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Geraldton OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Ashton THOMPSON

(Geraldton, ON) – A local resident is facing impaired driving charges following a complaint of a motor vehicle stuck in the snowbank.

On March 1st, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle in the snowbank along Highway 11, near Tractor Tire Road.

Through investigation, it was determined the driver was impaired by drug and was subsequently placed under arrest. The driver was then transported back to the Greenstone OPP Detachment for further testing.

A result, Ashton THOMPSON, 24-years-old, of Beardmore, ON, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with,

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Possession of a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

–      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Geraldton on April 17, 2025.

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

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Lambton OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Jason ALLAER Arrested

(LAMBTON, ON) – Police have charged an individual following a drug investigation that began in January 2025.

On February 25, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lambton County Community Street Crime Unit, alongside Lambton OPP uniform members, and Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) Intelligence Unit and CKPS Critical Incident Response Team, executed a search warrant at an address on Forhan Street in Wallaceburg, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

The search warrant resulted in a seizure of just under $28,000, including suspected methamphetamine and opioids. Additionally, Canadian currency, and other offence-related items were seized.

As a result of the investigation, Jason ALLAER, 46-year-old of Wallaceburg was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on April 2, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

Meth Bust – Nicole BELANGER

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) -Two people were arrested and face weapon and drug charges after police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation.

On February 20, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), initiated a traffic stop on Edith Street in Temiskaming Shores.

During the investigation, officers located and seized a weapon as well as drugs which led to the arrest of both occupants of the vehicle. 

The driver, Nicole BELANGER, 35 years-old, of Notre Dame du Nord, Quebec, was charged with:

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Possession of Schedule 1 substance – methamphetamine
  • Drive with improper headlights
  • Improper number plate light

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on March 25, 2025.

The passenger, Joshua CHIEF, 40 years-old, of Norte Dame du Nord, Quebec, was charged with:

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Possession of Schedule 1 substance – methamphetamine
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Failure to attend court while on release order  

The accused was held for a bail hearing is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on March 4, 2025.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust: Christian David MASCI

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On February 20, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offenders Parole Enforcement (ROPE) team arrested a fourth person in Toronto.

On February 6, 2025, the OPP executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Frobel Drive in Elliot Lake. Police seized more than 2300 grams of illicit drugs (estimated street value exceeding $460,000), cash, packaging, cutting and cooking materials, digital scales, vacuum sealer, blender, and pepper spray.

The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, and uniform members were involved with the investigation and three people were initially arrested and charged with numerous offences.

The fourth had an arrest warrant issued and was taken into custody on February 20.        

Christian David MASCI, 36-years old from North York was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) – three counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Produce a Schedule I substance -Opioid (other than heroin)

The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Toronto on February 21, 2025.

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Geraldton OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust: Names Released

(GERALDTON, ON) – Two residents are facing drug trafficking charges after an officer observed a motor vehicle with no taillights illuminated and initiated a traffic stop.  

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were on general patrol when they observed a motor vehicle with no taillights illuminated on Main Street, Geraldton. A traffic stop was initiated on Bankfield Street, where both the driver and passenger attempted to exit the vehicle.

Further investigation revealed that the driver of the motor vehicle was a suspended driver, and the passenger was wanted by OPP. Both parties were arrested and approximately 240 grams of suspected Methamphetamine, Canadian currency, and items associated with drug trafficking were seized.

As a result, Andrew SUTHERLAND, a 27-year-old of Geraldton, has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC), and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs

–      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – In Canada

–      Fail to Comply with Probation – two counts

The accused was held for bail hearing and remanded into custody with a future court date to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay.

Chelsey LETOURNEAU, a 36-year-old of Geraldton, has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs

–      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – In Canada

–      Driving while under suspension

–      Drive without proper rear light – motor vehicle

–      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

–      Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused was held for a bail hearing and released from custody, with a future court date to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Geraldton on March 20, 2025.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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MALLORYTOWN OPP Police Press Releases

Joseph FERGUSON – Meth, Etc.

(MALLORYTOWN, ON) – A Mallorytown resident is facing charges after an investigation revealed they were trafficking illicit substances.

On February 14, 2025, following a lengthy investigation conducted by the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in conjunction with the CSCU, executed two search warrants at a residence in Mallorytown.

The following items were seized from the residence and from within a vehicle in the driveway on the strength of the warrants:

  • Over ten grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine
  • Three grams of suspected cocaine
  • Brass knuckles
  • Two cell phones
  • One tablet computer
  • One digital scale
  • Over $12,000

As a result of the investigation, 36 year-old Joseph FERGUSON of Mallorytown faces the following charges:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance
  • Trafficking Schedule I substance
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon

The accused was released with conditions and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on March 7, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Temagami

Meth Bust – PALLISTER & KIRKEY

(TEMISKAMING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged two people with drug and firearms related offences after the execution of two search warrants in Temiskaming Shores. 

On February 12, 2025, members from the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), the Northeast Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the Temiskaming OPP Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Armstrong Street, New Liskeard. 

Then on February 13, 2025, OPP members from the CSCU, the Temiskaming OPP Crime Unit and Temiskaming OPP detachment executed an additional search warrant at a storage facility on Niven Street, in Haileybury. 

A search at both locations led to the seizure of drugs suspected to be fentanyl, methamphetamine, crystal methamphetamine, and crack cocaine with a total street value approximately $160000.00, along with a handgun, rifles, brass knuckles, air rifles, ammunition, a conducted energy weapon, cell phones, digital scales, and Canadian currency. 

As a result of the investigation, Daryl PALLISTER, 29-years-of-age, from New Liskeard, was arrested and charged with:  

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – crystal Methamphetamine – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- Opioid(fentanyl)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine Tablets
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
  • Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
  • Unauthorized possession of weapon -three counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Failure to comply with undertaking

A second person, Angelina KIRKEY, 20-years-of-age, from New Liskeard, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – crystal Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine Tablets
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
  • Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
  • Unauthorized possession of weapon -three counts
  • Breach of Recognizance

Both accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury on February 14, 2025. 

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Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

Clifford SHINK Was Arrested – Meth A Factor

(HEARST, ON) – A traffic stop in Hearst led to the arrest of a driver for impaired operation and drug trafficking charges.

On February 8, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Jolin Street. During the interaction, officers determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance. The individual was arrested and transported to the Hearst OPP detachment for further testing. A search of the vehicle incident to arrest resulted in the seizure of suspected methamphetamine tablets.

As a result of the investigation, Clifford SHINK, 45 years of age of Hearst, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

·        Possession of proceeds of crime over $5000

The accused was held for a bail hearing on February 9, 2025, before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Hearst. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

5Kg Meth Bust – Names Released

Almost five kilograms of crystal meth was seized during the Super Bowl RIDE line.

On Sunday, February 9, 2025 members of RIDE were conducting a RIDE checkpoint in the area of Consumers Drive and Garden Street in Whitby. The suspects entered the checkpoint in a black Volkswagen SUV and spoke with officers who detected an odour of cannabis. A search was conducted under the Cannabis Control Act, resulting in the seizure of almost five kilograms of crystal meth.  

Darren SIMPSON, age 31, of Whitby is charged with: Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x2 – cocaine; crystal meth.

Adam PERSAUD, age 34, of Oshawa is charged with: Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – crystal meth; Operate Motor Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available and Operate Motor vehicle with Liquor Readily Available.

They were both held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Cst. Arafat of the Community Resource Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2943.

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 cash reward.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Lia CARRIERE – Theft, Meth A Factor

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a shoplifting incident in Simcoe.

At approximately 5:28 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a reported theft on Queensway East in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an individual entered a business, concealed merchandise, and left without paying.

Officers located the individual on the premises and took them into custody without incident. A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and unmarked cigarettes.

55-year-old Lia CARRIERE from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting,
  • Traffick in Schedule I substance – methamphetamines (crystal meth),
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – LEBERT Arrested, Meth A Factor

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a stolen pickup and arrested the driver, subsequently charging him with multiple offences.

On January 23, 2025, at approximately 2:51 a.m., while on general patrol, the Leamington OPP observed a stolen pickup truck at Lutsch Street and Talbot Street East in Leamington.  

The Essex County Community Street Crime Unit along with officers from Leamington, Kingsville and Essex OPP located the vehicle and stopped it and took the driver in custody without incident.

Officers subsequently located suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Oxycodone. The total value of the drugs seized is estimated at approximately $11,845.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher LEBERT, a 51-year-old from Windsor, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime over $5000

• Possession for the purpose of Trafficking-Methamphetamine

• Possession for the purpose of Trafficking-Cocaine

• Possession for the purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl (two counts)

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on April 3, 2025.

The OPP can be contacted at anytime at 1-888-310-1122 or if an emergency 9-1-1.

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.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Jason CROMBEZ Facing Numerous Charges

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand/Norfolk Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has arrested a wanted individual in Simcoe, charging them with multiple offences.

At approximately 11:13 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP CSCU spotted an individual with an outstanding warrant operating a motor vehicle on Queen Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

A short time later, officers took the individual into custody without incident.

Upon searching the individual and their vehicle, officers seized suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, Canadian currency, a weapon, and drug paraphernalia.

39-year-old Jason CROMBEZ from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Driving while under suspension,
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code (two counts),
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine (two counts),
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine,
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose,
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Clinton Meth Bust – Names Released

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit, Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), and West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and offence-related property. Criminal charges have been laid against two Central Huron residents.

An investigation initiated in December 2024 by members of the Huron County OPP Major Crime Unit led investigators to an address in Central Huron.

On Monday, January 20, 2025, a search warrant was executed on Albert Street in the Town of Clinton, Municipality of Central Huron, which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and related property. Two individuals have been arrested and charged.

A quantity of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine were seized. The total value of the illegal drugs seized is estimated at $17,200.

Mark MACKISON, 61 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

  • Trafficking in Firearm, Weapon, Device, or Ammunition,
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine,
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice on February 24, 2025.

Dylan MACKISON, 27 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice on February 24, 2025.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

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

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EDWARDSBURG CARDINAL

Meth Bust – Stolen Vehicles Recovered

(EDWARDSBURG CARDINAL, ON) -A routine traffic stop involving a tractor trailer on Highway 401, near the Highway 416 interchange, has resulted in the recovery of two stolen vehicles.

An officer with the Ministry of Transportation stopped a transport on Friday, January 17, 2025, around 9:00 a.m. Members of the Grenville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in after two vehicles were located in the sea container that was on the trailer.

Officers confirmed that the Toyota Highlander and Dodge Ram in the container had been stolen from the Toronto and Peterborough areas. They also seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine.

The truck driver was arrested at the scene.

Prem Parkash SINGH, age 26 of Georgetown, Ontario has been charged with:

  •  Possession of property obtained by crime-over $5000 – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance

The accused was released from custody with a scheduled appearance before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on February 21, 2025.

The investigation into the stolen vehicles is continuing.

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Pickle Lake

Joshua TURTLE Arrested Again – Details Released

(PICKLE LAKE, ON) – A single motor vehicle collision ended with criminal charges for an impaired driver. 

On January 16th, 2025, shortly after 5:00 p.m., Pickle Lake OPP were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision that took place on the Highway 599, south of Mishkeegogamang First Nation.

Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol, and an approved screening device (ASD) test was administered. The driver failed the test and was arrested and transported to the Pickle Lake Detachment where additional breath testing was completed. A search was conducted incident to arrest where officers located a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine.       

Joshua TURTLE, 26-years-old, from Dryden, Ontario has been charged under the criminal code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Assault a Peace Officer

·      Failure to comply with release order

The accused was also charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

The accused had his driver’s licence suspended and the vehicle was impounded. The accused was held for a bail hearing on the 17th of January, 2025.

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.