Tag: OPP

(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) -Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently acquired two new Police Service Dogs. Canine Handler Provincial Constable Barry Reid will be patrolling and responding to incidents in Wellington County and neighboring communities with his two new partners.

Knox is a 6 year old German shepherd originally from Germany that has been trained as a general service dog. He will be utilized for tracking wanted suspects, searches for lost and missing people, building searches, apprehensions, evidence searches and public order.

Jag is a 6 year old black Labrador retriever originally from Kingston, Ontario that is trained as a narcotic detector dog. He is trained to find 9 types of illicit drugs, as well as firearms.

Wellington County OPP has had a dedicated Canine Team since 2003. Knox and Jag will be the third and fourth dogs to serve the county. Both dogs will be involved with community service work and public demonstrations.

The OPP Canine Unit was originally formed in 1965, with three dogs being trained in Mount Forest. The Unit currently consists of 27 teams deployed strategically throughout the province.

Canine teams undergo 16 weeks of intensive training at the OPP Academy Canine Training Centre. This training includes promoting obedience, exposing the dogs to obstacles such as stairways, heights, ladders, tunnels and water.

Each dog lives at the handler’s home and stays in an outside kennel provided by the OPP. This develops a proper heavy undercoat that will protect the dog during cold weather assignments.

(COLLINGWOOD, ONTARIO) Members of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are pleased to advise that Mr. Douglas HOGG was located this afternoon safe and sound.

The OPP would like to thank all media outlets who assisted in this incident.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On May 7, 2014 at approximately

7:08 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a driving complaint about a 2005 Chevrolet driving in an unsafe manner. The vehicle was southbound on Highway 6 near Side Road 15, Centre Wellington Township when the driving complaint was received. It was located by officers parked in a municipal parking lot on St. Andrew Street West, Fergus. Officers spoke with the female who was sitting in the driver’s seat and determined she had consumed alcohol. She was arrested and transported to the Centre Wellington Operations Centre for further testing.

The Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) program was initiated and her motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Monika ZIEBA age 41 of Fergus has been charged with Care or Control while Impaired, and Care or Control Over 80 mgs contrary to the Criminal Code. She is scheduled to appear in Guelph Criminal Court on May 23, 2014 to answer to the charges.

(Centre Hastings, ON) – On March 13, 2014 thirty-five year old Jeffrey FLEMING of Madoc, ON was arrested and charged with Producing a Schedule II Substance – Other than Marijuana and Breach of Recognizance. He was subsequently released from custody with conditions not to attend a particular address.

On May 6, 2014 at 2:40 p.m. members of Central Hastings O.P.P found FLEMING violating that condition. He was arrested and charged with Breach of Recognizance and held in custody pending a bail hearing on May 7, 2014.

(TROUT CREEK, ON) – The Powassan Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an armed robbery which occurred on May 7, 2014 at approximately 7:30 pm., at the Trout Creek General Store on Main Street, Trout Creek.

A lone male entered the store armed with a knife and confronted the store employees and a customer. A quantity of cash was stolen and then suspect fled the store on foot. No one was hurt during the robbery.

Members of the Emergency Response Team and the canine unit attended the location, but were unable to locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as being:

White male

Approximately 6’ tall

Slim-medium build

Wearing a dark hoodie

Any person with information is asked to contact the Powassan OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (705) 336-2320. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

The investigation is continuing.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) -On May 8, 2014 at approximately 8:50 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to the Grand River Conservation Authority-Belwood Lake. A park staff employee located a capsized aluminum boat near the Shand Dam with a male in the water nearby. He was pulled from the water by the Centre Wellington Fire Rescue Department and transported by Guelph-Wellington Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

He has been identified as Gordon Villeneuve age 77 of Kitchener. The cause of death has not been determined and is still under investigation.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact Wellington County OPP at

1-888-310-1122.

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On May 3, 2014 at 8:20 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police, East Algoma detachment received a call of a suspicious person and vehicle at a business on highway 108 north of Elliot Lake. While on route to the location, officers observed a vehicle fitting the description southbound on highway 108. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was question in regards to the complaint that was called in. During their investigation officers determined the driver had been drinking. As a result of their investigation the driver was arrested at the scene. Charged is 42 year old David Keith WALSH of Elliot Lake. He has been charged with the following criminal offences:

-operating a motor vehicle with more than 80mgs of alcohol
-break and enter-commit indictable offence
-possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.00
-possession of break in instruments

He is schedule to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on July 8, 2014.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON)- On Thursday May 8, 2014 at 10:18 a.m. a member of the Western Region Highway Safety Division (HSD) located a speeding Chevrolet Camaro vehicle travelling on the westbound lanes of HWY 402 at Westdel Bourne, Middlesex Centre. The vehicle was observed travelling at 203 km/h in a posted 100km/h zone.

