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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.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Luc PRONOVOST Arrested Again!

(COCHRANE, ON) – The execution of a drug-related search warrant in Cochrane has led to the arrest of one individual and the seizure of approximately $65,000 worth of drugs.

On January 16, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the James Bay Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with assistance from the North Bay CSCU, and the James Bay OPP executed a search warrant at a residence on Thirteenth Avenue in Cochrane.

During the investigation, one individual was arrested, and police seized drugs suspected to be crystal methamphetamine, with a total estimated street value of $65,000. Police also seized a cell phone, a digital scale, and a small amount of Canadian currency. 

As a result of this investigation, Luc PRONOVOST, 38 years-of-age of Cochrane, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – crystal methamphetamine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Failure to comply with a release order – three counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on January 17, 2025.

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Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Names Released

(Attawapiskat, ON) – Police arrested two suspects and seized suspected methamphetamine pills and crystal methamphetamine following the search of a home in Attawapiskat First Nation Friday.

Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, with assistance from front-line officers working out of the Attawapiskat detachment, NAPS Emergency Response Team, members of the OPP, and the Timmins Police Service’s Drug Enforcement Unit, executed a search warrant at a residential address in the community of Attawapiskat First Nation in the morning hours of Friday, Jan. 10.

The warrant was obtained as a result of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking activity from that address.

When officers entered the home, they located and arrested two suspects without incident.

As a result of their search, police located and seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine pills, crystal methamphetamine, cash, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

The estimated street value of drugs seized totals more than $35,000 CAD.  

Jonathan TOOKATE, 44, of Attawapiskat First Nation, is charged with:

·         Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking

·         Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking

·         Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000

Sarah TOOKATE, 76, of Attawapiskat First Nation, is charged with:

·         Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking

·         Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking

·         Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000

Sarah TOOKATE was released with conditions and a future court appearance date.

Jonathan TOOKATE appeared for a bail hearing on Saturday, Jan. 11 and was remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Names Released

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On Saturday January 4, 2025, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in collaboration with the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a search warrant on Birch Road in the Town of Fort Frances as part of an on-going ciminal investigation.

Police seized a quantity of suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Psilocybin. , and other offence-related property. 

The drugs seized in this investigation have an estimated street value of $26,000.

As a result of the investigation, Sylvia MCKINNON, 58-year-old female of Fort Frances , has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for purpose of trafficking-Fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Possession of schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking -Psilocybin

Amanda HUNTER , 40-year-old female from Fort Frances has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for purpose of trafficking-Fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Possession of schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking -Psilocybin

Jason ELLMAN , 41-year-old male from Fort Frances has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for purpose of trafficking-Fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
  • Possession of schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking -Psilocybin

All accused were released from police custody and are set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 03, 2025, in Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances.

If you have information of any crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at  where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.http://www.p3tips.com/273

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OPP Police Press Releases REESOR SIDING

Jodie DILLON Was Arrested – Meth A Factor

(REESOR SIDING, ON) – A call to police regarding a stalled vehicle on Highway 11 has resulted in impaired driving charges.

On January 7, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a call of a vehicle that was stuck on the side of Highway 11 in Reesor Siding. Officers located the vehicle and driver, and during the interaction with the driver, officers determined they had consumed an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jodie DILLON, 32 years of age of Constance Lake, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine

·        Operation while prohibited under the criminal code – two counts

·        Driving while under suspension

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 24, 2025, in Kapuskasing. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

5 Arrested At Traffic Stop – Meth A Factory, Names Released

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A traffic stop conducted by the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has led to impaired driving charges, as well as drug-related charges for all five vehicle occupants.

On January 4, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Riverside Drive in Kapuskasing. During their interaction with the driver, officers observed a bag of a substance suspected to be cocaine. The driver was determined to have had consumed an intoxicating substance and was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing OPP detachment for further testing. Further investigation revealed additional suspected controlled substances, leading to the arrest of four passengers. Police seized drugs suspected to be crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, crack cocaine, dilaudid, and morphine, as well as cell phones, scales, and two switch blades.

As a result, Steve CHARTRAND, 49 years of age of Hearst, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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

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

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

·        Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released from a bail hearing on January 6, 2025, and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 13, 2025, in Kapuskasing. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Further, Dakota BEDWASH, 31 years of age of Constance Lake, has been charged with:

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

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

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

·        Fail to comply with probation order

·        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – two counts

·        Obstruct peace officer

The above accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 13, 2025, in Kapuskasing.

Further, Albert MOORE, 47 years of age of Constance Lake, has been charged with:

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

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

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

The above accused was released from a bail hearing on January 6, 2025, and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 13, 2025, in Kapuskasing.

Further, Terrance SUTHERLAND, 34 years of age of Constance Lake, has been charged with:

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

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

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

The above accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 13, 2025, in Kapuskasing.

Further, Trisha WESLEY, 38 years of age of Hearst, has been charged with:

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

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

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

·        Fail to comply with a release order

The above accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 13, 2025, in Kapuskasing. 

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Setting Off Fireworks While Walking Gets Matthew SANGSTER Arrested Again – Meth A Factor

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident following an incident on Anne Street in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron. 

On Thursday, January 02, 2025, just after 9:00 p.m., Huron OPP officers were patrolling in the Town of Exeter when they observed an individual setting off fireworks while walking on Anne Street. Police subsequently arrested the individual and located illegal weapons and drugs.

