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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Motel Room Destroyed – Stephen LAWRENCE Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON)– Motel room destroyed by customer.

On February 3, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a disturbance at a motel on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River, where an individual was reportedly causing damage to items inside one of the rooms.

Police arrived at the scene, and during the arrest, the individual resisted. The accused was subsequently transported to the Blind River detachment. While in custody, the accused was later served a breakfast sandwich. When an officer entered the cell area to speak with the accused, the sandwich was thrown at the officer.

Stephen LAWRENCE, 42 years old from Midland was charged with:

  • Mischief-destroys or damages property
  • Assault peace officer
  • Resist peace officer
  • Causing a disturbance

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on February 3, 2025, and was remanded into custody.

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Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew GLENN Was Arrested

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual from Huron County following a report of mischief to property in the Municipality of Huron East, Seaforth on January 19, 2025. 

On Sunday, January 19, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by a complainant who reported that their vehicle had just been damaged by an individual just before midnight. The suspect remained in the area and was located by police shortly after the complaint.

Officers identified the suspect and arrested them at the scene. They have been charged as follows:

Andrew GLENN, 51 years of age from No Fixed Address has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused was processed and held in custody for a bail hearing where they were later remanded into custody with a future court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Terence ELLIOTT Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On January 22, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a mischief at an apartment on Axmith Avenue in Elliot Lake.

On January 3, 2025, police were called to the apartment regarding a broken window at one of the apartment units. The complainant had video footage of the male responsible.    

Terence ELLIOTT, 35-years-old from Elliot Lake, was charged with, Mischief – destroys or damages property.

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on February 13, 2025.

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North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

North Huron Resident Arrested

(NORTH HURON, ON) – On January 13th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of North Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed a criminal act against their partner.

A 31-year-old individual from North Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

–      Mischief – Destroys or Damages Property.

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

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Arrest Following Incident At Hospital

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following a trespassing incident at Norfolk General Hospital.

At approximately 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a trespassing incident at Norfolk General Hospital on West Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an individual refused to leave the premises after being directed to do so by hospital staff, prompting police involvement.

Officers located the individual on the premises, and during their interaction, caused damage to an OPP vehicle.

As a result, the individual was taken into custody.

46-year-old Kristy WILLAERT-RAGANY from Oxford County has been charged with the following alleged offence:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

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MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Sean CHIBLOW Was Arrested

(MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION, ON)- Intoxicated person damages property. 

On January 2, 2025, at around 1:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report about an intoxicated individual who had left a residence on Shingwalk Street in Blind River and was reportedly heading to assault an unknown person.

Police located the intoxicated individual walking out of a driveway on East Street, within the Mississauga First Nation community. Officers arrested the individual and transported them to the Blind River detachment, where they were lodged until sober.

While at the detachment, police received a complaint about mischief in the area where the initial arrest took place. Upon investigation, they determined that the damages to items in the complainant’s front yard had been caused by the same person they had arrested earlier.

As a result, Sean CHIBLOW, 34 years-old from Mississauga First Nation was charged with: Mischief destroys and damages property (two counts)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 6, 2025.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Teens Arrested After Stabbing Prank

Waterloo Region, Ontario â€“ Waterloo Regional Police have charged two youths after a misleading call was made to 9-1-1.

On December 15, 2024, at approximately 7:20 a.m., police received a report of a stabbing incident that had taken place in Kitchener’s Victoria Park.

Through extensive investigation, it was determined that the alleged stabbing did not take place and that the call to police was made intentionally to initiate a response from emergency services.

As a result of the investigation, a 13-year-old youth and a 14-year-old youth, both from Waterloo, were arrested and charged with Public Mischief.

The Waterloo Regional Police would like to remind members of the public to only call 9-1-1 if there is an immediate risk to the safety of people or property.

This service quickly links callers to Police, Fire and/or Ambulance Services. When a citizen calls 9-1-1, the goal is to ensure the appropriate Emergency Service responds as quickly as possible. When misused, it ties up resources that may be needed at other serious and life-threatening incidents.

