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JOCELYN

Murder – Derrick SUTTON Arrested

(JOCELYN TOWNSHIP, ON)- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person in relation to death investigation in Jocelyn Township.

On January 6, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the East Algoma OPP responded to a report of a deceased person that was located in the vicinity of P Line Road, in Jocelyn Township.

The East Algoma OPP crime unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

The OPP has arrested and charged Derrick SUTTON, 49 years-old, of Sudbury with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Accessory after the fact to murder, section 240 CC
  • Indignity to a dead body, section 182(b)

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 30, 2025, in Sudbury.

The investigation is on-going. There is no threat to public safety. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

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

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Police Press Releases Windsor Police Service

Downtown Homicide

Case #: 25-8624

Police investigate homicide near downtown 

The Windsor Police Service is investigating a homicide near downtown.

Shortly after 7 a.m. on January 27, 2025, officers responded to a call of unknown trouble in the 400 block of Wyandotte Street East. When officers arrived at the scene, they located an unresponsive man suffering from a gunshot wound.

Emergency Medical Services personnel performed immediate first aid on the victim and transported him to hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit has assumed control of the investigation and urge anyone with information about this crime to contact police. Additionally, residents and business owners in the vicinity are asked to review their surveillance or dash cam footage, specifically between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., for video evidence that may assist with the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also submit tips anonymously to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.

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Alfred-Plantagenet OPP Police Press Releases

Attempted Murder – Names Released

(ALFRED-PLANTAGENET TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid attempted murder charges in connection with an incident in Alfred-Plantagenet Township.

The serious assault happened on January 23, 2023, at a home on Plantagenet Concession Road 9. The 37-year-old male victim was transported to hospital by ambulance with serious injuries but has since recovered.

Two males fled the scene before police arrived.

Today, January 23, 2025, as a result of the investigation by the Hawkesbury OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), two people were arrested with the assistance of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit and Emergency Response Unit.

Marcus BOODOO, age 39 and Zubair SYED, age 37, both residents of Ottawa have been charged with attempt to commit murder, section 239(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.

The accused remain in custody with bail hearings scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal later today, January 23, 2025.

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Ottawa Police Service Police Press Releases

Ahmed HOZAYEN – Murder

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has arrested and charged a man in relation to the October 8th arson that killed 51-year-old Ottokie Kelly.

Ahmed HOZAYEN, 30-years-old, of Ottawa, has been charged with the following:

  • First degree murder
  • Arson disregard for human life
  • Arson causing bodily harm
  • Arson causing property damage
  • Possession of incendiary material for arson

He will appear in court later today.

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Ottawa Police Service Police Press Releases

Charges Laid in Pondhollow Way Homicide

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit has arrested and charged two people in relation to the January 10th homicide of Wilson Sabarros on Pondhollow Way.

Mia TEJADA, a 28-year-old woman and Omar ASSAAD, a 26-year-old man, both of Ottawa have been jointly charged with First Degree Murder.

They will both appear in court today.

Investigators are still asking anyone with information in relation to this incident contact the Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 extension 5493.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca. 

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Niagra Police Service Police Press Releases

Richard Stevens Arrested For Murder

Niagra Regional Police

On Thursday January 16, 2025, at approximately 3:30pm, investigators along with 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) uniform officers responded to a home in the area of Stacey Drive and Victor Drive in the City of Niagara Falls following information that a wanted person was inside a residence.

As a result, the Emergency Task Unit (ETU) and negotiators were called to the scene.

At approximately 7:30pm, the suspect was arrested without incident.

47-year-old Richard Stevens was arrested and charged with the following offence:

  • First Degree Murder

Stevens is currently being held in custody pending a bail hearing on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse in the City of St. Catharines.

Investigators would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in this matter.

Anyone who may have further information is asked to contact detectives at (905) 688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009103. 

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest. 

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Infant Murdered – 16 Year Old Arrested

(TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual in connection to a suspicious death investigation, now deemed a homicide, in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On November 21, 2024, shortly after 1:30 p.m., officers received information regarding a deceased newborn infant at a residence in Alliston. On January 15, 2025, as a result of the investigation, a 16-year-old of the Town of New Tecumseth was arrested and charged with the following Crime Code offences:

  • First Degree Murder, section 235(1)
  • Indignity to Dead Body, section 182(b)

The accused, whose identity is withheld under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, remains in custody and is scheduled to virtually appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie to answer to the charges.

The Nottawasaga OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, and with the assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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New Tecumseth Police Press Releases

16 Year Old Facing Murder Charge

(TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual in connection with a suspicious death investigation, which has been ruled a homicide, in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On November 21, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., police discovered the body of a deceased newborn in a residence in Alliston.

On January 15, 2024, a 16-year-old from the Town of New Tecumseth, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

·      First Degree Murder

·      Indignity to Dead Body

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to virtually appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on January 16, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The Nottawasaga OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact OPP non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Police Press Releases Thunder Bay Police Service

Homicide On Lincoln St.

Police are investigating an incident that occurred Tuesday night as a homicide.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the 1100 block of Lincoln Street shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14.

A male victim was located with life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital. The victim has since been pronounced deceased.

A visible police presence remains in the area.

The Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Unit are involved in the ongoing investigation.

Updates will be provided when they become available.

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Thunder Bay

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Brantford Police Police Press Releases

21 Year Old Arrested For Attempted Murder

Police have arrested and charged a man for a January 16, 2023, shooting that occurred outside a Hampton Street residence.

After continued and extensive investigation, officers located and arrested a 21-year-old man from Waterloo who stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:

  • Attempt to commit murder
  • Conspiracy to commit murder

The accused was held for bail.

As this matter is before the courts, to ensure the integrity of the investigation, additional information will not be available at this time.

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Minto OPP Police Press Releases

Murder – 2 Arrested

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – The Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two more individuals in connection with a 2019 kidnapping and homicide investigation.

On March 12, 2019, the body of Jason BROWN, a 43-year-old of Kitchener, was located in the Oshawa area of Durham Region.

As a result of the investigation, two additional individuals were charged contrary to the Criminal Code.

Mathew DRUMOND, 38 years old of London, was charged with:

  • First degree murder, section 465(1)(c)
  • Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 235(1)

The accused will make their next court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on February 3, 2025.

Jessica MARTIN, 35 years old of North Perth, was charged with:

  • First degree murder, section 235(1)
  • Kidnapping, section 279(1)(a)
  • Obstruct justice, section 139(1) – three counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, section 354(1)(a) – two counts

The accused will make their next court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on February 3, 2025.

Investigators have previously charged three other individuals in relation to this investigation.

The Wellington County OPP Crime Unit continues to investigate under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch and with the assistance of the OPP Biker Enforcement Unit.

The Government of the Province of Ontario is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Jason John BROWN.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

CIB File #: 955-10-2019-031

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Huron Shores OPP Police Press Releases

3 Facing Murder Charges

(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES, ON) – Three individuals have been charged in relation to a residential fire investigation from February 6, 2023.

On February 6, 2023, at approximately 9:00 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Mississauga First Nation Police Service and the Huron Shores Fire Department responded to a suspicious fire to a residence and a vehicle on Mississagi Bay Road. The remains of 51-year-old Dwayne KOZUCH were recovered in the residence.  

The East Algoma OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, continued the investigation, with assistance from the OPP’s Forensic Identification Services Unit in conjunction with the Office of the Fire Marshal and the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

On January 9, 2025, the OPP arrested and charged three individuals with offences contrary to the Criminal Code.

Nathaniel BATES, 28 years-old from Blind River was charged with:

  • First degree murder, section 235(1)
  • Arson-disregard for human life, section 433(a)
  • Arson-damage to property, section 434

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

Lindsay RIETZE, 28 years-old from Blind River was charged with:

  • First degree murder, section 235(1)
  • Arson-disregard for human life, section 433(a)
  • Arson-damage to property, section 434

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

Amanda SOUM, 42 years-old from Blind River was charged with:

  • Accessory after the fact to murder, section 240
  • Arson-disregard for human life, section 433(a)
  • Arson-damage to property, section 434

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 10, 2025.

Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation, should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

MILLS Facing Murder Charge

Police have made an arrest in Durham’s 11th homicide of 2024.

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of East Division responded to reports of an armed person at 1040 Cedar Street in Oshawa.  Officers arrived on scene and located a male shot inside the building, he was pronounced deceased on scene.

On Monday, January 6, 2025, an arrest warrant was issued for Michael MILLS.

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, investigators located MILLS in the area of Dryden Boulevard and Thickson Road in Whitby where he was taken into custody. 

Michael MILLS, age 44, of Oshawa was charged with Second-Degree Murder.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Det. MacKinnon of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 x 5411.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

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Police Press Releases Sarnia Police Service

Murder In Jail – One Arrested

On Wednesday January 8, 2025 at 3:42 AM, the Sarnia Police Service received a 911 call from the Sarnia Jail in response to an inmate that was found unresponsive in his cell.

Police, Fire and Paramedics quickly responded to find the male with no vital signs and he was subsequently pronounced deceased.

Investigators have since determined the death to be a homicide and have arrested another inmate who shared the same cell with the deceased.

As part of the continuing investigation and in collaboration with the Ontario Coroner’s Office, a post mortem examination (autopsy) has been scheduled for Thursday January 9, 2025.

The deceased  has been identified as Douglas CUTBUSH (51-years-old) of Sarnia.

Devin Gary FENTIE (33-years-old) of Sarnia is charged with first degree murder and was held for bail.

Pursuant to Section 522 (1) of the Criminal Code, a person charged with murder can only be granted bail by a judge or justice presiding in the superior court of criminal jurisdiction unlike bail procedures for less serious offences where bail eligibility is determined by a justice of the peace in the Ontario Court of Justice.   

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Michael MILLS Wanted By Police For Murder

An arrest warrant for second-degree murder has been issued following the 11th homicide of 2024.

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of East Division responded to reports of an armed person at 1040 Cedar Street in Oshawa.  Officers arrived on scene and located a male shot inside the building, he was pronounced deceased on scene.

The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Dennis Binda of Oshawa.

On Monday, January 6, 2025, an arrest warrant was issued for Michael MILLS, age 44, for the charge of Second-Degree Murder.

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Det. MacKinnon of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 x 5411.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.