Tag: OPP

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) -Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter call at a rural home located on Eramosa-Garafraxa Town Line . It occurred June 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) stole;

Browning gun safe 60’ tall- black
Smith and Wesson-revolver-22 caliber
Remington long gun- 788-22 caliber with scope
Browning log gun- xbolt-bolt action-25-06 caliber with scope
Remington long gun-66 black nylon-bolt action-22 caliber
Remington long gun-700 BDL-bolt action with scope
Remington shot gun-1100-12 gauge
Various pieces of hunting equipment
Personal documents

Anyone with information regarding this crime, please contact Wellington 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 submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – On May 24, 2014 at approximately 7:20 pm Carleton Place Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were approached on Mill Street by a woman who was concerned about a female she had seen earlier by the Mississippi River. It appeared that the female was confused and wet from being in the river.

Officers checked the river shoreline in the area of Mill Street and Princess Street and observed a female in neck high water clinging onto branches of a bush on the shoreline. She appeared to be weak, cold and unable to speak. Two officers were able to physically pull the female from the swift moving water. The 55 year old Carleton Place woman was taken to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries and further assessment.

Investigators would like to speak to the good citizen who alerted officers. Please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On June 12, 2014, just after 9:30 p.m., Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge pickup truck, at Park Avenue and Lacroix Street in Chatham.

Subsequent OPP traffic investigation at roadside revealed that the driver’s licence was suspended and that he was operating the vehicle without insurance. Further investigation led to the seizure of a small amount of suspected Fentanyl.

As a result, the driver, 20 year old Matthew SETON, from Chatham, has been charged with the following:

Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Driving While Under Suspension (x2), contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance, under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

The driver is scheduled to appear in a Chatham court on July 17, 2014, to answer to the charges.

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) of the Bracebridge detachment is investigating a daytime break and enter on Denniss Drive in Bracebridge.

On June 12, 2014 at 1:25 pm the OPP were called to attend an address on Denniss Drive in the Town of Bracebridge to investigate a reported break and enter.

The residence was found to have been broken into while the owners were away for a short time. The suspect(s) stole multiple items and left the residence quickly.

If you have heard any information regarding this crime or have seen any suspicious people or vehicles in the area please contact Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 705-645-2211.

This investigation is ongoing and police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP at (705) 645-2211 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. 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.

(CALEDON, ON) – On June 13, 2014 at approximately 2:25 am, an off-duty officer contacted the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to report a possible impaired driver on Mayfield Road, west of The Gore Road. The off-duty officer reported that the driver had swerved into the eastbound lane while travelling westbound. The off-duty officer took evasive action to prevent a motor vehicle collision. The suspect driver stopped his vehicle in the middle of the road and spoke with the off-duty officer. When Caledon OPP officers arrived on the scene spoke to the male driver, they immediately detected a strong odour of alcohol on his breath. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to Detachment for testing.

In conclusion, Walter WATSON, 54, of Richmond Hill was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Over 80 and Dangerous Driving of a Motor Vehicle.

The Administrative Drivers’ Licence Suspension (ADLS) program was initiated and his motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to make his first appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on June 26, 2014.

If you suspect that someone is driving or is about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. If you see that someone is impaired and intends on driving, do not let them drive.

(CALEDON, ON) – On June 12th, 2014 a resident from The Gore Road contacted the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to report a theft of construction equipment.

The complainant reported that sometime overnight, suspect(s) attended his residence and stole a 1995 yellow WELD, model 600, tri-axle trailer which contained a mini Kubota excavator.

Police are asking anyone with information about this theft to contact Provincial Constable Rideout at 905-584-2241. You can submit information online at www.peelcrimestoppers.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.

(CALEDON, ON) – On June 12th, 2014 at approximately 4:30 pm, Airport Road homeowners returned home and located a male inside their house rummaging through a freezer. The homeowners confronted the male who stated he was inside the house looking for a friend. The male abruptly left the residence on bicycle and the homeowners contacted police.

Within minutes, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the area and located the suspect riding his bicycle northbound on Airport Road. The male was arrested and held in custody overnight.

Adam Glenn CARROLL, 30, of Brampton was arrested and charged with Break and Enter into a dwelling house.

He is scheduled to make an appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville later today.

(INGERSOLL, ON.) – Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating the report of a missing female from Norwich Township. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 55 year old Karen ELSBRIE. ELSBRIE last had contact with her family on June 11, 2014 at approximately 5:00 a.m. ELSBRIE is described as:

5’1

140 lbs

Medium build

Dark shoulder length brown straight hair

Hazel eyes

Clothing descriptors are as follows:

Black yoga style pants

Light blue t-shirt

Blue running shoes

ELSBRIE’s vehicle was located at the Highway 401 and Highway 19 car park. OPP are involved in an ongoing search in the Ingersoll area and the investigation is continuing. Police are concerned about her welfare and are actively seeking ELSBRIE or any information members of the public may have regarding her whereabouts. If anyone has any information or has seen Karen ELSBRIE

(TILLSONBURG, ON.) – Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a break and enter to a residence located on Fourth Street, in the Town of Tillsonburg which occurred between June 8 and June 9, 2014.

As a result of investigation and warrants executed, three firearms were recovered and four males arrested. The Smith & Wesson M&P – 223 calibre rifle remains outstanding.

William WHITCROFT, 22 years of age of Tillsonburg was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:

Fail to Comply with Probation Order (2 counts)
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/ammunition
Careless storage of Firearm, weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 – in Canada
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

Kyle WEATHERSTON, 25 years old of Tillsonburg was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:

Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition
Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Firearm
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

Nathan MARTIN, 27 years old of Tillsonburg was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:

Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition
Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Firearm
Possession of Firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Break & Enter a place and steal a firearm

Daniel DUNN, 29 years of age of Tillsonburg was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:

Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition
Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Firearm

All males have been remanded into custody pending bail hearings.

The investigation is continuing.

Any person with information regarding this incident 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.

(INGERSOLL, ON.) – The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to investigate several reports of graffiti sprayed throughout The Town of Ingersoll overnight between June 6 and 7, 2014.

As a result of investigation, four arrests have been made and several charges laid.

Christopher BALKEMA, 18 years old of Ingersoll was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with Mischief Under $5,000 – 11 counts. The male was released on a recognizance of bail.

Jacob HAMILTON, 21 years old of Ingersoll was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with Mischief Under $5,000 – 5 counts. The male was released on an undertaking.

A 15 year old male youth of Ingersoll and a 17 year old male youth of South-West Oxford Township were both charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with Mischief Under $5,000 – 3 counts. Both young offenders were released on an undertaking.

(COLBORNE, ON) -On June 12, 2014 Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a vacant home in Colborne where old explosives were discovered by a company contracted to clean the house.

Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton was contacted and sent their Explosive Disposal Flight (EDF) unit to remove and destroy the explosives at a nearby quarry.

OPP would like to remind the public that in the event they find what appears to be old explosives, to not touch or move them, but to contact police immediately.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) -Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a theft call of a Wallenstein Wood Splitter that was stolen from a farm on 3rd Line, Town of Minto. The theft occurred sometime between June 9, 2014 12:00 p.m. and June 11, 2014 10:00 a.m. The wood splitter is described as blue and 4 years old.

Anyone with information regarding this crime, please contact Wellington 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 submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(ARMOUR TWP, ON) On Wednesday June 11, 2014, the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with members of the North East Region Crime Unit, the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), the North East Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and Canine executed a warrant on a Chetwynd Road, Armour Township residence.

OPP officers arrested and charged 4 people within in the residence with various drug and firearm offences. Charged are;

1. Louise RUMFORD, 43 Steven E RUMFORD, 40, Steven D RUMFORD, 22 and Spencer RUMFORD, 19 all of Armour Township.

All 4 accused have been charged with possession of cannabis marihuana for the purpose of trafficking and possession of cannabis marihuana, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Steven D RUMFORD has additionally been charged with several firearm offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. All of the accused except for Steven D. RUMFORD have been released from custody and are to appear in Provincial Court on July 24, 2014 in Sundridge, Ontario. Steven D. RUMFORD has been remanded into custody awaiting a bail hearing on Friday June 13, 2014 in Parry Sound, Ontario.

(TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) – With the completion of next of kin notifications and a post mortem examination which was conducted on Wednesday at the Office of the Chief Coroner in Toronto, the OPP can now confirm that 69-year old Michael MANNAPSO of Tiny Township was the pilot involved in the airplane crash on Monday June 9, 2014 at the Huronia Regional Airport.

Although the exact cause of death will not be released, police can confirm that the causal factors surrounding his death are consistent with the events which took place as the plane attempted to land at the airport.

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – Following the evacuation initiated as a result of gas leak in the town of Kapuskasing on June 12, 2014, authorities at the scene have deemed the source as being gasoline based and not natural gas. The Kapuskasing Public Works and Fire Department remain at the scene in an effort to locate the contaminating source. The established perimeter of the affected area remains under evacuation and is secured by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) until further notice.

Authorities are requesting that residents who detect an odour of gasoline within their residents to evacuate the premise immediately, report it to the Kapuskasing Public Works Department by dialing (705) 337-4268 and to subsequently register with the Canadian Red Cross at the Kapuskasing Sports Palace located at 70 Brunelle Road North.

Affected residents will remain in a state of evacuation until it is declared safe to return.