Tag: OPP

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) – Street Response Team (SRT) has completed an investigation into stolen property. During the investigation officers worked in conjunction with the Brockville Police Service.

Since February 2014 police have been conducting the investigation which involved occurrences between 2003 – 2014. These occurrences happened in the Town of Cobourg, Stirling Rawdon, Peterborough County, Haliburton County, Centre Hastings, Brockville, York Region, Toronto and throughout Northumberland County.

As a result of the investigation the following property with an approximate value of $500,000 has been recovered:

2– Industrial generators

1– John Deere Combine

1– John Deere tractor

1– 18 ton dump trailer

1– 4 ton scissor lift

1– 2005 Dodge Ram pick-up

1– Honda 100cc motorcycle

1 – Honda rotor-tiller

1 – John Deere loader/back-hoe

1 – John Deere excavator

2 – Bobcat skid-steer

2 – 14’ dump trailers

2 – 16’ enclosed cargo trailers

Investigating officers have arrested and charged the following persons:

Joao ROSARIO SILVA DO

49 years

Centre Hastings, Ontario

Theft Over $5000 x 6 (1 charge laid by Brockville Police Service)

Possession Burglary Tools (Charge laid by Brockville Police Service)

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x 5

Remove/Destroy/Alter VIN# x 5

Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime x 4

Darrin TAYLOR

43 years

Brighton

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000 x 3

Jeff TURNEY

40 years

Cramahe Township

Theft Over $5000 (Charge laid by Brockville Police Service)

Jamie MARTORINO

34 years

Cramahe Township

Theft Over $5000 (Charged laid by Brockville Police Service)

ROSARIO SILVA DO & TAYLOR will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.

ROSARIO SILVA DO, TURNEY, MARTORINO are before the Provincial Courts in Brockville, Ontario.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers attended a building for an alarm call on Rutherford Street (Burford), in the County of Brant.

At approximately 2:50 a.m. on Wednesday June 18th, 2014 officers entered the insecure building checking for possible suspects. Officers observed suspicious drug activity in the building. OPP Organized Crime and Enforcement Bureau- Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant with the assistance of County of Brant officers on the property.

Cheryl MACLELLAN 56 years of age, from Oxford County, is facing the following criminal charge

Produce a Schedule II Substance (other than marihuana)

The accused is scheduled to attend Provincial Court in Brantford on August 08, 2014 to answer to the charge.

(SUDBURY,ON) – On June19, 2014 at 4:30 a.m., officers from the Sudbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer on Highway 17, Sudbury.

Investigation revealed, the male driver of the west bound vehicle slowly drifted to the south shoulder striking guide rails. The male driver lost control of his vehicle causing the tractor trailer to roll into the south ditch losing part of the load. The tractor trailer came to rest in the south ditch.

There were no injuries sustained by the driver or passenger.

The driver of the tractor trailer was charged with Careless driving

Highway 17 west bound at the Santala over pass has one lane open to traffic. The highway will not be re-opened to fluid traffic for sometime.

Police are reminding people to be patient.

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON.) – Members of the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating four break enter and thefts into three recreational trailers and a camp. Also entered on the property of the camp was a shed. Entry into the trailers was gained by forcing the doors open and the camp was entered by a window. The location of these incidents is off the Asbestos Mine Road in the area of Elmer Lake in Doon Township. This area is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Matachewan.

Once entry was gained by the two suspects stolen were generators, an outboard motor, a chainsaw, fishing tackle, televisions, GPS, camping gear, fish finder, coffee maker and clothing. A possible suspect vehicle involved in these crimes is described as a reddish or orange Chevrolet Cavalier early 2000 model. All four incidents occurred sometime between the evening hours on June 4 and the early morning hours on June 8, 2014.

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect whose image was captured. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Kirkland Lake OPP at 1-800-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 567-5400.

(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Scenes of Crime Officers are investigating another break and enter that occurred in the north end of Kenora.

On Wednesday, June 18, 2014 shortly after 3:00pm, the Kenora OPP received a call that a residence in the north end was broken into sometime between June 16, 2014 and June 18, 2014. Unknown suspect(s) had entered the residence and stolen various items including electronics and jewelry.

The OPP once again remind the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. Lock your doors, vehicle and outbuildings. For tips on safety for you and your home, visit opp.ca.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Kenora OPP at 1-807-548-5534 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON.) – Members of the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating four break enter and thefts into three recreational trailers and a camp. Also entered on the property of the camp was a shed. Entry into the trailers was gained by forcing the doors open and the camp was entered by a window. The location of these incidents is off the Asbestos Mine Road in the area of Elmer Lake in Doon Township. This area is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Matachewan.

Once entry was gained by the two suspects stolen were generators, an outboard motor, a chainsaw, fishing tackle, televisions, GPS, camping gear, fish finder, coffee maker and clothing. A possible suspect vehicle involved in these crimes is described as a reddish or orange Chevrolet Cavalier early 2000 model. All four incidents occurred sometime between the evening hours on June 4 and the early morning hours on June 8, 2014.

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect whose image was captured. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Kirkland Lake OPP at 1-800-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 567-5400.

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Sometime overnight on June 17, 2014 unknown persons went to the Essex Top Crop Sales business and stole diesel fuel from a tractor trailer parked next to the building.

Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received the theft report at approximately 8:00 am on June 18. There were two tractor trailer trucks parked side by side from 5:00 pm to 7:00 am. Both trucks are equipped with anti-siphon devices on their gas tanks. Suspects managed to defeat the anti-siphon unit on one truck and took approximately 373 litres of diesel fuel. The estimated loss of gas and cost to repair the aluminum fuel tank is $500.

Also on June 18, a resident in Campbellford reported that a vehicle parked at the water treatment plant had the hose from their vehicle’s gas tank was cut and fuel was siphoned from it. The estimated value of the loss is unknown at this time.

OPP are continuing to investigate these occurrences and would like to remind residents and business owners to be extra vigilant for suspicious persons or activity in and around vehicles, detached fuel tanks or other fuel containment areas because of the continuing rise of gas prices. Any suspicious person or activity should be reported to Police immediately.

(BARRIE. ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (Project “P”) in conjunction with South Simcoe Police Service and Barrie Police Service conducted a two month on-line undercover child pornography investigation titled Project Masquerade.

During the two month period, police identified individuals distributing child sexual exploitation images and attempting to lure children on the internet. Police executed a total of seven criminal code search warrants. The warrants were conducted in Barrie, Bradford, Kitchener and St. Catharines Ontario. The Niagara Regional Police Service and Waterloo Regional Police Service assisted with the investigation. Police have seized a quantity of computer devices and cellular phones containing images of child sexual abuse.

The following six persons have been charged with the offences listed:

Bruce ASHTON, Age 41 years of Barrie Ontario.

Luring to Facilitate Sexual Assault
Luring to Facilitate Invitation to Sexual Touching

Court Date: July 7, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie Ontario.

Brett HOFMAN, Age 24 years of Barrie Ontario.

Distribution of Child Pornography
Possession of Child Pornography

Court Date: June 30, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie Ontario.

George DEAR, Age 54 of Barrie Ontario.

Possession of Child Pornography

Court Date: June 30, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie Ontario.

William WICKENS, Age 41 years of St. Catharines Ontario.

Agreement to Meet a Child for a Sexual Purpose (Two Counts)
Invitation to Sexual Touching

Arrest Warrant Held

Glen UEBERSCHLAG, Age 65 of Kitchener Ontario.

Luring to Facilitate Sexual Assault
Luring to Facilitate Invitation to Sexual Touching
Make Available Sexually Explicit Material to a Child

Court Date: July 10, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Bradford Ontario

Gary ALLEN, Age 52 years of Bradford Ontario.

Luring to Facilitate Sexual Assault
Luring to Facilitate Invitation to Sexual Touching
Luring to Facilitate Making Child Pornography
Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Child

Court Date: July 3, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Bradford Ontario

The investigation is continuing.

(Otonabee South Monaghan Township, ON) – On Wednesday June 19, members of the Peterborough County OPP were called to investigate a number of Thefts reported by residents in the Burnham Line and Old Norwood Road area of Otonabee South Monaghan Township.