Matthew SANGSTER, 35 years of age from South Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition – (two counts),

–      Carry Concealed Prohibited Device or Ammunition – (two counts),

–      Possession of Methamphetamine,

–      Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking,

–      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – (two counts),

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and has been held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

2 Charged With Theft – Meth A Factor

(MIDLAND, ON)- A call at approximately 9:08 p.m. December 27, 2024 to the Ontario Provincial Police Communication Centre for a shoplifting offence from security services at the Walmart Store on Heritage Drive, Midland has resulted in the arrest of two Midland area residents. The following individuals were observed by store security security leaving with unpaid merchandise and later identified through investigation.

Robyn Patricia COPEGOG 33 years of Midland was arrested and charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Resist Peace Officer

And further with the Controlled Drug and Substance offence of

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Taylor DUPUIS 29 years of no fixed address Midland was also arrested and criminally charged with the following offences.

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

The accused persons were both released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 6, 2024.

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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Hwy 11 Meth Bust – Names Released

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program has led to significant drug seizures and charges against two individuals.

On December 8, 2024, at approximately 11:50 p.m., the Kirkland Lake OPP was conducting a RIDE initiative on Highway 11 in Kenogami.  Upon speaking to the driver, police observed open alcohol, cannabis and drug paraphernalia readily accessible to the driver.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of approximately 783 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 64 grams of cocaine and 7 grams of Ecstasy, with an estimated street value of $85,000.

As a result of the investigation, Brayton EVANS-ANDERSON, a 26-year-old from Latchford has been charged 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- ecstasy

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·      Driver fail to surrender licence

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container or liquor

·      Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

·      Obstruct plate

·      Drive with window coated- view obstructed

The accused is next scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on January 9, 2025.

Additionally, Jessica BOUDREAULT, a 34-year-old from Kirkland Lake has been charged 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- ecstasy

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused is next scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on January 10, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Strong

Meth Bust – SAWCHUK & SIMPELL

(Strong Township, ON) – Police arrested and charged a driver and a passenger with drug-related offenses following a traffic stop.

On December 26, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members from the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol, and conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Highway 124 in the township of Strong, when the ALPPR alerted officers of a potential wanted party.

During the investigation, the driver and passenger were arrested for possession of drugs. A search of the vehicle located drug paraphernalia, a digital scale and drugs suspected to be cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of just over $17,000.00.

As a result of the investigation, Alexis SAWCHUK, 34 years-of-age, from North Bay, was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Two counts
  • Driving while under suspension

Further, Jason SIMPELL, 42 years-of-age, from North Bay, was charged with:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Two counts
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Both accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on December 27th, 2024, and were remanded into custody.

All OPP patrol vehicles are equipped with ALPR technology. ALPR has proven to be an effective way to increase the efficiency of discovering and conducting investigations related to both traffic and criminal offences. It does so by detecting licence plates that are linked to occurrences such as wanted or missing persons, stolen vehicles, suspended/prohibited drivers, vehicles associated with AMBER Alerts and other serious occurrences.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Sawed-Off Shot Gun & Meth Bust

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Neighbourhood Policing South Division seized weapons, drugs, and arrested two individuals in relation to a stolen vehicle investigation in Cambridge.

On December 24, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers were on proactive patrol on Hespeler Road and located an unoccupied stolen 2023 Toyota Tundra parked in a hotel parking lot. Through investigation, it was determined that the vehicle had been stolen from Toronto in a reprogramming theft. Shortly after, police observed two individuals approach the vehicle and placed them both under arrest.

Through the investigation, officers seized suspected fentanyl, hydromorphone and methamphetamine. A sawed-off shotgun, three edged weapons, ammunition, multiple cellphones and reprogrammable keys were also seized.

As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old male and a 36-year-old female, both from Thunder Bay, were arrested and charged with the following:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon (four counts)
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (five counts)
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Carrying concealed weapon
  • Utter forged document
  • Possession of stolen property over $5,000

The male was also charged with:

  • Possession of device for purpose of committing theft (two counts)
  • Possession firearm or weapon, contrary to prohibition order

Both individuals were held in police custody for a bail hearing. 

Members of the community are encouraged to report any suspicious persons or activity to police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com. 

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Brett OTTAWAY – Trafficking, Meth

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On December 17, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Farrell Crescent in Elliot Lake.

As a result of the warrant being executed, approximately 510 grams of suspected cocaine, almost 160 grams of suspected Fentanyl, approximately 1.4 grams Methamphetamine, digital scales, packaging materials, and numerous cell phones were seized. 

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.         

Brett OTTAWAY, 27-years-old, of Toronto was charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused was also wanted by Toronto Police Service for three counts of failing to comply with release order. He was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sault Ste. Marie on December 19, 2024.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Lance CAINES Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in connection to a stolen vehicle investigation.

In December 2024, the Caledon OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted an investigation into stolen vehicles at a rural property in the area of McLaughlin Road and Old School Road in the Town of Caledon. The investigation led officers to execute a search warrant at that location. Two stolen vehicles were recovered, as well as an amount of methamphetamine.

As a result, Lance CAINES, 40, of Caledon, was charged with:

• Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

• Possession of a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on January 30, 2025, to answer to the charges.

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighbourhood, call 1-888-310-1122. 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.