Tag: OPP

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for the public’s help in the search for a missing person. The missing person is Hughie WHISKEYJACK, age 47 from Kenora. WHISKEYJACK was reported missing on May 12, 2014 and was last seen on May 10, 2014 walking from Separations Rapids camp off the English River road.

He is described as First Nations, 6’1, 160 pounds, slim build, long black hair, brown eyes. He was last observed wearing blue jeans, navy t-shirt and brown work boots.

Anyone with information on WHISKEYJACK ‘S location is asked to call the OPP at

1-888-310-1122.

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Forensic Identification Unit and Kenora Crime Unit are investigating a sudden death on the north side of Kenora.

On May 12, 2014 at approximately 7:00am, police received a report of a deceased male on the north side of Kenora. The OPP have identified the male as Aaron KEEWAYCABO, age 26 of Kenora. A post mortem examination was conducted in Kenora on May 12, 2014. No foul play suspected at this time.

(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a male for an impaired driving offence following a vehicle stop in the north end of Kenora shortly after 10:00pm on May 10, 2014.

As a result of the investigation, 42 year old Mark WRIGELY of Winnipeg Manitoba, has been charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with more than .80 mg of Alcohol in 100ml of Blood, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. He is to appear in Kenora court on May 29, 2014 to answer to the charge.

(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were called to a report of a stolen vehicle in the Lakeside area in the City of Kenora on May 10, 2014 at approximately 2:00pm. The vehicle was later recovered in the downtown area.

Shortly after the complaint of the stolen vehicle, police also received a complaint of a theft at a downtown business.

In both occurrences, witnesses provided similar descriptors. The suspect is described as 6 feet tall, with red short hair, wearing a light coloured plaid shirt.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Kenora OPP at 1-807-548-5534 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

(Peterborough, ON) – On Saturday May 17, at 12 noon the officers involved in the Pedal for Hope will be concluding their 2014 Ride. The officers will be peddling the last kilometre from Edmison Heights Public School ending at Adam Scott Secondary School.

The officers will be completing the last leg accompanied with cancer survivors that they are riding for.

Once at the school there will be various Police Displays form Peterborough Lakefield Police, Ontario Provincial Police and The Royal Canadian Police.

There will be various activities for family and children as well as refreshments.

Please come out and support the kids and the officers in the celebration of the 10th year of the event.

(Selwyn Township, ON) – In the early hours of Tuesday May 13, members of the Peterborough County OPP had occasion to investigate a motor-vehicle and its occupants on County Road 1.

Officers stopped a Ford Escape and investigated the driver and the occupants. As a result of the traffic stop it was discovered that a passenger in the vehicle was currently breaching court conditions. The male was arrested for failing to comply with an

Undertaking and was arrested. While being searched subsequent to the arrest it was discovered he was in possession of a quantity of a Controlled Substance.

As a result of the investigation 31 year old Steven CHAULK of North Bay has been charged with Failing to Comply, and Possession of Cocaine.

CHAULK was held for a bail hearing in Peterborough Provincial Courts on 13 May 2014.

(TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On Saturday, May 10, 2014 at approximately 2:25 p.m., a member of the Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit, operating an unmarked OPP cruiser, was travelling behind a 2002 Dodge Viper on Concession 3 at Grey Rd. 16 in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. The driver of the Viper entered the intersection and did several donuts before departing the scene at an extremely high rate of speed.

The officer called for another officer, who was operating a fully marked OPP cruiser, to assist. The suspect vehicle was stopped on Garafraxa St. in Chatsworth at which time the driver was issued a Part III Summons for operating a motor vehicle on a highway while performing a stunt under the Highway Traffic Act.

Christopher STEWART, 27, of Angus, Ontario is scheduled to appear in court in Owen Sound on Thursday, June 9, 2014. The vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – On May 12th, 2014 Quinte West OPP responded to a call for a domestic incident.

When police arrived on scene they spoke to a male that informed police he had been assaulted by a female and that the female had left in a vehicle. The male received minor injuries during the assault and did not require medical attention.

Police managed to locate the female driving a short time later. The female was arrested for assault and during the investigation it was noted she had been drinking.

The 49 year old Trenton female has been charged with Assault x 2 and Driving with more than 80mgs of Alcohol in Blood and was released with a court date in May.

(Webbwood, ON) – On May 11, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. officers from the Espanola Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols on Highway 17 in Webbwood, ON when they observed an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) travelling at a high rate of speed. The ATV was seen to turn onto Highway 17 from Mary Street.

