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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Murder In Wasaga Beach

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has upgraded the charges against an accused from aggravated assault to second degree murder in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

On February 25, 2024, members of the Huronia West Detachment responded to a report of an unconscious individual in critical condition on Homewood Ave. On March 6, 2024, a search warrant was executed on the accused’s residence. The accused was arrested with ten charges including aggravated assault, and items were seized including weapons and cocaine.

On May 6, 2024, the victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased.

After further investigation, on May 8, 2024, David ZAMIDA, 46-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with the following offences:

·      Second Degree Murder, section 235(1)

·      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibited Order – Six Counts, section 117.01(1)

·      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – Four Counts, section 91(1)

·      Careless Storage of a Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition, section 86(1)

·      Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition – Three Counts, section 92(2)

·      Assault – Two Counts, section 266

·      Fail to Comply Undertaking, section 145(4)

The accused was held for a bail court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on May 9, 2024.

The Huronia West Crime Unit is continuing this investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

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Barrie Police Police Press Releases

Attempted Murder

Barrie Police

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, just before 1:30 p.m., officers from the Barrie Police Service Community Safety and Well Being High Harm Unit were in the area of Dunlop and Anne Streets attempting to locate a suspect in an ongoing investigation.

A short time later, the wanted male was located out in front of a Dunlop Street West home with another male and female. He was taken into custody without incident, and the male, who is 29-year-old and of no fixed address, was arrested for Attempt to Commit Murder, Assault with a Weapon, Aggravated Assault, Traffick in Person, and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. These charges stem from an investigation that occurred on Tuesday, March 28, 2024, after a 34-year-old victim was struck in the head with a blunt object near 112 Collier Street. The victim was later airlifted to a Toronto area trauma centre where he was treated for life threatening injuries.

While dealing with accused, the other male, a 22-year-old of no fixed address, fled on foot. Additional police resources were directed into the area and set up containment. A canine track was conducted, and although the male tried to stay one step ahead by climbing fences and running through backyards, he was eventually taken into custody as he tried to make his way back to Dunlop Street.  A secondary canine track resulted in an edged weapon and a bag that contained a large amount of Canadian currency, along with an item related to drug trafficking being found. The male was transported to Barrie Police Headquarters where he was charged with Obstruct Peace Officer, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.  He was later released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Barrie on May 29, 2024.

The male initially arrested by police was also found to be in possession of what is believed to be cocaine and fentanyl, and as a result, is also facing drug related possession and trafficking charges. He has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing today.

Yesterday afternoon, Barrie Police asked residents in the Dunlop/Henry/Boys Streets area to check their properties for any weapons or unknown substances that may have been discarded. If you live within the identified area and have not yet done so, you are strongly encouraged by police to do so, and if anything is located, to call 911 immediately.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

4 Charged In Murder Investigation

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Additional charges have been laid in connection with a death in early January in Quinte West.

On January 7, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members of the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a well-being check at a motel on Dundas Street East. Officers located Kiean STODDARD, 17 years old from Quinte West, deceased at that location. 

As a result of the investigation, five people have been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code:

  • · Morgan BELYEA, 22 years old of Belleville
  • · Steven COURNEYEA, 27 years old of Belleville
  • · Harold RUSSELL, 43 years old of Quinte West 
  • · Aaron RYAN, 28 years old of Quinte West
  • · Khadijah COURNEYEA, 29 years old of Quinte West. 

BELYEA, Steven COURNEYEA and RUSSELL, have further been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·        Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Sec. 465(1)(a)

·        Robbery with Weapon, Sec. 344(1)(b)

Khadijah COURNEYEA and RYAN have further been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·        Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Sec. 465(1)(a)

·        Robbery with Weapon, Sec. 344(1)(b)

·        Obstruct Peace Officer, Sec. 129(a)

The investigation continues under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact the Quinte West 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.

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Halton Regional Police Police Press Releases WFP

Two Teens Shot To Death – Arrest Finally Made – Names Withheld To Protect The Guilty

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made multiple arrests including one suspect wanted in Quebec for charges related to a double homicide.

In late March 2024, the HRPS began investigating a suspect wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for homicide charges related to the shooting deaths of two teenage males in Montreal that took place in July 2022. 

On March 29, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the area of Dundas Street West and Bronte Road in Oakville. At that time, five male suspects were taken into custody (including the male wanted by Montreal police).

At the residence, police also located stolen items and tools commonly used in the commission of auto thefts, including several reprogramming and relay devices, and seized a stolen BMW (see attached photos).

A 19-year-old male of Oakville was arrested by the HRPS on the strength of the Canada-wide warrant and was turned over to homicide investigators from Montreal police to face charges. The HRPS has not yet charged this suspect in relation to offences committed in Halton, and cannot publicly identify them due to their age at the time the homicide offences were committed.

Police cannot identify any of the other adults charged because it may lead to the identification of the associated youths charged.

As a result of the investigation and the items located through the execution of the search warrant, the following charges have been laid.

A 16-year-old male of Montreal has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of a prohibited weapon
  • Theft of motor vehicle (three counts)
  • Failure to comply with Release Order
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Possession of automobile master key
  • Possession of break in instruments
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (three counts)

A 20-year-old male of Montreal has been charged with the following:

  • Theft of Motor Vehicle (three counts)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (three counts)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of break in instruments
  • Possession of automobile master key
  • Dangerous operation (two counts)

An 18-year-old male of Montreal has been charged with the following:

  • Theft of motor vehicle (three counts)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (three counts)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of break in instruments
  • Possession of automobile master key

A 21-year-old male of LaSalle, QC has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of break in instruments
  • Possession of automobile master key
  • Fail to comply undertaking (two counts)
  • Fail to comply probation

Two of the four suspects charged by the HRPS were on various forms of release stemming from previous charges.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Murder – Victim & Accused Names Released

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police have identified the victim and charged one person after a shooting incident at a residence in West Nipissing.

On March 13, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on Bradley Street.

The deceased has been identified as Joseph GENEREUX, 53 years-old, from West Nipissing.

As a result of the investigation, Marc LARABIE, 48 years-old, from West Nipissing has been charged with:

·      Second degree murder, contrary to section 235 of the Criminal Code (CC)

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm, contrary to section 91(1) of the CC

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm, contrary to section 92(1) of the CC

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Superior Court of Justice in North Bay on April 12, 2024.

Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there is no immediate threat to public safety.

The public can continue to expect a large police presence in the area. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

The investigation is being conducted by the Nipissing West OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance of the OPP Forensic Identification Services, and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.