As a result of an investigation police have charged the driver Randall WILCOX, age 38 of London, ON under the Stunt Driving legislation. The driver was issued a Part III Summons and is scheduled to appear in a London Provincial Offences Court room on June 2, 2014 to speak to the charges. The drivers licence was seized and his vehicle impounded for a period of seven days.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that we must all take responsibility for the safety of our roadways. Each year the unnecessary loss of life continues to grow in relation to the BIG FOUR” risk factors including impaired driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is reminding the public to protect their property and valuables against would be thieves after a vehicle entry was reported at a Chapel Street, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Thursday, May 8, 2014, in the early morning hours, unknown suspects entered a locked motor vehicle that was parked in the driveway of the residence. Once inside, unknowns proceeded to remove a dual DVD player.

Here are some tips to prevent you from becoming a victim:

Always secure your vehicle doors when parking your vehicle, even if you are only going to be a few minutes.
Remove valuables from your vehicle. If you can’t, then keep them from plain view.
Park in well lighted areas with high traffic.
Clean out your garage and park your vehicle in it – locking your vehicle and the garage door.

Remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons or behaviour approaching your vehicle or roaming the area, call the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON)- On Tuesday May 6 2014 members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residential break and enter on the 14000 block of Twelve Mile Road, Middlesex Centre. Police have learned that sometime between May 1st and 6th unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the home and removed a quaintly of jewelry and Canadian currency valued at $400.

Anyone with information on this investigation is encouraged to contact your local police. The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – On May 6, 2014, in the evening hours, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on routine patrol in the village of Bobcaygeon. The officer observed a male staggering down Bolton Street. A short time later the officer observed the same male driving a motor vehicle eastbound on Canal Street swerving from side to side.

The vehicle was stopped on Boyd Street. While speaking with the driver the officer determined that he had been consuming alcohol and he was arrested for impaired driving.

As a result of the investigation Colin JOHNSTON, 44 years of age, of Bobcaygeon, was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and refuse to provide a breath sample, contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and was to appear in court, in Lindsay, the following day.

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON)- On Thursday May 8, 2014 at 2:46 a.m. Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a speeding motor vehicle travelling at over 70 km/h over the posted speed limit on Oxford Street, located in the City of London. A traffic stop was completed at which time the officer discovered that the driver had been drinking. A roadside screening test was administered and the driver registered a “FAIL”. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the OPP detachment for further tests.

As a result police have charged Benjamin O’DONOVAN SCHALK of Middlesex Centre with Driving with More than 80 mgs. of Alcohol in his Blood as per Section 253(1)(b) of the Criminal Code and Race a Motor Vehicle as per Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act. The accused was released from police custody by way of a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear in a London court room on June 5, 2014 to speak to the charges. The accused licence was suspended and the vehicle impounded.

Every day, four more Canadians are killed and 175 more are injured due to crashes related to alcohol and/ or drugs. The Middlesex OPP is committed to working with all our local stake holders and community partners to stop impaired driving. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired you are encouraged to contact the OPP anytime anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 911 or 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – On May 5, 2014 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a single motor vehicle collision involving a propane delivery truck. The truck had slid into a ditch and struck a tree.

A short time later an OPP officer arrived on the scene on Camp Street in the former Fenelon Township with in the City of Kawartha Lakes. When the officer arrived the truck had been removed from the ditch. There was damage to the truck and tire tracks in the muddy ditch. Further investigation revealed that the driver had consumed alcohol.

As a result of the investigation James SULYMA, 63 years of age, of Lindsay was charged with care or control while impaired and care or control over 80 milligrams, contrary to the Criminal Code. The licence of the accused was suspended for 90 days.

The accused will appear in court, in Lindsay, on May 22, 2014.

(Selwyn Twp., ON) – On 14 May 2013, Officers from Peterborough County OPP and members of the Peterborough County OPP Emergency Response Team responded to the report of a Missing Person from the Hilliard Street area in Selwyn Twp.

The missing person was identified as Lorraine ROACH age 58 years who was last seen when she left her home at approximately 1:30 A.M. on the morning of Saturday May 11, 2013.

She is described as:

5’ 4” in height
Dark hair
Brown eyes
Wearing a ¾ length pleated coat and a pink sweater

The OPP has been very active in their attempts to locate Mrs. ROACH and they continue to follow up investigative leads.

The investigation is continuing regarding the disappearance of Lorraine ROACH. Members of the OPP Central Region Response Team are continuing the search with hopes of identifying any evidence to assist in locating the missing woman.

To this end on 8 May 2014 OPP investigators and members of the Emergency Response Team conducted a search of the outdoor Conservation Area near the 7th Line of Selwyn.

Police request the public’s assistance in locating Mrs. Roach and anyone with information on this missing woman is requested to contact Peterborough County OPP at 705-742-0401 or 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or you can submit your information online at www.stopcrimehere.ca Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

(COLLINGWOOD, ONTARIO) Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Central Drug Enforcement Unit and Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) with the assistance of the Collingwood/The Blue Mountains OPP Street Crimes unit and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) member conducted a search warrant at a residence on Hurontario Street yesterday morning in Collingwood.

The warrant led to the seizure of 500 grams of marihuana, 9 grams of cocaine and approximately $1300 in cash. Police also arrested and charged a male as a result of this investigation.

Charged is 38 year-old James Lee THORNINGTON of Collingwood, he is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts) and one count of possession of property obtained by crime under $5000. He is to appear in Collingwood court on the 10th of June 2014.