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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Peninsula

Jason Fell Was Arrested

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – One individual is facing impaired driving charges when a Good Samaritan reported a traffic complaint.

On November 19, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a traffic complaint of an impaired driver on Bruce Street in South Bruce Peninsula. The vehicle was located, and a traffic stop was conducted. The driver was presented to a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

Jason Fell, 48-years-old, of South Bruce Peninsula was charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on December 19, 2024.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Sandy FERGUSON Was Arrested

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) made an impaired driving arrest during a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in Kapuskasing.

On November 9, 2024, shortly after midnight, officers stopped a vehicle on Stewart Street in Kapuskasing as part of a RIDE initiative. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that the individual had consumed an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing OPP detachment for further testing.

During the investigation, the driver refused to complete a portion of the Drug Recognition Evaluation (DRE). As a result, Sandy FERGUSON, 52 years of age of Opasatika, was charged with the following offenses:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 16, 2024, in Kapuskasing. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP remains committed to removing impaired drivers from our roads to ensure the safety of all road users.

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Sundridge

Emily STEWART – Impaired Driving

(SUNDRIDGE, ON) – Traffic stop leads to an impaired driving arrest in the Village of Sundridge. 

On November 16, 2024, at approximately 8:05 a.m., the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol in the Village of Sundridge and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, officers noticed the driver exhibited signs of impairment. 

Further to the investigation the driver was arrested and transported to an OPP detachment for further testing. 

Emily STEWART, 29 years-of-age, of Magnetawn, was charged with:

·      Possession of a scheduled I substance – Cocaine – two counts

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Operate motor vehicle without insurance

·      Colour coating obscuring interior 

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 12, 2024, in Sundridge.

The public is always encouraged to call 9-1-1 if they observe a possible impaired driver. The Almaguin Highlands OPP appreciates the efforts of those who called to report the dangerous driving behaviour of this individual. Thank you for helping us keep our roads safer for everyone.

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Bayham OPP Police Press Releases

Henry JANZEN – Impaired Driving

(BAYHAM, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On November 16, 2024, at approximately 10:25 p.m., the Elgin OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle on Light Line near Bogus Road in the Municipality of Bayham.

No serious injuries were reported.

The lone driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the St. Thomas Detachment for further testing by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE).

As a result, Henry JANZEN, a 42-year-old from Langton was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on December 31, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report 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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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Lionel BELISLE – Impaired Driving

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation.  

On November 15, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m. members of the Dryden OPP Detachment conducted a traffic stop at a local business in the City of Dryden.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol/drug. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden OPP Detachment for further testing.

Lionel BELISLE, 59-years-old, of Winnipeg, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·         Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden December 16, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Essa OPP Police Press Releases

Mitchell MORGAN – Impaired Driving

(ESSA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for driving while impaired in the Township of Essa.

On November 16, 2024, just before 11:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to an traffic complaint of an abandoned motor vehicle running in the ditch around 30th Sideroad in the Township of Essa. Upon arrival, one male was located inside the motor vehicle asleep behind the wheel.

As a result of the investigation, Mitchell MORGAN, 19, of Owen Sound, was charged with:  

• Adult Operation while Impaired- alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on December 12, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

Daniel PLAATJES – Impaired Driving

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a single vehicle collision in Parry Sound. 

On November 16, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the West Parry Sound OPP, Parry Sound Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Parry Sound Fire Department responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Parry Sound Drive in the Town of Parry Sound. The driver was transported to a Parry Sound area hospital due to injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Daniel PLAATJES, 45 years-of-age, of Innisfil Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on December 19th, 2024. 

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired operation within an hour.

On November 16, 2024, just after 8:00 p.m., an officer on patrol located a two-vehicle collision on Mayfield Road, near Kennedy Road. No injuries were sustained. During the investigation, grounds were formed that one of the drivers’ ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

Harpreet MULTANI, 22, of Brampton, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

• Dangerous operation

• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

Shortly after on the same day, just before 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint on Innis Lake Road. The vehicle was located. The investigation led officers to arrest the driver.

Jennifer PERLOV, 43, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

Both accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville at a later date to answer to their charges. The driver’s licences were also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles were impounded for seven.

Under Ontario’s zero tolerance law for young, novice and commercial drivers, you cannot have any alcohol in your system if you are:

• age 21 or under

• a driver of any age who holds a G1, G2, M1, or M2 licence

• driving a vehicle that requires an A-F driver’s licence or Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR)

• driving a road-building machine

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. 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.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

Gilles BELZIL – Impaired Driving

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – Multiple traffic complaints from concerned road users helped police locate a driver believed to be impaired by drugs.