At some time in the late evening and early morning of June 18-19, unknown suspects attended several residence along Old Norwood Road and Burnham Line. At this time the suspects entered a number of unlocked motor vehicles and stole small amounts of change from each vehicle.

At one Burnham Line address the suspects gained entry to a locked shed and stole a purple mountain bike, at the same time leaving behind a mountain bike they brought with them.

The OPP would like to encourage anyone with information on this crime or any other crime to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or you can submit your information online at www.stopcrimehere.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.

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – On Friday, June 13, 2014, at approximately 7:03 a.m. Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an overnight break, enter and theft to a residence and detached garage in North Middlesex.

A bicycle, alcohol and a wallet were stolen.

As a result of the police investigation, the stolen property was recovered and a 16 year old male from the Municipality of North Middlesex ON was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime not exceeding $5000.00, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The youth was released and will be appearing in the London courts to answer to the charge.

To help combat property crimes, remember to always secure your property; lock your residence, vehicles and outbuildings; and immediately report any suspicious activity to police.

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).

(Bancroft, Ontario) – On Wednesday the 18th of June 2014, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received the report of a vehicle theft from a residence on Highway 28 in Faraday Township. Investigation revealed that sometime between 9:00 p.m. on June 17th and 4:40 p.m. on June 18th, silver 2000 Jaguar was stolen from a driveway.

The Bancroft OPP is asking anyone with information about this vehicle theft to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(BLANDFORD BLENHEIM TWP, ON.) – Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a break and enter to a residence located on Township Road 4, in Blandford Blenheim Township. It occurred on June 18, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. A resident returned home to discover unknown suspect(s) has forced entry into the home.

Stolen items include:

Acer laptop computer
Flat screen TV
Various jewellery
Canon camera
Power yard trimmers (2)

One Firearm

Winchester 22 calibre rifle (antique)

(BLANDFORD BLENHEIM TWP, ON.) – OPP also responded to a report of a break and enter to a residence on Blandford Road in Blandford Blenheim Township which occurred on June 18, 2014 between 9:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Resident returned home to find unknown suspect(s) had forced their way into the home.

Stolen items include:

Flat screen TV
Laptop
Various jewellery
Collection of pocket knives
Collection of watches

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for these incidents should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.

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.

(Nottawasaga)-On June 19, 2014 at 10:30am, the Mayor of Essa, the Essa Fire Chief and the Ontario Provincial Police will hold an update for the Media with regards to the current restoration process after the Tornado in Angus.

This Media update will be held at the OPP Command post at the Nottawasaga Pines High school on County Road 10 in Essa.

(COLLINGWOOD AND THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, ONTARIO) Auxiliary officers from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) went out to local parking lots in Collingwood and The Blue Mountains last night checking vehicle doors ensuring vehicles are locked.

“Lock It or Lose It” was developed by the OPP and the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) as a proactive crime reduction program designed to encourage drivers to take simple precautions that will protect their valuables from theft.

In total, 233 vehicles were checked last night, out of which only 3 were found unlocked and only 1 with valuables in plain view. Residents are reminded to remove valuables from their vehicles when parked for an extended period of time or move them out of sight and of course, lock their vehicle doors.

This is a great initiative from our Collingwood/The Blue Mountains OPP Auxiliaries which they conduct on a regular basis and once a car is checked, they will leave a leaflet on the car with information on crime prevention. A great reminder to continue to lock it or lose it and with the small numbers of cars found unlocked last night, it shows that residents are taking steps to prevent theft.

For more crime prevention tips, please visit www.opp.ca

(NIPIGON, ON.) – On June 5, 2014 at approximately 10:38 am on Highway 11-17 at the township of Lyon, Nipigon OPP stopped a 2007 Dodge truck for traveling in excess of 130 km / hr.

Upon speaking with the driver, the officer detected an odour of alcohol emitting from the driver’s breath. A Breath Sample Demand was issued and subsequently the driver was found to be almost four times over the legal limit.

31 year old James DEPAOLA of Thunder Bay, ON was arrested and charged with Driving With Over 80 mgs. of Alcohol in 100ml of blood. The accused has been released and is to appear in Nipigon Provincial Court on July 22, 2014 to answer to the charge.