Officers attempted to stop the ATV as it continued to flee onto the side roads in Webbwood but the driver failed to stop.

As officers were about to terminate the pursuit, the driver hit a bump, lost control, rolled-over and was ejected.

The male driver was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

The driver, Trevor CHARRON, age 21 of Sables-Spanish Rivers Township was charged with offences contrary to the Off-Road Vehicle Act as follows:

Fail to Apply for Permit on Becoming Owner

Use Unauthorized Plate

Fail to Stop-Flashing Red Light

Officers would like to remind riders to always operate your machine in a safe and responsible manner. Inexperienced riders operating a borrowed machine may drive beyond their capabilities with catastrophic results.

Recreational ATVing is meant to be enjoyable but these machines should never be considered toys. Safety equipment, proper clothing and footwear are recommended and an approved motorcycle helmet is required by law.

(Champlain, ON) On May 7th, the Hawkesbury OPP received a complaint of an assault that occurred that day at Domaine du Camping Chartrand in Champlain. Constable Yan Faille investigated the incident.

The investigation revealed that a 63 year old woman was walking her dog on Chartrand Road where she was assaulted and threatened by a 44 year old man.

During the ordeal, the man exposed his genitals to the woman.

Jacques SIGOUIN (44 yrs) of Champlain was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada for the following offences:

– Section 266 – Assault
– Section 264.1(1)(a) – Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
– Section 173(1)(a) – Indecent Act- public place

The accused is scheduled to appear in Court in L’Orignal on June 4th.

(Hawkesbury, ON) In the night of May 10th 2014, shortly before 1:30 am, a woman called police to report that a man was nude on his back porch, masturbating.

Constable Steve Roy responded to the incident at the Main Street East residence in Hawkesbury.

The investigation resulted in the man being charged.

Marc LEGAULT (47 yrs) of Hawkesbury, was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with section 174(1)(b) Nudity and Indecent Exposure.

He is to appear in court in L’Orignal on June 4th.

(Hawkesbury, ON) On April 22nd, Constable John Léger of the Hawkesbury OPP was sent to the scene of a break and enter at a Cartier Boulevard residence in Hawkesbury which occurred during Easter weekend.

Someone gained access during the long holiday weekend, between April 18th and 22nd where several electronic items, money, medications and other items had been stolen.

The thieves ransacked the place, causing extensive damage to the inside of the house.

The Hawkesbury OPP Crime Unit and the OPP Identification Unit assisted in the investigation.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of two young men.

Karl PRÉVOST-BROWN (18 yrs) of Spence Avenue and Alex LAVOIE-POIRIER (20 yrs) of Bertha Street were both arrested and charged with the following infractions:

Section 348(1)(b) Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
Section 430(3) Mischief Over $5,000
Section 145(3) Fail to Comply with Recognizance

Alex LAVOIE-POIRIER was also charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with section 433(a) – Arson – Disregard for Human Life

LAVOIE-POIRIER was kept in jail pending a bail hearing scheduled for Friday May 16th.

(Hawkesbury, ON) The Hawkesbury OPP Detachment received a complaint on May 7th shortly after 2 pm. About a man that was yelling at people at the corner of Régent and William Street.

Upon police arrival, the man became confrontational with Constable Jason Cholette. The man was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. During the arrest, a passerby and a by-law officer assisted Constable Cholette with the arrest since the accused was resisting the officer.

Claude LAVOIE (45 yrs), of Hawkesbury, was charged under section 31(4) of the Liquor License Act for Being intoxicated in public place.

He was lodged in the Hawkesbury OPP holding cells until he sobered up.

He was served a Provincial Offence Notice (ticket) with a fine of $65.
ay 16th.

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the help of the public in locating a missing female youth.

Felicia MORRISON, age 17 years of Fort Frances, ON was reported missing on May 6th, 2014. She was last seen in the area of Portage Avenue near Scott Street in Fort Frances, ON. She is described as First Nation female, 5’7 tall

(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON.) – On May 10th, 2014 at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report that a male had been stabbed at a residence on Baldwick Lane.

An initial OPP investigation revealed that a verbal argument between a 49 year old male and 18 year old male both from the above address escalated with the 18 year old male stabbing the other male repeatedly. The 49 year old male from Springwater Twp. was transported to Hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.

Charged with “Attempt to Commit Murder” is Steven BYFORD 18 year old male from Springwater Twp. First appearance was, Sunday, May 11th, 2014 in Newmarket Court.

This investigation is ongoing under the direction of the Huronia West Crime Unit.