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Dufferin Police Press Releases

Samuel RUTHERFORD Was Arrested

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one driver with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint.

On April 8, 2024, just after 8:00 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP responded to a call for service for a possible impaired driver in the area of HWY 10 and Fourth Avenue in the Town of Orangeville. Officers located the suspect and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation. 

Samuel RUTHERFORD, a 27-year-old male, from Lindsay has been charged with:

•     Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure, or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin 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 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

William FAIR Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of impaired driving.

At approximately 4:38 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 call from a concerned citizen regarding a possible impaired driver on Windham Road 13 in Windham, Norfolk County.

Shortly after receiving the call, patrolling officers located vehicle at a location on Windham Road 13.

After assessing the driver’s sobriety at the roadside, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 73-year-old William FAIR of Norfolk County:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

If you observe a driver you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Driving On Sidewalk, Honking Horn & Death Threats Leads To Arrest – Repeat Offender Arrested

(KAPUSKASING, ON) On April 8, 2024, shortly after 1:30 p.m., the James Bay OPP received three separate calls reporting a suspected impaired driver in a pick-up truck on Brunetville Road in Kapuskasing.

Callers reported aggressive driving, driving onto the sidewalk, and the driver honking at everyone. Police located the driver and vehicle on Lemarier Street in Kapuskasing, and determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Nikolas VALLIERE, 23 years of age of Kapuskasing, was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Dangerous operation

·        Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

·        Trafficking a schedule I substance – Cocaine

·        Trafficking a schedule IV substance – lorazepam

·        Assault a peace officer

·        Failure to comply with a release order (four counts)

The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing.

Both accused persons were issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and their vehicles were impounded for seven days.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring our roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. We urge everyone to make responsible choices when it comes to driving, and to report any suspected impaired driving immediately by calling 911.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Tony OSMOND – Impaired Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – In two separate incidents, James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to traffic complaints leading to impaired charges.

On April 8, 2024, shortly before 12:00 p.m., a concerned citizen approached the James Bay OPP in Kapuskasing to report a suspected impaired driver of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on Highway 11. 

The OPP was able to locate the subject CMV, which was travelling east bound out of Kapuskasing on Highway 11. Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Tony OSMOND, 54 years of age of West Saint Paul, MB, was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 17, 2024 in Kapuskasing.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Sydney BAIRD – Impaired Driving

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged following a traffic stop in Espanola.

On April 8, 2024, shortly after 8:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol in the Town of Espanola. Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on James Street for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

Upon speaking with the driver, police were able to determine the driver was impaired. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Sydney BAIRD, 26-years-old from Baldwin Township has been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance – two counts
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on May 6, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Whitefish River First Nation

Hunter ARMSTRONG – Theft, Impaired Driving

(WHITEFISH RIVER FIRST NATION, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged as a result of a call for service.

On April 7, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service regarding a person who attempted to steal a motor vehicle from a residence on Highway 6 in Whitefish River First Nation.

Further information provided to police was that the person left on foot. Upon arrival, police located this person walking on Highway 6, and they were subsequently arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Hunter ARMSTRONG, 19-years-old from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has been charged with:

  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on May 7, 2024.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Two More Impaired Drivers – Names Released

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently charged two motorists with operation while impaired.

On April 3, 2024, just before 12:00 a.m., Caledon OPP officers conducted a traffic stop upon a motor vehicle, while patrolling the area of Airport Road and Olde Base Line Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  

As a result, David BALDWIN, 48, of Caledon, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·        Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero

On April 7, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., Caledon OPP officers conducted a traffic stop upon a motor vehicle, while patrolling the area of Mayfield Road and McLaughlin Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. 

As a result, Gurwinder DHALIWAL, 24, of Brampton, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Both drivers are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 25, 2024, to answer to the charges. Additionally, both vehicles were impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases WFP

OPP Now Catching Drunk Drivers Every Couple Hours #TimesUp

(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals with impaired operation related charges.

On April 4, 2024, at about 7:55 p.m., an officer from the Orillia OPP was proactively patrolling the area of West St S in the City of Orillia and conducted a traffic stop having observed a Highway Traffic Act violation. The resulting investigation led the officer to determine that the driver of the vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The individual was then arrested.

