Tag: OPP

(Southwest Middlesex, ON) – On June 14, 2021 at 1:03 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a Break and Enter in progress at 1405 Longwoods Road, Southwest Middlesex Township. 

With the assistance of the public, a member of the Middlesex OPP located and placed two individuals under arrest not far from the scene.

As a result, Jacob STURGEON, a 24-year-old of London has been charged with:

• Break, Enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada
•  Poss of Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order, section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada
•  Fail to Comply with Probation Order, section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada
•  Failure to comply with undertaking, section 145(4)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
•  Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin), section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act – (Fentanyl)

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in London on June 15, 2021.

As a result, Summer BOYKO, a 36-year-old of London, has been charged with:

• Break, Enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on July 26, 2021 to speak to the charges.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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.   

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – On June 13, 2021, at approximately 11:58 p.m., the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into a possible impaired driver on Goshen Street, Tillsonburg.

Police observed a vehicle driving erratically and conducted a traffic stop.

The driver was arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for testing.

As a result, Abram MARTENS, 58-years-old of London was charged with the following offences:

•    Operation While Impaired
•    Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On June 13, 2021, at approximately 1:35 a.m., the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance at an address on Highway 59, East Zorra-Tavistock Township.

Investigation determined that people were involved in a verbal dispute at that location, however left the scene in a vehicle. Police located the vehicle shortly after and took an individual into custody.

As a result of the investigation, Tiffanie LADOUCEUR, 38-years-old of Woodstock was charged with the following offences:

•    Operation While Impaired
•    Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.

(Adelaide-Metcalfe, ON) – On June 11, 2021 at 5:07 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a possible impaired driver, travelling eastbound on Highway 402, in Lambton County.

Middlesex OPP observed for and located the vehicle at Centre Road and Highway 402, at which point a traffic stop was conducted.

As a result, Jonathan HICKEY, a 37-year-old of Bradford, ON has been charged with:

•  Operation while impaired – Alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada
•   Failure or refusal to comply with demand, section 320.15(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on August 20, 2021 to speak to the charges.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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.   

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were busy doing their part to keep our communities safe.

(Paris) – TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION LEADS TO CRIMINAL CHARGES

On Sunday June 13, 2021 at 2:50 a.m., officers with the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on William Street in the Town of Paris. The driver was arrested and transported to the Brantford Police detachment for testing.

Police have charged Eric Meleiros DASILVA, 36 years-of-age from Brant County with:

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,

·        Operation while prohibited under the criminal code (three counts) and

·        Driving while under suspension (two counts).

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford, Ontario at a later date.

 (Highway 403) – OUT OF PROVINCE DRIVER FACING STUNT CHARGES

On Friday, June 11, 2021, at approximately 8:54 p.m., an officer with the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Highway 403 in the County of Brant. The officer was conducting speed enforcement when they located a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle’s speed was determined to be in excess of 50 km/h over the speed limit in a posted 100 km/h zone.

Police have charged Iboro Ignatius ENOH, 29-years-of-age from Winnipeg, Manitoba with the following offences:

·           Race a motor vehicle – excessive speed and

·           Speeding 50+ kilometres per hour over the speed limit.

The vehicle was impounded at the roadside and the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for 7 days.

The driver is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford at a later date.

(Paris) – THEFT OF PRIDE SIGNS IN PARIS

On Sunday June 13, 2021, members of Brant County OPP responded to a theft report at an address on Grand River Street North, near Homestead Road, in the Town of Paris.

Sometime overnight, an unknown person removed a Pride sign from the front lawn of a residence. Over the past week, police have received similar complaints for thefts of the signs indicating “Love is Love” in the areas of Victoria Street, Catherine Street and St. Andrew Street in the Town of Paris.

If you have any information, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.crimestoppersbb.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On June 12, 2021, at approximately 8:15 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two drivers while conducting RIDE on George Street, Innerkip.

Police checked for sobriety of the drivers of numerous vehicles that entered the RIDE.

Two drivers were arrested and Approved Screening Devices (ASD) were utilized.

Jacob HART, 26-years-old of Kitchener was charged with the following offences:

•    Operation While Impaired
•    Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

Wyatt REMPEL, 20-years-old of Baden was charged with the following offences:

•    Operation While Impaired
•    Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
•    Fail to Properly Wear Seatbelt

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.

(Thames Centre, ON) – On June 13, 2021 at 1:30 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a possible impaired driver, travelling westbound on Highway 401, in Oxford County.

