Tag: Norfolk OPP

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at approximately 5:36 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment, Norfolk County Fire Department and Norfolk County Paramedic Services responded to a 9-1-1 emergency call for a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian at a Concession 10, Townsend, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that a motor vehicle was travelling westbound on Concession 10 of Townsend when the driver collided with a pedestrian on the side of the roadway. The pedestrian suffered serious life threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

OPP Technical Collision Investigators along with members of the West Region Reconstruction Team attended and assisted with the investigation. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Concession 10 of Townsend will be closed for the next five hours to allow for further investigation.

Updates will be provided when new information becomes available.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Major Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have charged two persons as a result of a fentanyl overdose, which claimed a life in Simcoe.

On Monday, May 4, 2020, police were called to a residence on Norfolk Street South in Simcoe where Lorraine Denise DAWLEY, 55-years-old, was found unresponsive and later died at the scene. The investigation has revealed that the victim died as a result of a fentanyl overdose.

Jeffery Steven MCLEAN, 45-years-old, from Norfolk County has been charged with the following offences:

Manslaughter contrary to section 236(b) of the Criminal Code (CC); and with

Criminal Negligence Causing Death contrary to section 220(b) of the CC.

Michael Anthony LONG, 53-years-old, from Norfolk County has been charged with the following offences:

Manslaughter contrary to section 236(b) of the CC; and with

Criminal Negligence Causing Death contrary to section 220(b) of the CC.

Both accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have investigated 18 occurrences where charges have been laid for Manslaughter and/or Criminal Negligence Causing Death in relation to fatal overdoses since 2016. Of these occurrences, five (5) were this year.

Everyday people are dying of opioid overdoses. Dealers are knowingly distributing these drugs in our communities. As a law enforcement organization

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is reminding anyone who works outdoors or is caught outdoors during a lightning storm to take immediate cover. The OPP is also warning parents and caregivers of young children not to allow them to play outside in the warm rain during an electrical storm.

On Saturday, July 11, 2020, at approximately 7:35 a.m., OPP and Norfolk County Paramedic Services responded to a St Williams, Norfolk County address for a report of an individual that had been struck by lightning.

It was determined that a 49-year-old resident was working outside and clearing the gutters on their home when they were struck by lightning. Officers and paramedics arrived on scene and located the person who refused medical treatment.

Every year in Canada, 6-10 people are killed and another 150-160 persons are injured as a result of lightning strikes according to Environment Canada. Everyone needs to have a safety plan in place regarding electrical storms and review it annually. Having a safety plan will help to reduce risk and injury caused by lightning.

There is no safe place to be outside. If you can hear thunder, it is your warning that you are within striking distance of lightning. Immediately go to a well-constructed building or a fully-enclosed metal top vehicle. Do not run under a tree or to a shelter that isn’t grounded such as; a covered picnic shelter, carport, tent, baseball dugout, as well as other non-metal buildings (sheds and greenhouses).

If you are caught out in the open remember that lightning generally strikes higher ground and prominent objects. Therefore you are encouraged to take shelter in low-lying areas such as valleys or ditches but watch for flooding.

If you are with a group of people in an open area such as a soccer pitch or other venue, spread out, crouch down on the balls of your feet immediately, with your feet together, place your arms around your knees and bend forward. Be the smallest size possible and minimize your contact with the ground. Don’t lie flat!

The OPP continually works with our Community Partners to help promote safety. Lightning is extremely dangerous and caution must always be exercised to prevent injury and death. Safety doesn’t happen by accident.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Thursday, July 9, 2020, at approximately 6:47 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to an ambulance assistance call at a Cedar Drive, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that a 14-year-old youth from Guelph, Ontario and a 14-year-old youth from Kitchener, Ontario were at the Turkey Point Beach when they met a group of unknown individuals from the Brantford area. Both youths then went to a vehicle where they consumed drugs and then returned to the beach area.

While on the beach, a concerned person contacted 9-1-1 after noticing the youths vomiting and falling asleep. Norfolk County Paramedic Services attended and transported both by ambulance to a local area hospital for further treatment.

The OPP is urging all parents and caregivers to speak to their children about the dangers of consuming any drugs and taking anything from individuals that they do not know.

If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Saturday, May 9, 2020, at approximately 9:04 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a fraud at a Norfolk County address.

It was determined that a resident was contacted by a friend over social media about humanitarian grants from Texas and inquired if they wanted to invest in order to double their initial investment. A request for funds was made at which time approximately $37,000 was forwarded.

The victim contacted the friend who had no idea about the message or money requested. The victim realized that this was in fact a scam and immediately contacted police.

The OPP is urging everyone to be very aware of online financial fraudsters. They will send email spam, or approach you on a social media website or in a web forum. An internet advertisement may also lead you to a website, designed to gather your personal information, which they will use to approach you directly or to steal your identity.

Things to remember: Don’t expect to get rich quick. Be careful with your personal information. Don’t be lured by claims of insider information. Delete and block spam emails. Do your own research and make sure you get all the information you need before you invest and use a reputable person or agency when you decide to invest your hard earned money.

If we can eliminate the economic incentives for scammers

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Saturday, February 8, 2020, at approximately 3:47 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment investigated a traffic complaint at a Windham Road 7, Windham, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that a delivery driver was in the process of delivering a package when the driver followed the directions from their Global Positioning System. The driver left the roadway and entered a farmer’s field at which time the vehicle became stuck in approximately 6 feet of mud. The vehicle was removed by a tow truck and the driver was subsequently charged.

Charged with fail to drive in marked lane contrary to Section 154 (1) (a) of the Highway Traffic Act is a 23-year-old driver from Hamilton, Ontario.

The driver was issued a Provincial Offences Notice.

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(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Friday, February 7, 2020, at approximately 1:17 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment received a report of a theft from a motor vehicle at a Kent Street North, Simcoe, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that an unknown individual was confronted by a vehicle owner after catching them inside their vehicle stealing items. Officers arrived on scene however the unknown suspect fled from the area. At approximately 3:05 a.m., officers were patrolling in the area of Colborne Street South when they were flagged down by a resident about a suspicious person that had just entered their property. Officer subsequently located the individual and determined that it was the same person involved in theft from motor vehicle earlier in the night.

As a result of investigation, police charged 42-year-old Jason Lee WINTER of Norfolk County, Ontario with the following offences:

Theft under $5,000 from motor vehicle

Trespassing at night (2 counts)

Possession of Firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order

Unauthorized possession of weapon

Possession of Cocaine

Possession of Fentanyl

Fail to comply with probation order

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Simcoe at a later date.