On November 13, 2024, at approximately 5:17 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began receiving multiple traffic complaints of a vehicle that was driving in a dangerous manner on Highway 17 east of Sault Ste. Marie. Witnesses reported the vehicle braking irregularly, greatly fluctuating its speed, turning on and off its four-way flashers, passing vehicles on the shoulder, and tailgating. Police located the vehicle on Black Road in Sault Ste. Marie, and initiated a traffic stop.       

During their interaction with the driver, police formed grounds to believe the driver’s ability to operate a vehicle was impaired. As a result, Gilles BELZIL, 54 years-of-age, of Grande Prairie, Alberta, was arrested and charged with:

  • Dangerous operation – two counts
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Refusal to comply with demand
  • Drive vehicle with Cannabis readily available

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and subsequently released by the Ontario Court of Justice with a return court date of December 9, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The public is always encouraged to call 9-1-1 if they observe a possible impaired driver. The Sault Ste. Marie OPP appreciates the efforts of those who called to report the dangerous driving behaviour of this individual. Thank you for helping us keep our roads safer for everyone.

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Payton-Lynn Stewart Jordan Was Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people after a traffic stop on HWY 17.

On November 11, 2024, at approximately 12:40 a.m., Renfrew OPP completed a traffic stop on Highway 17 in McNab-Braeside Township for speeding.

Officers completed a roadside breath test with an Approved Screening Device.

As a result of the investigation, Payton-Lynn Stewart Jordan, age 25 of McNab-Braeside was charged with:

·      Novice Driver- B.A.C. above zero

·      Speeding 1-49 km/h over posted limit

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

·      Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 15, 2025.

The passenger of the vehicle was charged on an outstanding warrant.

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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Brett SWIFT – Impaired Operation

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On November 12, 2024, at approximately 9:12 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle along Highway 9, Municipality of Huron-Kinloss, for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the driver. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the South Bruce OPP detachment for further testing.

Brett SWIFT, 32-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Impaired Operation, CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on December 18, 2024.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua FOGAL – Impaired Driving

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired operation following a single motor vehicle collision.

On November 5, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision, where a pickup truck went into the ditch at the intersection of Highway 542 and Perivale Road West, Campbell Township.

While speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and the driver was arrested for impaired operation. The driver was transported to the Little Current detachment for further testing, where he refused to provide a breath sample.

As a result, the driver, Joshua FOGAL, 31-years-old from Carnarvon Township, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Refusal to comply with demand

The pickup truck was impounded for seven days, and the driver’s licence was suspended. The driver did not require medical attention. 

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court on November 6, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Alliston

Brant MACDONALD – Impaired Driving

(ALLISTON, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for driving while impaired in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On November 12, 2024, just before 08:30 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a report of driver asleep behind the wheel of his motor vehicle. This incident occurred on Young Street in the Town of New Tecumseth. No injuries were reported. 

As a result of the investigation, Brant MACDONALD, 43, of Adjala-Tosorontio, was charged with:  

• Adult Operation while Impaired- alcohol and drugs

In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on December 26, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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CORUNNA OPP Police Press Releases

Tirah OLIVER – Impaired Driving

(CORUNNA, ON) – On November 12, 2024, shortly after 4:45 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint in the area of Bentinck Drive and Cameron Street in Corunna.

Police located the vehicle and driver. As a result of the investigation, Tirah OLIVER, 21-year-old of Sarnia, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The vehicle was impounded for a period of 45 days as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia on December 10, 2024, to speak to the charges.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Patrick MARTIN Facing Numerous Charges

(Dryden, ON) – Two New Brunswick residents are facing a lengthy list of charges following a reported motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 within the City of Dryden Ontario.

On November 9, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision where one of the drivers failed to remain on scene. Officers later located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop; the driver fled from police.

Members of the OPP’s Red Lake Detachment located the suspect motor vehicle and successfully deployed a tire deflation device on Highway 105. Officers were able to place the driver under arrest at the scene and the passenger was located and arrested a short time later.

As a result, Patrick MARTIN, 37-years-old, of Saint John, New Brunswick, has been arrested and charged with the following offences:

·      Flight from Peace Officer

·      Dangerous operation

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000 – In Canada

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Resist peace officer

·      Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose

·      And multiple HTA and Provincial Offence charges

Bradley BONNEL, 29-years-old, of St. John, New Brunswick has been arrested and charged with the following offences:

·      Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose

·      Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000 – In Canada

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

Both accused were held in custody and appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay.