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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

Meth Bust – 4 Arrested

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Four individuals have been charged after search warrant executed in Glencoe.

On March 26, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Elgin-Middlesex County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Lambton OPP CSCU, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at an address on Ewen Avenue in Glencoe, Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.

CSCU members recovered multiple firearms, including a loaded shotgun, a bolt action rifle, three pellet guns, a replica Glock Pistol, a starter pistol and multiple rounds of ammunition.

Police also seized just over $3,000 worth of illicit drugs, suspected to be fentanyl, methamphetamine, hydromorphone and oxycodone.

Kimberly BAHRO, a 58-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

Ryan LEGARY, a 35-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Ashley HAWLEY, a 34-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

The three accused were held for bail.

A fourth individual, a 47-year-old of London, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine and has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on May 8, 2025.

“The Middlesex County OPP is committed to and are actively investigating those individuals who are trafficking in illicit drugs, possessing illegal weapons and committing property crimes in an effort to keep our communities as safe as possible.” Detachment Commander, Ross STUART.

The Middlesex County OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere 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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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

David LENTING – Meth, Impaired Operation

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in the Municipality of South Huron on March 20th, 2025. 

On Thursday, March 20th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were patrolling in the Town of Exeter, South Huron. Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the vehicle driver, who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The driver was transported to the Stratford Police Service to conduct testing before a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) trained officer. As a result, the accused was charged as follows:

David LENTING, 29 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Possession of Methamphetamine.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused’ driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 14, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Champlain

160,000 Suspected Methamphetamine Pills Taken Off Streets

(CHAMPLAIN TWP., ON) – A routine traffic stop on Highway 417 near Hawkesbury has resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine.

A member of the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was on patrol on the 417 westbound on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, shortly before 10:30 a.m., when he saw a vehicle being driven erratically.

The officer stopped the car and spotted suspicious material inside. Further investigation, in conjunction with the OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit, resulted in a search warrant being issued, leading to the discovery of approximately 160,000 suspected methamphetamine pills (photo attached).

Emmanuel LALLIER, age 30 of Rawdon, Quebec, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Operation of a vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Fail to comply with a probation order
  • Unsafe move – lane or shoulder
  • Drive with window coated – view obstructed
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes

Keven MANNO, age 31 of Montreal, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – three counts

Both of the accused were held for bail hearings before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal. MANNO is scheduled to be in court on March 24, 2025. LALLIER is scheduled to appear March 25, 2025.

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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.