As a result, Michael SQUIRES, 45-years-old, from Orillia has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in April 2024. As a result of these charges, his driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

On April 4, 2024, at about 11:23 p.m., officers from Orillia OPP were conducting a RIDE program in the area of Highway 12 and Highway 11 in the City of Orillia. During this time a vehicle entered the RIDE program and the driver was read a demand to provide a sample of their breath. The driver refused. This individual was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Victoria HUISMAN, 33-years-old, from Orillia has been charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in May 2024. As a result of these charges, her driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

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 suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. 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 Temagami

Collision Results In Drug & Weapon Seizure

(TEMAGAMI, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person with impaired driving following a collision.

On March 28, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Temagami. Through investigation, police determined that one of the drivers was impaired by drug. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for an assessment by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

Police searched the vehicle and located drug paraphernalia and brass knuckles.

As a result of the investigation, Brandon WALKER, 26 years-of-age of Temagami was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Mischief Under $5000

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 23, 2024. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Hanlon OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Driver Arrested for Taking ‘High’ Way 11 a Little Too Literally

(HANLON TOWNSHIP, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 11, west of Hearst, led to the arrest of the driver, for driving while impaired by a drug.

On April 3, 2024, shortly before 5:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was parked on the east bound shoulder of Highway 11, in Hanlon Township just west of Hearst. 

Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Hearst detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Sasha MITRON, 25 years of age of Hearst, was charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 15, 2024 in Hearst. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring our roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. We urge everyone to make responsible choices when it comes to driving, and to report any suspected impaired driving immediately.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Erika DE LONG Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of impaired driving.

At approximately 3:58 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program at a location on Main Street of Delhi in Delhi, Norfolk County. During this operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was evaluated for sobriety.

After assessing the driver’s sobriety at the roadside, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 32-year-old Erika DE LONG of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Driver – fail to properly wear seatbelt.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

If you observe a driver you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Impaired With Sub Machine Gun – What Could Go Wrong?

A loaded firearm was located in a vehicle after a male was arrested for impaired driving in Scugog.

On Monday, April 1, 2024, at approximately 2:55 a.m., members of North Division were on proactive patrol in the area of Simcoe Street and Whitfield Road, in Scugog, when they initiated a traffic stop on a suspected impaired driver. The driver, who was exhibiting signs of impairment, was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle was conducted following the arrest and a loaded modified Uzi sub machine gun with a high-capacity magazine, was located and seized.

Brock TATE, age 32 from Pickering is charged with numerous offences including: Operation While Impaired, Obstruct Peace Officer, Driving While Under Suspension, Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm, Possess Loaded Restricted/Prohibited Firearm, Possess Restricted/Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence, Possession of a Prohibited Device, and Possession of a Prohibited/Restricted Firearm Knowing its Possession is Prohibited/Restricted.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Crawford or Cst. Crichton of North Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2881 or 3019.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Jo-Ann BELMORE – Impaired Driving

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – An Elliot Lake resident was arrested and charged after a vehicle stop on in Elliot Lake.

On March 31, 2024, at approximately 12:15 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol on Chalmers Crescent. Police stopped a grey pickup truck in order to check the sobriety of the driver. Open cans of alcohol were observed inside the vehicle and three drug bongs were also later located. In addition, approximately 4 grams of suspected psilocybin was in the driver’s possession. The driver was assessed by an OPP Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) and subsequently arrested.

Jo-Ann BELMORE, 52-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule III Substance
  • Driving a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on May 9, 2024.

The OPP would like to remind the motoring public to drive sober; this includes drug consumption as well. Impairment by drugs is a crime under the Criminal Code and drivers are subject to the same penalties as those who are charged with driving while impaired by alcohol.  A charge of impairment by drugs involves all drugs, be it prescription, over-the-counter and those that are illegal. 

The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

77 Year Old From Arrested For Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of impaired driving.

At approximately 7:26 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment conducted a traffic stop and investigation involving a motor vehicle on Highway 3 in Windham, Norfolk County.

After assessing the driver’s level of sobriety at the roadside, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 77-year-old Robert RIVERS of Kitchener, Ontario:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

If you observe a driver you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Burks Falls OPP Police Press Releases

Jason DONOFRIO – Impaired Driving

(BURKS FALLS, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person with impaired by drug after responding to a traffic complaint.

On March 25, 2024, shortly after 8:30 p.m., members of the Almaguin Highlands OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver.

Further to the investigation, police located the suspect vehicle on Yonge Street in the Village of Burks Falls. While speaking with the driver police determined the driver had consumed drugs. An arrest was made, and the driver was transported to the OPP detachment where further testing was conducted by an OPP Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE). The vehicle was towed and impounded.

As a result, Jason DONOFRIO, 38 years-of-age, of Scarborough, was charged with: operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday April 25, 2024, in Sundridge, Ontario.