Tag: OPP

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On February 12, 2020, in response to an ongoing investigation of illicit drug trafficking in Leamington, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Robson Road in Leamington.

As a result, the following items were seized:

cocaine – approximately one kilogram;

approximately $20,000 in Canadian and U.S. currency;

methamphetamine – approximately 90 grams; and with

approximately $50,000 of suspected proceeds of crime, including a 2019 motor vehicle, high-end electronics and clothing.

Jesse Lee BUTT, 29-years-old of Leamington, is charged with the following offenses:

Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine;

Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine; and with

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Leamington on April 2, 2020.

Individuals engaged in the sale and distribution of illicit narcotics have the full attention of the OPP. This week’s seizure in the Town of Leamington was significant and those who profit from drug trafficking and feed the addiction of others

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment along with the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) are searching for a 9-year-old boy who had fallen into the waters of Lake Erie off the shoreline of Peacock Point in Nanticoke, Haldimand County, Ontario.

On Saturday February 15, 2020 at 4:35 p.m., OPP, Haldimand County Fire Services and Haldimand County paramedics responded to Peacock Point where it was reported two children had fallen into Lake Erie.

OPP learned that an 8-year-old male and a 9-year-old male were on the ice edge when a wave swept them into the lake.

A 10-year-old female who was with the boys, ran up to the roadway and flagged down a vehicle for help. A man and woman from the vehicle went out onto the ice to the water’s edge and were able to rescue the 8-year-old male.

The 9-year-old male did not resurface.

OPP were assisted by the U.S. Coast Guard who flew a helicopter in the area searching the area

The Joint Rescue and Co-ordination Centre also attended to assist with the search.

OPP Emergency Response Team members searched the shoreline with negative results.

The OPP USRU attended but the deteriorating and dangerous conditions kept them from entering into the water.

Search efforts were discontinued late Saturday and the status was changed to a recovery to resume the morning of Sunday February 16, 2020.

On Sunday February 16, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., the OPP USRU returned to the scene to assess the conditions of the area. Due to the incoming ice and build up, conditions were too dangerous to enter into the water.

Conditions continue to be assessed at this time.

OPP is utilizing their helicopter to search the area and the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre is also returning to search the area.

On Monday February 17, 2020 at approximately 9:00 a.m., the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit continued recovery efforts off Peacock Point.

Conditions improved with calmer winds and less ice build up, allowing for closer access to the ice edge from the shoreline.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., recovery efforts were suspended for the day and will be resuming the morning of Tuesday February 18, 2020.

On Tuesday February 18, 2020 at approximately 9:00 a.m., the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit determined the conditions were too poor due to rough waters and high winds to enter the water. A shoreline search of the area is underway.

Updates will be provided as information becomes available.

(SMITHS FALLS, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) has arrested and charged an off duty OPP member in relation to a domestic incident.

OPP PSB officers commenced an investigation in October 2019 after receiving a complaint. As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old male has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

Sexual Assault – sec 271 – three counts, and with

Overcome Resistance by Choking -sec 246 – three counts.

The accused was released on an undertaking. He is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date and has been suspended with pay, in accordance with the Police Services Act of Ontario.

The investigation by the OPP PSB is continuing.

The identity of the accused is not being released in order to protect the identity of the victim. The accused has been a member of the OPP (East Region) for four years.

(STURGEON FALLS, ON) – On February 9, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m. members of the Nipissing West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received an animal related call for service in the town of Sturgeon Falls, Ontario.

The complainant reported that they were on Sandy Falls Road and observed garbage in boxes that had been dumped. Inside one of the boxes was a dead puppy. The puppy was taken to the North Bay Humane Society for an autopsy.

The investigation is on-going and further information will be provided when it becomes available.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Nipissing West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can also be provided to the Ontario Animal Protection Agency at 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625). Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.