Tag: OPP

(THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, ONTARIO) Officers from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a male with assault after a disturbance at a campground.

On the 28th of June 2014 at approximately 10:00pm officers were dispatched to a campground on Grey Road 2 in The Blue Mountains. Investigation found that two males were involved in an argument where one male subsequently punched the other male in the face. The accused was arrested and transported to Collingwood detachment for processing.

Charged is 21 year-old David MCKAY of Embro, he is facing a charge of assault and is to appear in Owen Sound court on the 17th of July 2014.

(COLLINGWOOD, ONTARIO) Officers from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a male with drinking and driving offences over the course of the weekend.

On the 29th of June 2014 at approximately 11:00pm, an officer on patrols stopped a minivan on Mountain Road after it was observed being operated with no lights on. Interactions with the male driver found that he was under the influence of alcohol and was subjected to a roadside breath test which resulted in a ‘fail’ reading. As such he was transported to Collingwood detachment for processing.

Charged is 55 year-old Kevin WATTS of Collingwood, he is facing charges of driving while ability impaired and care or control over 80 mgs. He is to appear in Collingwood court on the 15th of July 2014.

(SUDBURY, ON) – On June 29, 2014 at 11:45 p.m., officers from the Sudbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision in the westbound lanes of Highway 17 (just west of the Vermillion River Bridge) in the City of Greater Sudbury.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a westbound car left the roadway, struck a rock cut and rolled over. The male driver and lone occupant was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigation revealed he was not wearing his seatbelt.

An OPP Collision Reconstructionist and a Technical Traffic Collision Investigator attended the scene and are assisting with the investigation.

The westbound lanes of Highway 17 were closed until 5:00 a.m. while officers completed their investigation.

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

(Frankford, ON) – On June 28, 2014 at approximately 6:00 pm, members of the Quinte West detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a missing man.

Umana Gonzalo, 47 of Toronto was swimming in the Trent River in Frankford, ON when he was observed have difficulty. Although attempts were made to locate him. He has not been found.

The OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit is attending today to assist with the search.

On June 29th, 2014 at approximately 4:00pm The OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit located the body of Umana Gonzalo, 47 of Toronto.

Police are continuing the investigation into this matter.

(WASAGA BEACH, ON.) – On June 28th, 2014 at approximately 11:00 p.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police while on patrol observed a motor vehicle west bound on Mosley Street that showed signs of impairment.

This vehicle was stopped and it was determined that the driver was operating this motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Charged with “Exceed 80 mgs.” is Peter R. WILSON 29 years old of Wasaga Beach. First appearance is July 22nd, 2014 in Collingwood court.

(WASAGA BEACH, ON.) – On June 29th, 2014 at approximately 3:10 a.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police stopped a motor vehicle on Mosley Street and determined that the driver of this motor vehicle was operating while under the influence of alcohol.

Charged with “Exceed 80 mgs.” is Kearne K. BRYAN 32 years old from Toronto, Ontario. First appearance is July 22nd, 2014 in Collingwood court.

(WASAGA BEACH, ON.) – On June 29th, 2014 at approximately 3:45 a.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a disturbance on Main Street at River Road East.

An OPP investigation into this matter revealed that a verbal altercation escalated to where a 29 year old male pushed a 33 year old female to the ground.

Charged with “Assault” is Sergiu PUSCAS 29 years old from Maple, Ontario. First appearance is August 11th, 2014 in Collingwood court.

The 33 year old female from Wasaga Beach received minor injuries in this crime.

(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON.) – On June 28th, 2014 at approximately 10:45 p.m. while conducting an R.I.D.E. stop program on Queen Street West in the Village of Elmvale, a member of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police stopped a motor vehicle in which a strong odour of Cannabis Marihuana was emanating from.

An investigation of the driver and interior of this motor vehicle revealed that the operator was in possession of a quantity of Cannabis Marihuana.

Charged with “Possession of Schedule II – Cannabis Marihuana” is Daniel J. PINDER, 22 year old from Springwater Twp. First appearance is July 29th, 2014 in Collingwood court.

(WASAGA BEACH, ON.) – On June 28th, 2014 at approximately 9:40 p.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report that a possible drunk driver was attempting to leave Beach Area #1 of the Wasaga Beach Ontario Parks.

OPP located and stopped this vehicle on Beach Drive and determined that the driver of this motor vehicle was operating it while under the influence of alcohol.

Charged with “Exceed 80 mgs” is Michael WIECZOREK 26 years old from Guelph, Ontario. First appearance is July 22nd, 2014 in Collingwood court.

(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – On June 29 2014 the West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Seguin Fire Department and Parry Sound Fire Department responded to two separate fires in the early morning hours in Seguin Township.

At 3:56 a.m. emergency services responded to a fire at a vacant business on Oastler Park Drive. No injuries were reported.

At 5:39 a.m. emergency services responded to a second fire, this one at a residence on James Bay Junction Road. One person was found deceased within the residence while two others were sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The identification of the deceased is yet to be determined.

The OPP is assisting the Fire Marshall’s Office for both fires. The investigations are on-going.

(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking the public for any information they may have related to a robbery that took place in the Town of Parry Sound.

At 2:14 a.m. on Friday June 27 2014, a male entered the Mac’s Convenience Store on Church Street threatened the clerk with a weapon and departed the store with cash and merchandise.

The male is described as white, approximately 5′ 6 to 5”9”

(ZORRA TOWNSHIP) – Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a dirt bike incident which occurred on a private track on private property located on Highway #19, South of Road 74 in Zorra Township at approximately 12:54 p.m. yesterday.

The driver of the dirt bike as been identified as Tyson GORTVA of Mount Brydges.

The male succumbed to his injuries and is now deceased.

(LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) – On Saturday, June 28, 2014, at approximately 10:49 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious male at the front of a residence on Main Street in Lucan Biddulph, ON. The male was naked and appeared to be attempting to enter the residence.

For unknown reasons, the male left the area and walked northbound on Main Street. A short time later he was on the roadway, where he was struck by a southbound vehicle.

As a result of the collision, a 31 year old male from Middlesex County, ON, was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. He remains in hospital and is currently listed in critical condition.

Members of the OPP Technical Traffic Investigation (TTCI) Team were deployed to the area to assist with the investigation.

Police closed a section of Main Street north of Chestnut Street to allow for the investigation. The road has since been reopened.

The investigation is continuing.

(Frankford, ON) – On June 28, 2014 at approximately 7:05pm, Quinte West detachment members of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a downed aircraft near the Frankford airport.

The 42- year-old lone pilot from, Stirling, ON was attempting to land an ultra light plane when it struck trees.

He was transported to hospital with serious, non-life threatening injuries.

The OPP is assisting Transport Canafa in the investigation.

(Frankford, ON) – On June 28, 2014 at approximately 6:00 pm, members of the Quinte West detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a missing man.

Umana Gonzalo, 47 of Toronto was swimming in the Trent River in Frankford, ON when he was observed have difficulty. Although attempts were made to locate him. He has not been found.

The OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit is attending tomorrow, June 29, to assist with the search.

The investigation is continuing.