.

The incident involved officers from the Leeds County and Lennox and Addington County Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), as well as members of the OPP Highway Safety Division, OPP Emergency Response Team and an OPP helicopter.

An arrest was made after the vehicle left the highway at Shannonville Road and entered a parking lot. No injuries were reported. 

Raphael COTE, age 29 of Long Sault, has been charged with:

  • Dangerous operation – two counts
  • Careless driving
  • Failure to stop after an accident – four counts
  • Flight from a peace officer
  • Stunt driving

The accused was released to the custody of another police service in relation to another matter. The individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on January 24, 2025, and before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee in February 11, 2025.

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Police Press Releases York Regional Police

Hit & Run Involving Mobility Scooter – Life Threatening Injury

York Regional Police


Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigations Unit are appealing for witnesses after a mobility scooter was struck by a motor vehicle in the Town of Georgina.

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, at approximately 12:25 p.m., officers responded to an elderly man being knocked off his mobility scooter by a sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the area of Woodbine Avenue and Riveredge Drive.

The victim was transported to hospital with a life-threatening injury. He is now in stable condition.

The driver of the SUV remained on scene and was not injured.

The investigation is ongoing.

Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police, and to anyone who may have dashcam footage of the area at the time of the collision, to please come forward.

Video can be uploaded through this link: https://yrp.ca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/24-394017 or by scanning this QR code:

Information can be provided to the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigations Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Andrew DELANGE – Assault, Hit & Run, Fraud

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A tow operator was injured on December 4th after being struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene in the Municipality of South Huron.

On December 4th, 2024, just before 5:30 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a truck vs pedestrian collision on Airport Line between Huron Street and Thames Road East in South Huron.

Emergency responders located one person who had been struck by a truck that fled from the scene. The injured tow operator was transported by Huron EMS to a local hospital where their injuries were deemed non-life threatening.

The involved vehicle was last observed leaving the scene northbound on Airport Line.

The police investigation revealed that the tow operator had removed the suspect vehicle from the ditch earlier, where it had been stuck in the snow. While waiting for payment, the driver of the suspect vehicle sped off and struck the tow operator, launching them into the ditch.

The OPP identified the involved vehicle and driver that fled the scene. Several criminal charges were laid against the vehicle driver on December 6th.

Andrew DELANGE, 21 years of age from London has been charged with:

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Assault With a Weapon,

–      Failure to Stop After an Accident,

–      Fraud Under $5,000.

The accused was arrested and charged on December 6th, then released with a court appearance scheduled in the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on January 27th, 2025.

The Huron OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a secure web tip at P3TIPS.com.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tiny

Varchas SRIRANGAM – Hit & Run, Drunk Driving

(TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) – While travelling along Champlain Road in Tiny Township on Sunday December 1, 2024, at approximately 2:51 a.m. a community member came upon a single vehicle crash of a Tesla into a utility pole at the intersection of the 17th Concession Road.

A call was placed to the OPP Communication Centre, and officers from Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended to investigate. The lone occupant was located and upon speaking with the uninjured driver, an impaired driving investigation was commenced by the officers.

As a result, Varchas SRIRANGAM 37 years of Tiny Township has been charged criminally in connection to this investigation with the following offences.

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

And further with the Provincial Offences of

  • Fail to remain
  • Fail to report accident

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the December 19, 2024, and was served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved Tesla was towed and is the subject of a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

Since the Festive R.I.D.E kick off on November 21, 2024, officers have conducted the R.I.D.E. program at fifty five separate locations stopped over 746 vehicles checking their drivers for signs of impairment.

Although the OPP runs its annual Festive RIDE campaign during the holiday season, RIDE spot checks are conducted throughout the year, 24/7. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. 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.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua PIZARRO – Hit & Run

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a collision after refusing to provide a breath sample.

On December 1, 2024, shortly after 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the intersection of Highway 10 and King Street. No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Joshua PIZARRO, 30, of Brampton was charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Fail to remain

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on December 19, 2024, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

Caledon OPP would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists that failure or refusal to comply with a demand in an impaired operation investigation is a criminal offence. Furthermore, the consequences an individual will face are the same as being charged with impaired operation. 

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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

Shelby LOACH – Hit & Run

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one driver with an impaired related offence after two separate collisions.

On November 27, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., OPP responded to a fail to remain motor vehicle collision, on Highway 11 in Temiskaming Shores. Officers responding came across a second collision on Highway 11 approximately five kilometers south of the initial collision.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving after the investigation revealed the same vehicle was involved on both collisions.

Shelby LOACH, 26-years-old, from Englehart was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Fail to remain

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury on January 7, 2025. 

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ALNWICK-HALDIMAND OPP Police Press Releases

Joseph CONNELL – Theft, Hit & Run

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK-HALDIMAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual following a report of a stolen vehicle.

On November 5, 2024, shortly after 4:00 p.m., police responded to a report of a theft of a motor vehicle from a business premises off County Road 2 in Grafton. At around the same time, police received reports of a single vehicle collision which had occurred earlier on Highway 401 near Lyle Street. The driver failed to remain on scene and fled on foot. It is believed an unknowing member of the public, provided the accused with a lift to Grafton where the passenger vehicle was stolen.

A description of the vehicle was given to OPP along with a direction of travel. An officer then observed the vehicle westbound on County Road 2 and it failed to stop for police.

Shortly after, OPP observed the same vehicle involved in a single vehicle collision in the area of County Road 2 and Normar Road in Cobourg. Again, the driver fled on foot and attempted to hide nearby. The individual was soon located, arrested and taken into custody. There were no injuries reported and no other vehicles were involved.

As a result, Joseph CONNELL, 34-years-old, from Curve Lake, has been charged with:

–       Theft of a motor vehicle

–       Flight from peace officer

–       Fail to remain – two counts.

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

Hugh MACDONALD – Hit & Run

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – Wellington County OPP charges Puslinch resident with failing to remain after a two-vehicle collision.

On October 30, 2024, just after 6:30 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a fail to remain collision at the intersection of Wellington Road 35 and Concession 2, within the township of Puslinch.

As a result of the investigation, Hugh MACDONALD, 63-years-old of Puslinch, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following:

  • Failure to stop after accident

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on December 6, 2024.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Pedestrian Struck In Hit & Run

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in a fail to remain collision involving a pedestrian on Baptist Church Road in the County of Brant.

On Sunday October 27, 2024, at approximately 5:58 a.m., Brant County OPP members responded to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian. The investigation determined that an individual was on Baptist Church Road near McBay Road on October 27, 2024 between 1:00 a.m. and 2 a.m., when they were struck by a small white passenger vehicle. The vehicle involved is believed to be a newer model Mazda and will possibly have passenger side damage. It was last observed travelling westbound on Baptist Church Road. The individual sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at an area hospital.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the County of Brant OPP Detachment 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 www.crimestoppersbb.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Ryan O’HARA – Hit & Run, Impaired Driving, Etc.

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the OPP have arrested and charged a driver after a motor vehicle collision led to an impaired operation investigation.

On October 26, 2024, just before 6:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Forbes Road and Old Barrie Road in the Township of Oro-Medonte. Upon arriving, witnesses informed officers that one driver had fled the area on foot. The Central Region Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit assisted in locating the driver approximately 1.5 km away from the scene of the collision. Three of the passengers in the other vehicle were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan O’HARA, 27, of Barrie has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired (CC)

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

·      Fail to Remain (HTA)

·      Careless Driving (HTA)

·      Fail to Surrender Licence (HTA)

·      Fail to Surrender Insurance (CAIA)

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

Members of the Orillia OPP are committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also 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 $2,000.00.

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Police Cruisers Struck – Names Released

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Suspicious vehicle leads to charges for two individuals.

On October 22, 2024, at 7:57 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on Eight Mile Road in Middlesex Centre, for the report of a suspicious vehicle.

As officers arrived on scene, the vehicle struck two cruisers and sped off through a field.

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

Shortly after, the suspect vehicle was involved in a single vehicle collision on Medway Road.

One individual was placed under arrest at scene and one fled on foot.

Members of the OPP Canine Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) were dispatched to assist.

As a result, Jesse DAVIDSON, a 31-year-old of London was arrested at scene and has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on December 17, 2024.

The driver was later located on foot and was arrested by police.

Bradley MILLS, a 36-year-old of Thames Centre has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Assault with A Weapon
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused was held for bail.

The cruisers sustained minor damage and the officers were not injured.

The Middlesex OPP can be reached anywhere, anytime at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call London-Middlesex 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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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Tevaughn BROWN – Hit & Run

(CALEDON, ON) – On October 5, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on The Gore Road, just south of Finnerty Sideroad, in the Town of Caledon. Minor injuries were sustained. The investigation led officers to arrest one of the drivers for Dangerous Operation. 

As a result, Tevaughn BROWN, 27, of Tottenham was charged with:

·      Fail to Remain

·      Dangerous Operation

There were minor injuries sustained to the victim vehicle driver.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on November 7, 2024, to answer for the charges.

Drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding taking unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws. The OPP is committed to reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries and ensuring all road and waterway users – drivers, pedestrians and passengers alike – make it safely to their destination.

You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.