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(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment is reminding the public to be vigilant after a resident was scammed and lost $6,000 in Dunnville, Haldimand County, ON.   

On Wednesday December 16, 2020 at 12:52 p.m., OPP received a report of a fraud from a Dunnville resident.

Through investigation, OPP learned that the resident received a call from an unknown person claiming to be a representative for Hydro One. The call display on the victim’s phone also came up as Hydro One. The victim was directed by the unknown person to forward payment of $2,000 from a Bitcoin Automated Teller Machine (ATM) or their electricity supply would be turned off.

After further discussions, the victim was told there was a problem with the account and they would need to send another $4,000.

The victim had sent approximately $6,000 via Bitcoin. When the victim searched for the Hydro One number and called they were told the calls they received were a scam.

OPP is reminding the public to be aware of the warning signs, never give out any personal information to someone you don’t know, and always verify all contact information and not just call a number or email that some unknown person provides you with. The name on the caller display may be fraudulent. Give yourself some time to complete your own search.

Scammers will often attempt to make people have a sense of fear or urgency so victims will act quickly without thinking things completely through. Don’t fall for it. Legitimate companies will not threaten customers.

To learn about ways to protect yourself from scams and frauds, the OPP encourages community members to stay educated on fraud prevention.

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Shortly after 7:00 am on the morning of December 12, 2020 officer from the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a domestic dispute taking place in a car in the area of Eighth Street West in Fort Frances.

Officers attended the scene and conducted an investigation. The source of the argument was determined to be surrounding the driver’s ability to drive due to alcohol consumption.

As a result of the investigation, Morgan JOURDAIN (25) of Fort Frances was charged criminally with one count of impaired operation of a conveyance and will appear in Fort Frances criminal court on January 4, 2020 at 9:30 am to answer to the charge. 

As a result of this charge, JOURDAIN has been issued a 90 day administrative driver’s licence suspension and the car in question was impounded for a period of 7 days.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling      1-888-310-1122.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at approximately 8:42 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 emergency call for a home invasion at a Port Ryerse Road, Woodhouse, Norfolk County address.

Investigation determined that two unknown individuals attended the address and forcibly gained entry into the residence. Once inside, unknowns confronted the homeowner who was then restrained by both suspects. The residence was then ransacked and a quantity of currency was taken. Both suspects then fled from the house to an awaiting vehicle that was parked on Highway 6. No injuries were reported to the homeowner as a result of this incident.

Both suspects are described as white males, 26 to 32 years of age, 5’7 to 5’8, approximately 150 to 180 lbs, medium build, clean cut with dark hair. They were wearing dark clothing, back packs and had their faces covered with balaclavas.

The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times and to be extremely vigilant when any stranger arrives at your home. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is seeking the public’s assistance. If anyone has any information or is they seen anything suspicious, they are being asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – TIPS (8477) 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 Monday, December 14, 2020, at approximately 6:13 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment received a report of a traffic complaint at a Highway 24, Townsend, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that a member of the motoring public was following a vehicle and subsequently contacted police. Officers located the vehicle and stopped it to investigate the driver at a Norfolk Street North address.

As a result, police charged 37-year-old Tara L. KOITER of Brantford, Ontario with operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus and Highway Traffic Act offences.

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

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Monday, December 14, 2020, at approximately 9:22 a.m., an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment stopped and investigated a vehicle at a Highway 24, Townsend, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that an officer was conducting patrols on Highway 24 near Concession 8 of Townsend, when they observed a vehicle that appeared to be travelling at a high rate of speed. The motor vehicle ran through radar at over 160 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

The vehicle was subsequently stopped and the driver was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, police charged 20-year-old Dinu MATHEW of Norfolk County, Ontario with drive motor vehicle – perform stunt, speeding by 50 km/h or more and speeding.

OPP are reminding all motorists that the minimum fine if convicted is $2,000 and an automatic drivers licence suspension for seven (7) days and seven (7) day vehicle impoundment.

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

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On Sunday, December 13, 2020, at approximately 10:12 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford County Detachment investigated a mischief after being called to a Church Street, Ingersoll address.

It was determined that a homeowner located an unknown male in their backyard and immediately confronted them. The unknown person then fled and was followed by the homeowner and was last seen heading southbound on Oxford Street.

The person was described as a male, wearing a blue coloured hooded sweater and was carrying a backpack. He had his face covered and was carrying a long stick.

If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the Oxford County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.oxfordcrimestoppers.comwhere you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(COUNTY of BRANT, ON) – A member of the County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a two vehicle collision on Brant Road near Glen Morris Road on December 14, 2020 at approximately 7:35 p.m.

The collision was located and police determined through investigation that one of the drivers had been drinking alcohol and that driver was arrested. No one was injured in the collision.

• OPP investigators have charged Devan DURHAM 27-years-old of The Region of Waterloo with Operation while impaired by alcohol or drug contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a)Criminal Code of Canada:

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charges. If convicted, the offender will be subject to the Criminal Code penalties, including a fine or jail time, and a driving prohibition.

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(COUNTY of BRANT, ON) – A member of the County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol was alerted to a vehicle travelling a high rate of speed on December 14, 2020 at approximately 12:20 a.m. on Bayly Drive in Paris in the County of Brant.

The vehicle was located travelling 105 km/h in the posted 50 km/h zone.

Police stopped the vehicle and determined through investigation that the driver had been drinking alcohol and the driver was arrested.

OPP investigators have charged Reid HAWES 26-years-old of The County of Brant with Stunt driving and speeding contrary to the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario and the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:

• Operation while impaired by alcohol or drug Section 320.14(1)(a)
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus Contrary to Section 320.14(1) (b)

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charges. If convicted, the offender will be subject to the Criminal Code penalties, including a fine or jail time, and a driving prohibition.

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(COUNTY of BRANT, ON) – A member of the County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol was alerted to a vehicle on December 13, 2020 at approximately 3:25 a.m. on Brant Road near Governors Road in the County of Brant.

Police determined through investigation that the driver had been drinking alcohol and the driver was arrested.

OPP investigators have charged Bethany CREIGHTON 24-years-old of The County of Brant with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:

• Operation while impaired by alcohol or drug Section 320.14(1)(a)
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus Contrary to Section 320.14(1) (b)

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charges. If convicted, the offender will be subject to the Criminal Code penalties, including a fine or jail time, and a driving prohibition.

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(COUNTY of BRANT, ON) – A member of the County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while conducting R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired driving everywhere) on December 13, 2020 at approximately 1:20 a.m. located a vehicle who attempted to avoid the RIDE stop on Paris Road in the County of Brant.

Police determined through investigation that the driver had been drinking alcohol and the driver was arrested.

OPP investigators have charged Sean BOOKER 22-years-old of Haldimand County with driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 mgs of alcohol in her blood contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charge. If convicted, the offender will be subject to the Criminal Code penalties, including a fine or jail time, and a driving prohibition.

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(COUNTY of BRANT, ON) – A member of the County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol on December 11, 2020 at approximately 11:50 p.m. performed a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway #403 west bound near Garden Avenue in the County of Brant.

Police determined through investigation that the driver had been drinking alcohol and the driver was arrested.

OPP investigators have charged Wesley BONAS 32-years-old of Hanno Ontario with driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 mgs of alcohol in her blood contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charge. If convicted, the offender will be subject to the Criminal Code penalties, including a fine or jail time, and a driving prohibition.

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County detachments primary focus is public safety and we want to reinforce to the public the importance of the proper use of the 9-1-1 system. Calling 9-1-1 for a raccoon complaint is NOT an emergency.

On Saturday, December 12, 2019, at approximately 8:26 a.m., an emergency 9-1-1 was received after a raccoon was observed walking around a home located in the Woodhouse area. Police are continuing to being inundated with calls for service after people are spotting raccoons during the day. There is no need to contact 9-1-1. Homeowners who have issues with Racoons on their property need to call a private animal removal service.

It’s a common myth that a raccoon walking around during the day is sick or has rabies. It’s true that raccoons are mostly nocturnal, but they can be active during the day for many different reasons. Raccoons will come out during the day if there is a food source available at a particular time, if they have been frightened out of their daytime sleeping spot, or if there is high competition in the area at night from other nocturnal animals.

“The OPP does not have the equipment to trap and house live animals or transport wild animals. Calling 9-1-1 for raccoons, tie up the phone lines at the communications center, waste taxpayer money and tie up law enforcement officers. A private animal removal service should be contacted instead of calling 9-1-1.” – Constable Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP.

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On Saturday, December 12, 2020, at approximately 2:07 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Oxford County Detachment responded to a motor vehicle collision at a Highway 401, Blandford-Blenheim Township address.

It has been determined that a motor vehicle was travelling eastbound along Highway 401 near County Road 22 when the driver lost control and struck two transport trucks with the vehicle coming to rest in middle of the highway. The driver was transported to a local area hospital with minor injuries. The operators of the transport trucks did not suffer any injuries.

As a result, police charged 39-year-old Leanne CURRIE of Kitchener, Ontario with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus.

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

“There is absolutely no safe level of alcohol consumption when getting behind the wheel of any motor vehicle. Arrange a designated driver, stay overnight or take a taxi service. Driving is a privilege NOT a right.” – Inspector Tony Hymers, Oxford County OPP Detachment.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Sunday, December 13, 2020, at approximately 2:26 a.m., an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment stopped and investigated a vehicle that was parked at a Highway 24, Windham, Norfolk County address.

As a result, officers charged 28-year-old Jeffrey Keith O’DONNELL-HEXAMER from the County of Brant, Ontario with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus.

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

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Saturday, December 12, 2020, at approximately 9:38 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment stopped a vehicle at Norfolk County Road 23, Houghton, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that police were conducting a R.I.D.E program (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) in the area of Norfolk County Road 23. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was subsequently investigated.

As a result of investigation, police have charged 19-year-old Nathan FROESE of Bayham, Ontario with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus.

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