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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

One Airlifted, One Arrested For Hit & Run

On September 28, at approximately 11:00am, members of City of Kawartha Lakes OPP with assistance from MTO and EMS responded to a report of a serious collision with one bicycle and commercial vehicle on Highway 35 and Wrenhaven road.

The commercial vehicle failed to remain on scene. A passer by located the male and contacted the police.

As a result of the collision, 60-year-old male operating the bicycle was airlifted by ORNGE to a hospital for life threatening injuries.

Highway 35 and Wrenhaven road was closed for several hours but has since been reopened.

As a result, 35-year-old Christopher Craig from Fenelon Falls was arrested and charged with

-fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm

– fail to leave one meter while passing bicycle

The accused was released from custody and will appear in court at a later date.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Landon BISHOP – Hit & Run

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with Impaired Operation following a call from a concerned citizen.

On September 17, 2024, shortly before 5:00 p.m., police were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that had collided with several parked cars on Kentbridge Court in Bolton. Shortly after, officers also received a report advising that youths were seen passed out with a “bong” at a park near Cherry Lane in Bolton. Police attended to investigate.

As a result of the investigation, Landon BISHOP, 18, of Bolton, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance

·      Fail to Remain

·      Novice driver – presence of drug

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 7, 2024, to answer to the charges. Their driver’s license was also suspended for a period of 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven.

The OPP remains committed to keeping our communities safe through enforcement and public education. Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads. Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired, and impaired driving is dangerous regardless of the source ofimpairment. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Connor DEMERCHANT Arrested For Hit & Run

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On September 18, 2024, at 6:41 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol along Bruce Road 23 in the Municipality of Kincardine and attempted to stop a vehicle. The vehicle fled from police at a high rate of speed. Police did not pursue the vehicle due to public safety concerns.

A few moments later, the vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle collision in the area of Kingsway Street where it had collided with a residence. The driver fled on foot, however was captured by police shortly thereafter. 

As a result of the investigation, Connor DEMERCHANT, 18-years-old from Kincardine, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Flight from peace officer, CC 320.17
  • Dangerous Operation, CC 320.13(1)
  • Speeding, HTA 128
  • Fail to remain, HTA 200(1)(a)
  • Operate motor vehicle without insurance, CAIA 2(1)(a)

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on November 20, 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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Muskoka Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Gurmehakpreet SINGH – Hit & Run, Theft, Etc.

(MUSKOKA LAKES TWP, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a vehicle fire that occurred in Muskoka Lakes Township during the early morning hours today.

On September 16, 2024, at 2:30 a.m., Bracebridge OPP officers, along with Muskoka Lakes Fire and Muskoka EMS, responded to reports by members of the public of a vehicle that had left the roadway, struck a rock cut and was engulfed in flames on Muskoka Road 118 just east of Scarcliffe Road in Muskoka Lakes Township. Officers attended the scene and initially were unable to located the driver, further investigation revealed that the driver had taken the vehicle without the owner’s permission and fled the scene after the collision.

Police have charged 21-year-old Gurmehakpreet SINGH of Port Carling, ON with the following:

  • Take Motor Vehicle without Consent CC 335(1)
  • Obstruct Peace Officer CC 129(a)
  • Fail to Remain at the Scene HTA 200(1)(a)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle with no Plates HTA 7(1)(b)(i)

He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 22, 2024 to answer to his charges.

Anyone with information about this or any other offense is asked to contact Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestopperssdm.com.

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OPP Police Press Releases Walpole Island First Nation

Fatal Hit & Run – Brenna PETERS Arrested

(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – One individual has been charged following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian on Walpole Island First Nation.  

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 2:56 a.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Walpole Island First Nation Police and emergency services responded to a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian.

Investigation determined that a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on the roadway, which then fled the scene.

The pedestrian, a 47-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

As a result of the investigation, on August 30, 2024, Lambton County OPP Crime Unit arrested and charged, Brenna PETERS, 27-year-old of Wallaceburg under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Fail to stop at accident resulting in death

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 25, 2024, in the City of Sarnia.

Should anyone have any relevant information that could assist with this investigation, they are urged to contact police 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.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.  

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London OPP Police Press Releases

Dana HEARD Facing Numerous Charges

(LONDON, ON) – Two vehicle collision on Highway 402 leads to canine track and charges for driver.

On September 5, 2024, at 5:26 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service were dispatched to the Eastbound lanes of Highway 402 at Colonel Talbot Road in the City of London for the report of a two-vehicle collision.

Investigation revealed a vehicle travelling Eastbound was struck from behind by another Eastbound vehicle, which lost control and entered the ditch.

The driver fled the scene on foot, at which time OPP Canine and members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) were called to assist.

Investigation revealed the licence plates on the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Elgin County.

The driver was located and transported to hospital as a precaution due to minor injuries sustained in the collision.

The other driver was not injured.

Dana HEARD, a 49-year-old of West Lorne, has been charged under the Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

·      Dangerous operation

·      Failure to stop after accident

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

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Fail to remain

·      Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was held for bail.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact 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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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Pedestrian Airlifted Following Collision

(Wasaga Beach, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a motor vehicle collision that took place on 68th Street North near Shore Lane in the Town of Wasaga Beach, in the morning hours of September 1st 2024.

At approximately 5:30 a.m. a group of pedestrians were walking on 68th Street North when a southbound black pick-up truck struck one of the pedestrians before fleeing the scene. The pedestrian, a 57-year-old male from Wasaga Beach, suffered serious injuries and has been airlifted by Air Orange to a Toronto area hospital for treatment.

Investigators believe that the involved vehicle may be a black Dodge RAM with front-end damage possibly including a broken window.

The Huronia West OPP are appealing to the community for any information, tips, witnesses, or video that might be available to assist in the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or reach out to Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.crimestopperssdm.com where they could be eligible for a cash reward.

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MISSISSAUGA

Repeat Offender Shaheryar Kalim GILL Arrested Following Deadly Hit & Run

(MISSISSAUGA, ON) – On April 22, 2023 a fail to remain collision occurred on Highway 401 westbound at Mavis Road in the City of Mississauga. As a result of the collision a 29-year-old male from Mississauga was pronounced deceased. The driver of the suspect vehicle fled on foot.

The OPP subsequently issued a warrant for the arrest of Shaheryar Kalim GILL, 34 years old from Brampton. He was arrested on August 14, 2024.

GILL is charged with the following offences:

–         Dangerous Operation – causing death

–         Fail to stop at accident resulting in death

–         Fail to comply with release order x 4

–         Fail to comply with undertaking

He appeared in the Brampton courthouse on August 15 and was remanded into custody.

The family of the deceased has been informed of the arrest and continues to receive support from victim specialists.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Mayank KAKKAR – Drunk Driving, Hit & Run

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – One individual was arrested following a single vehicle collision.

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 10:50 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision on Rainbow Drive, Caledonia.

The investigation determined that a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) left the roadway and struck a tree. The vehicle left the scene but was located soon after.

Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent that they had consumed alcohol, and they were taken into custody.

As a result, 37-year-old Mayank KAKKAR of Caledonia has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Failure to Stop after Accident

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on October 8, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Walpole Island First Nation

Fatal Hit & Run – Suspect & Large

(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – One person is dead following a fail to remain motor vehicle collision on Austin Road, Walpole Island First Nation.  

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 2:56 a.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Walpole Island First Nation Police and emergency services responded to a report of a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian.

Investigation determined that a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on the roadway, which then fled the scene.

The pedestrian, a 47-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Austin Road, between Creek Road and River Road was closed for several hours but has since reopened. Information and updates will be provided when they become available.

West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation and encourages anyone with pertinent information to contact police 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.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Hit & Run

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a business in Port Dover.