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Alexandra COLEMAN Was Charged

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid a public mischief charge following an investigation.

On November 18, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., police received a report regarding harassment involving two persons.

Through investigative avenues, one of the individuals was found to have provided a false statement.

On December 5, 2024, as a result of the investigation, Alexandra COLEMAN (age 32) from the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, has been charged with public mischief, and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 705-745-9000 or www.stopcrimehere.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Hills

Kyle MILLER Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges following reports of a disturbance at a hospital.

On December 3, 2024, shortly after 3:00 p.m., police responded to a complaint regarding an individual causing a disturbance and damaging equipment in the emergency department.

Police shortly arrived at the location and took one person into custody.

Kyle MILLER, 33-years-old, from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–       Mischief endangering life

–       Common nuisance – endanger life

–       Causing a disturbance

–       Mischief under $5,000

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

Northumberland OPP want to emphasize the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful environment within healthcare facilities. Emergency departments play a critical role in saving lives, and any behavior that disrupts their operations is taken very seriously.

The Northumberland OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about persons repeatedly driving while impaired and want to remain anonymous, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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North Shore OPP Police Press Releases

Gunnar SALES – Was Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE, ON) – Patron kicks in window at local tavern.

On November 3, 2024, at approximately 1:50 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a local tavern in the Town of Thessalon.  

Investigation determined an individual had been kicked out of the tavern and was banging on the door. While police were making their way to the establishment the person had broken the glass on the door and was attempting to re-enter the premises and left.

At approximately 2:10 a.m., police located and arrested the intoxicated person on Main Street. The accused was transported to Thessalon detachment and was lodged until sober. While lodged, the accused urinated on the cell floor and wiped nose mucus on the walls.

As a result, Gunnar SALES, 25 years-of-age from Otterville was charged with:

  • Mischief-destroys or damages property – two counts
  • Being intoxicated in public place

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on December 5, 2024.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Abigail TURNER Was Arrested

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County OPP charge Guelph resident with mischief.

On October 3, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Gordon Street within the Town of Fergus for a report of a mischief complaint.

As a result of the investigation, Abigail TURNER, a 29-year-old of Guelph, has been charged under the criminal code with:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 08, 2024.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Cameron BATES Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into a mischief incident in Simcoe.

At approximately 3:11 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a mischief incident on Norfolk Street South in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an individual entered a business, got into a dispute with an employee, and then caused property damage before leaving the area on foot.

Officers later found the suspect at a nearby address and took them into custody without incident.

Charged with following alleged offences is 25-year-old Cameron BATES of Norfolk County:

  • Causing a disturbance,
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Kyle PEREIRA Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged after an investigation revealed more than 20 false 9-1-1 calls.

At approximately 10:35 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a series of 9-1-1 calls on Patterson Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an individual at the location had made over 20 non-emergency 9-1-1 calls, beginning shortly after 8:00 a.m., none of which involved an actual emergency.

During the interaction between officers and the individual, the individual caused damage to OPP property before being taken into custody.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 34-year-old Kyle PEREIRA of Norfolk County:

  • Public mischief,
  • Mischief under $5,000.

The accused was held in custody to appear at a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Angel LEGAULT Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSINGON) – Police arrested and charged one person, after a report of property damaged.

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a dispute at a residence on Young Street, West Nipissing.

One person attended the property and damaged a window on the residence.

As a result of the investigation, Angel LEGAULT, 26 years-of-age, from West Nipissing was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on October 3, 2024, in North Bay.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Elliot HAMILTON Arrested After Spitting On Window

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- While being transported to Blind River detachment the accused spat on cruiser’s partition window.

On August 22, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended an apartment on Main Street in the Town of Thessalon to assist a Court Enforcement Officer Sheriff with an eviction.

Police queried the individual and revealed this person had multiple outstanding warrants and was subsequently arrested. While being transported to Blind River Detachment the accused spat on the cruiser’s partition window.

As a result, Elliot HAMILTON, 21 years-of-age from Thessalon was charged with: Mischief-renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or effective.

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Video Bail in Blind River on August 22, 2024, and was remanded into custody.