Middlesex OPP observed for and located the vehicle near Elgin Road, Thames Centre, at which point a traffic stop was conducted.

Located in the vehicle was a large quantity of drugs, with an estimated street value, in excess of $100,000.

As a result, Randy NAHDEE, a 49-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation has been charged with:

•  Operation while impaired – drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada
•  Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine, section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
•  Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin), section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
•  Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
•  Poss of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of Trafficking – LSD, section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
•  Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin), section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in London on June 13, 2021.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On June 12, 2021, at approximately 6:25 p.m., the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision on Highway 53, Norwich Township.

Investigation determined that a lone driver was operating a motor vehicle on that road in the area of Towerline Road.

OPP, Norwich Fire Services and Oxford County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attended.

The driver was transported to a local area hospital with minor injuries.

As a result, Steve BRUNELLE, 57-years-old of Oshawa was charged with the following offences:

•    Operation While Impaired
•    Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – On June 11, 2021, at approximately 8:55 p.m., the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a 23-year-old on Thames Street, Ingersoll.

Investigation determined that police received a traffic complaint, officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

An Approved Screening Device was utilized at the roadside, and the driver was taken into custody for further testing.

As a result, Robert CHEESEMAN, 23-years-old of Cambridge was charged with the following offences:

•   Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
•     Having Care and Control of a Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.

(Middlesex Centre, ON) – On June 8, 2021, at 12:39 a.m., while on general patrol, a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police observed a vehicle on Richmond Street approaching Eight Mile Road, Middlesex Centre Township. A traffic stop was initiated as the vehicle had previously been reported stolen from London.

As a result, Thomas HARMSWORTH, a 63-year-old of London, has been charged with:

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, section 355(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

As a result, Melissa JACKSON, a 51-year-old of London, has been charged with:

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, section 355(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act

The accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on August 3, 2021 to speak to the charges.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On June 8, 2021, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a 31-year-old on Hunt Road, Zorra Township.

While on patrol, police observed a vehicle on the shoulder of the road and a traffic stop was conducted.

As a result of the investigation, Giuseppe FRANCHINI, 31-years-old of London was charged with the following offences:

•     Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
•     Failure to Comply with Release Order x 2

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on today’s date.

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On June 8, 2021, at approximately 12:05 a.m., the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a 40-year-old on Rivers Road, South-West Oxford Township.

Investigation determined that while on patrol, the officer observed a parked vehicle with headlights on and the engine running at that location.

Upon approaching the vehicle, several weapons were observed around the driver.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan DONA, 40-years-of-age from Woodstock was arrested and charged with the following offences:

•  Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
•  Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
•  Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
•  Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
•  Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There was Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
•  Transport Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition in a Careless Manner
•  Failure to Comply with Undertaking

The accused was held in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock today for a bail hearing.

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – On June 3, 2021, the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) assisted by other West Region CSCU units, executed two Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA) search warrants at two residences in Tillsonburg.

A quantity of methamphetamine, fentanyl, ecstasy, Canadian currency, drug processing equipment and property were seized.

The value of the seized items is estimated to be approximately $16,000 dollars.

As a result, Jan GIBBONS, 41-years-old of Tillsonburg and Nichole CHAMBERS, 29-years-old of Tillsonburg, were both charged with three counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking.

Both of the accused were held in custody pending bail hearings. 

GIBBONS has since been released and CHAMBERS is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on June 9, 2021.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment has charged a 61-year-old individual following an assault investigation involving weapons on Haldimand Road 12 in South Cayuga, Haldimand County, ON.

On Sunday June 6, 2021 at 11:22 p.m., OPP and Haldimand County paramedics responded to Haldimand Road 12 where it was reported an individual had been injured by an edged weapon and the suspect was also in possession of a firearm. It was further reported that the injured individual and another occupant were able to exit the residence to a safe location.

OPP set up containment of the area and, shortly afterward, the suspect exited the residence and was arrested without further incident.

The injured individual was transported by paramedics to a local area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

OPP investigation determined the suspect confronted, and struck the victim with an edged weapon. The suspect then brandished a firearm toward the victim and another occupant of the residence.

All parties involved are known to one another.

OPP obtained a search warrant and have seized a quantity of firearms from the residence.

OPP has charged 61-year-old Carl FEATHERSTONE, Haldimand County, ON with:

• Pointing a firearm (two counts)
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm (two counts)
• Assault with a weapon

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga.