Tag: OPP

(HEARST, ON) -The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid an upgraded charge in connection with the death of 23 year old Myles SHAGANASH of Constance Lake First Nation.

The ongoing police investigation initiated on June 15, 2013, has resulted in the arrest of a previously charged Constance Lake First Nation man. Officers from NAPS and OPP James Bay Detachments Crime Unit have now charged 29 year old Justin SUTHERLAND with the upgraded criminal offence of Manslaughter, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused is in police custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane, Ontario, on Friday, May 2, 2014.

The investigation is continuing under the direction of Detective Inspector Rob Hagerman of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), with the assistance of NAPS and OPP James Bay Detachments Crime Unit.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is urged to immediately contact the Hearst OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (705) 362-4245.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(CALEDON, ON)- On April 30, 2014, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a King Street residential storage location to investigate thefts and damage to stored vehicles. Sometime between April 28th and April 30th, suspect(s) attended the Village of Bolton location and entered the property on foot. The suspect(s) broke into 3 camper trailers and stole televisions and some tools. The suspect(s) further caused damage to the driver’s side door of a gray Mazda that was stored on the property. Entry was made into a storage shed and several boat covers were damaged.

Police are reminding residents to contact the OPP Communications Centre immediately at 1-888-310-1122 to report any suspicious activity or suspicious vehicles in the area. Information such as suspect physical descriptions, suspect vehicles and direction of travel are useful tools for investigators.

Police are asking anyone with information about this occurrence to contact Provincial Constable Gervais, Caledon OPP at 905-584-2241 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit information online at www.peelcrimestoppers.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.

(HEARST, ON) The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid an upgraded charge in connection with the death of 23 year old Myles SHAGANASH of Constance Lake First Nation.

The ongoing police investigation initiated on June 15, 2013, has resulted in the arrest of a previously charged Constance Lake First Nation man. Officers from NAPS and OPP James Bay Detachments Crime Unit have now charged 29 year old Justin SUTHERLAND with the upgraded criminal offence of Manslaughter, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused is in police custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane, Ontario, on Friday, May 2, 2014.

The investigation is continuing under the direction of Detective Inspector Rob Hagerman of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), with the assistance of NAPS and OPP James Bay Detachments Crime Unit.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is urged to immediately contact the Hearst OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (705) 362-4245.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers were looking for a Paris man who left his home in an upset state. The County of Brant OPP detachment is relieved that the man has been located in the City of Brantford, with the assistance of the Brantford City Police Service. The County of Brant OPP would like to thank all the media outlets with their coverage and the assistance of the public.

(Town of Laurentian Hills, Ontario) – On April 29th 2014, members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) – Project Paradigm, OPP Emergency Response Team, and Deep River Police Service executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant on a residence in the Town of Laurentian Hills.

At the scene, Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) was being produced in 10 mason jars and a large pot. There was also evidence of a Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) Extraction Lab. Police also seized cannabis marihuana and over $1000.

Two people were arrested and charged. Both were released on Promise to Appear and Undertaking with conditions.

Zachary HART, 26 of Deep River (ON) is charged with two (2) counts of Production of a schedule III substance (DMT and Psilocybin) and Possession over 30g of Marihuana contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Skylar ZIEBARTH, 23 of Deep River (ON) is charged with a Breach of Probation.

(Pembroke, Ontario) – On April 28th 2014, members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) – Project Paradigm and Upper Ottawa OPP Detachment executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant on a residence in the City of Pembroke.

Police seized 27 small cannabis marihuana plants, contraband cigarettes and recovered stolen property.

Two people were arrested at scene and released unconditionally. They will be summonsed to court at a later date..

(CALEDON, ON) – On April 30, 2014 at approximately 9:30 pm, a concerned citizen contacted the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to report a possible impaired driver who was involved in single motor vehicle collision on Airport Road. Investigation revealed that the driver was travelling northbound and entered the ditch. Upon arrival, the officers found the vehicle unattended but located the driver on the porch of a private residence close to the scene of the motor vehicle collision. Upon speaking with the driver, the officers detected a strong odour of alcohol on her breath and she demonstrated other signs of impairment.

Subsequently, the driver was arrested for Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle. The female was transported to Detachment for testing.

In conclusion, Amanda L. FINDLAY, 50, of Caledon was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Over 80.

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

The accused is scheduled to make her first appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on May 15, 2014.

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kenora Detachment Crime Unit with the assistance of Kenora Drug Enforcement Officers of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), the Kenora Detachment Street Crime Unit and the Kenora Detachment of the OPP have charged five people following a series of crimes over the weekend.

On Saturday April 26, 2014 shortly after 7:00am, OPP received a report that a vehicle had been entered outside a residence in the Ride Out area of Kenora and a firearm had been stolen. While investigating the first report, police received another call that a black GMC Sierra pick-up truck had been stolen within blocks of the first incident. It was estimated that the thefts had occurred overnight.

As the investigation progressed, police continued to receive reports of crimes including several break and enters to seasonal residences on Highway 671 as well as damage to the City of Kenora Transfer Station located in the same area.

On Sunday April 27, 2014 police observed the stolen vehicle on Redditt Road, north of Kenora. A roadblock was set up and the vehicle was stopped. All three occupants of the vehicle were arrested.

Police executed a search warrant on April 28, 2014 at a residence on Mascott Avenue. Police recovered the stolen firearm as well as other stolen property.

Five individuals were charged as a result of the initial investigation.

On Tuesday April 30, 2014 police charged 47-year-old Richard DARLING of Kenora with Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition contrary to section 86(1) of the Criminal Code. The accused is to appear in Kenora Criminal Court on June 5, 2014.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to call the Kenora OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(Laurentian Hills, Ontario) – The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the assistance of the public in locating 71 year old Albert DYKS of North Grenville Township, Ontario.

Albert DYKS was last seen on April 30, 2014 just shortly after 7:00 pm. He was last seen on foot leaving a hunt camp located off Barron Canyon Road in the Town of Laurentian Hills, Ontario. He was wearing a gray sweater, blue jeans and running shoes.

Members of the OPP including the Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, and Marine Unit are involved in the search.

Anyone with information relating to this occurrence is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at phone number 1-888-310-1122, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(MUNICIPALITY OF GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at approximately 12:12 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a male, possibly impaired, operating a dirt bike around the village of Eugenia, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

A member of the OPP Highway Safety Division Mount Forest Traffic Management Unit attended the area and observed the suspect operating a Ford garden tractor on his property in Eugenia. Investigation revealed the suspect’s ability to operate any motor vehicle was prohibited due to a life time driving prohibition for an impaired driving conviction. The suspect was warned not to operate any motorized vehicle, anywhere, as a result of his prohibition.

Despite the officer’s warning, the accused drove the lawn tractor onto the roadway and proceeded west bound on Canrobert Street. He was subsequently arrested. A road side breath test was conducted and, although alcohol was a factor, he was not impaired.

Bradley Charles WEATHERALL, 45, of Grey Highlands, is charged with Drive While Disqualified under the Criminal Code, and two counts of Drive While Under Suspension under the Highway Traffic Act. The lawn tractor was impounded for 45 days.

He is scheduled to appear in court in Owen Sound on Thursday, May 29, 2014.

(CALEDON, ON) – On April 30, 2014 shortly after 9:15 pm, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling in the area of Olde Base Line Road and Torbram Road when they came across a motor vehicle collision. The officers located a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee in the field on the north edge of Base Line Road and observed as the driver operated the vehicle in the field. The officers approached the driver and immediately detected a strong odour of alcohol on his breath and he displayed other signs of impairment by alcohol.

Subsequently, the driver was read the roadside screening breath demand. The driver’s breath reading registered a fail and he was transported to Detachment for further testing.

In conclusion, Robert J. MALLEN, 57, of Caledon was arrested and charged with Care or Control Over 80 mgs.

The Administrative Drivers’ Licence Suspension (ADLS) program was initiated and his motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to make his first appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on May 15, 2014.

(ORILLIA, ON) – On Thursday April 24, 2014, members of the Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, including the Street Crime Unit (SCU), Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) and the Canine Unit made drug arrests at a Memorial Avenue address.

Officers arrested two females after observing what they believed to be a drug transaction. After further investigation a male party was arrested leaving a Memorial Avenue address. The arrests led to a warrant being executed at the Memorial Avenue address and police seized a quantity of drugs consisting of the following:

1 gram Cannabis Resin

2.5 grams of Marihuana

3.4 grams of Heroin

45 grams of Cocaine

3 hydromorphone pills

Police also seized scales, cell phones and a quantity of cash.

Jeremy JOHN, 42 years old from Orillia has been charged with various drug offences and was held in custody. His next court date is May 5, 2014.

Meghan WALSH, 26 years old from Oro Medonte has been charged with various drug offences. She was released on a Promise to Appear and has a court date in Orillia on June 3, 2014.

Nina NUTBEAN, 28 years old from Orillia has been charged with Possession of Cocaine. She was released on a Promise to Appear and has a court date in Orillia on June 3, 2014.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers are looking for a Paris man who left his home in an upset state. The County of Brant OPP detachment is looking for the public’s assistance in locating the male. He is driving a silver Saturn VUE with Ontario licence plate BHYT519. If you see this vehicle please call the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

(Augusta Twp. ON) At approximately 7:20 pm on Wednesday April 30, 2014 officers from the Grenville County OPP – Prescott Detachment were advised of a possible impaired driver operating a Budget Rental cube van eastbound on the 401 Hwy near mm 705 in Augusta Twp. The complainant reports the van to be driven in a dangerous and unsafe manner and to have witnessed the van moving from lane to lane, being operated on the paved shoulder and to have struck an MTO sign at the off ramp at mm 705.

Police observed the vehicle on the Hwy 401 at mm 716 and shortly afterwards stopped the vehicle. Officers noted a strong odour of alcohol coming from his breath and observed other signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and transported to the Kemptvlle detachment for breath tests.

67 year old male, Robert LAFLAMME of Russell Twp was charged with Impaired Driving, Exceed 80 and fail to report damage to property on Highway. He is to appear in Brockville Court at a later date.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers have seen a rise in the amount of Graffiti in the County of Brant.

The County of Brant OPP is looking for the public’s help in eradicating the Graffiti. If you see any new forms of graffiti, please call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and report it. Parents watch for missing spray paint cans our other products. Local businesses can question youths that are purchasing paint and other products that can be used for graffiti.

The goal of Graffiti Eradication is to remove it as soon as possible and to deter any further acts of graffiti. With a unified community we can eliminate graffiti.