At approximately 12:33 a.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment, along with the Norfolk County Fire Department and Norfolk County Paramedic Services, responded to a single-vehicle collision on Main Street in Port Dover, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a black 2007 Dodge Charger sedan left the roadway and collided with the exterior of a business, causing significant damage to the building.

The driver and a passenger fled the scene on foot before police arrived.

Members of the Norfolk County OPP Detachment are actively conducting an ongoing investigation and are appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police 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.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

A photograph of the collision scene is attached for reference.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested After Hit & Run Involving Pedestrian – Names Released

(MIDLAND, ON) – The Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged two individuals in relation to a fail-to-remain motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the Town of Midland.

On August 12, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP and emergency services responded to a report of a collision on Wellington Street involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. The involved vehicle was no longer on scene upon police arrival, and the pedestrian was transported to a Toronto-area hospital with serious injuries.

As a result of the investigation, on August 13, 2024, the following individuals were arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

Patrick MCGUIRE, 39 years old of Midland:

·        Attempt to commit murder, section 239(1)(b) – two counts

·        Dangerous operation causing bodily harm, section 320.13(2)

·        Fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm, section 320.16(2)

Georgia QUANBURY, 25 years old of Midland:

·        Accessory after the fact to commit indictable offence, section 463(a) – two counts

Both accused were held for a bail hearing and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on August 14, 2024.

The identity of the victim will be withheld, and no further details will be released at this time.

The Southern Georgian Bay OPP Major Crime Unit is conducting the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OPP Central Region Support Team (RST), the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team, and OPP Forensic Identification Services.

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Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

John IRELAND – Hit & Run, Impaired Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Two individuals have been charged after an abandoned vehicle investigation in Middlesex Centre.

On August 4, 2024, at 5:45 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Longwoods Road at Carriage Road in Middlesex Centre, for the report of an abandoned vehicle that left the roadway and entered the ditch.

Police patrolled the area and located two individuals walking from the scene.

It was determined the driver was impaired at which time they were placed under arrest and transported to the Oxford County OPP detachment for further testing from a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

As a result, John IRELAND, a 50-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Fail to remain

The accused was held for bail.

The passenger, a 44-year-old of London, was also charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on September 27, 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.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact 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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

David RAYNER – Hit & Run Causing Bodily Harm

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision with a cyclist in Long Point has been taken into custody.

At approximately 8:57 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment, along with Norfolk County Paramedic Services and the Norfolk County Fire Department, responded to a collision between a motor vehicle and a cyclist on Erie Boulevard in Long Point, Norfolk County.

It was determined that the cyclist was travelling along Erie Boulevard when they were struck by a motor vehicle, believed to be a newer model black sedan, which fled the scene. The cyclist sustained serious life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital before being transferred to a trauma centre for further treatment.

Later, the involved vehicle, identified as a black 2020 Hyundai Elantra sedan, was located by the Hamilton Police Service in the City of Hamilton. The driver was subsequently taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences 19-year-old David RAYNER of Dundas, Ontario:

  • Dangerous operation causing bodily harm,
  • Fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm.

The accused was held in custody to appear at a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation and encourages those with pertinent information to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment 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.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Erie Boulevard was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

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OPP Ottawa Police Service Police Press Releases

Andrew WYKURZ – Assault, Hit & Run

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), have laid several charges against an individual from the Ottawa area after responding to a fail to remain collision on Highway 417.

Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on July 12, OPP members responded to two vehicle collision on Highway 417 in Ottawa’s East end. One of the individuals involved in the collision became angry and struck the other driver’s vehicle with a large object, breaking the taillight. That same individual then fled the scene. 

OPP members later located the vehicle and driver. Andrew WYKURZ, 61 years of age has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Mischief Under $5,000
  • Failure to Stop after an Accident
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Assault with a Weapon

Wykurz is set to appear in a Provincial Court of Justice on August 30th, 2024