Tag: OPP

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment working with our Community Partners recognize there will be a large influx of visitors to the area on Friday, June 13, 2014.

To ensure the orderly flow of traffic and pedestrians, it is necessary to redirect traffic. St. George St., will become a one way street for south bound traffic only. St. Andrew St., will become a one way street for north bound traffic only. Main St. will be closed to through traffic.

Nelson Street from Main Street to St. Patrick Street will be closed. Nelson Street to St. George Street will be closed. Nelson Street (Radical Road) to Blueline Road will be west bound traffic only. St. Patrick Street will be closed from Chapman Street to Bridge Street. Clinton Street will be closed to St. Andrew’s Street to St. Patrick Street. Union Street at Prospect Street will be closed to through traffic.

Traffic barriers will be placed on Main St, St. George St., and St. Andrews St. from Walker St., to Nelson St. Barricades will be erected at a time as designated by the Incident Commander in response to traffic volume.

No parking will be permitted on the east side of St. Andrew St., or on the west side of St. George St., Port Dover for the entire day. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

There will be a highly visible Police presence to ensure the safety of those in attendance and assist with traffic related issues. Media outlets will be advised of any significant changes.

(PICKLE LAKE, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tactical and Rescue Unit (TRU) as well as members of the North West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the North West Region Crime Unit along with Pickle Lake Detachment members have arrested and charged one male after the execution of a warrant at a residence on Lakeview Crescent in Pickle Lake the morning of June 9, 2014.

As a result of the investigation, Cory FOX, a 22-year-old male from Pickle Lake has been charged with two counts of Assault contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code:

The accused has been held in custody and will appear in Sioux Lookout Court on June 9, 2014.

The investigation is continuing.

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON.) – On June 8th, 2014 at approximately 4:00 a.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police, Clearview Fire Department and Simcoe County Paramedic Service responded to a single motor vehicle collision on King Street in the Town of Stayner.

An initial investigation by OPP revealed that a motor vehicle operate by a 20 year old female that was travelling in the northbound lanes, crossed into the southbound lanes then onto the west shoulder striking a metal pole shearing it into two then striking a telephone pole breaking that also.

A further investigation into the driver of this vehicle motor revealed that she was operating it while under the influence of alcohol.

Charged with “Impaired operation” and “Fail or Refuse to Provide Sample” is Diana V. GOSTICK 20 years old from Collingwood. First appearance is June 24th, 2014 in Collingwood court.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating a Break and Enter at a Highway 3, Woodhouse, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Saturday, June 7, 2014 in the early morning hours, unknowns attended the Simcoe Gospel Chapel and gained entry. Once inside, unknowns proceeded to damage various areas of the church and write obscenities on the walls.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

“The OPP continue to appeal to all residents to report any and all suspicious activity to police when it happens and are urging all residents to contact police immediately,” comments Constable Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment Crime Unit continues to investigate a fail to remain, fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Cockshutt Rd. (former Woodhouse Twp), Norfolk County, Ontario.

On Saturday, May 14, 2011 at approximately 5:17 a.m., 20-year-old Chad EVERETS, of Port Hope, Ontario, was struck by an unknown vehicle on Cockshutt Road. The unknown vehicle never stopped and left the scene.

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is reminding the public of this investigation and if anyone has any information to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.

“The OPP are currently following up on information provided by the public however someone in the community has knowledge of this collision and we need them to have the courage to come forward.” comments Inspector Zvonko Horvat, Norfolk County OPP Detachment Commander.

Police are asking anyone who may have seen Chad EVERETS or the suspect vehicle in the early morning hours of May 14, 2011 or who may have information about this investigation is being asked to contact the Norfolk 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 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) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male after police were called to investigate an incident at a Walker Street, Port Dover, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Friday, June 6, 2014 at approximately 3:20 p.m., police were contacted by a concerned citizen after observing a suspicious male walking up and down Walker Street exposing himself.

The male is being described as white, mid 30’s, dark coloured hair, thin dark coloured handlebar moustache, wearing tight grey shorts, blue short sleeved shirt with a Nike symbol on the chest, blue baseball cap and mirrored sunglasses.

Investigation determined that the male held a black coloured back pack in front of his body and when he would pass unsuspecting females, the male would expose his genitals.

The male was then observed to enter the public restroom and upon exiting was wearing different clothing after he realized that the concerned citizen was contacting police. The male was described as wearing baggy khaki cargo shorts, blue short sleeved shirt and was carrying the backpack on his shoulder.

The male was last seen walking on Walker Street towards the Port Dover Bridge.

The police are seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(CALEDON, ON) – On June 5, 2014 shortly before noon, an officer from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting speed enforcement in the area of the 410 overpass and Kennedy Road. The officer observed the driver of a black Suzuki GX7 travelling northbound at a high rate of speed and determined the speed at 152 km/hr. in an 80 km/hr. zone.

As a result, Clinton G. KRUCHKA, 31, from St. Catharines was charged with Race a Motor Vehicle.

The vehicle was impounded for seven days as a result of the stunt driving charge.

The driver is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Caledon on July 28, 2014.

Police remind motorists that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways. Educating the public about safe driving practices is a priority.

(CALEDON, ON)- On June 6, 2014, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a Hilltop Drive residence to investigate a break and enter. Sometime on June 5th between 5 pm and midnight, suspect(s) entered the residence through an unlocked door. The suspect(s) stole a Hewlett Packard laptop and an Apple Mac Pro laptop.

Police are reminding residents to contact the OPP Communications Centre immediately at 1-888-310-1122 to report any suspicious activity or suspicious vehicles in the area. Information such as suspect physical descriptions, suspect vehicles and direction of travel are useful tools for investigators.

Police are asking anyone with information about this break and enter to contact Provincial Constable Linton, Caledon OPP at 905-584-2241 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). 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.

(NEMI Township, ON) – On Sunday June 08, 2014 at 7:10 pm Manitoulin OPP responded to a vehicle rollover which occurred on the Greenbush Road in Northeastern Manitoulin and The Islands Township. Witness report advised that five people were in a 2007 Black Buick vehicle when it left the road and flipped over. All five exited the vehicle and left the scene in another passing vehicle. That vehicle was intercepted by police. The driver was identified and as a result of the investigation the driver has been charged with numerous offences.

Charged with Failing to Remain at the Scene, Failing to Report, Failing to Give Required Information, Fail to Report Property Damage and Careless Driving all under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario is Howard MacPHERSON age 51 of Andeck Onmi Kanning First Nation.

(Gordon Township, ON) – On Sunday June 08, 2014 at 8:16 am Manitoulin OPP officers were called to a residence in Gordon Township. The owner returned to his property to advise that two 4 wheel ATV’s had been stolen and a tractor had been tampered with. As a result of this investigation police were able to recover the ATV’s and a male was arrested in relation to these thefts.

Charged with three counts of Theft over $5000 is Marc Armand LARABEE age 21 of West Nipissing, Ontario. He was released from custody and will be appearing in Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay to answer to the said charges.

(Little Current, ON) – On Friday June 06 2014 at 4:17 pm an altercation took place between two employees at local business located in Little Current. Members of the OPP were called and as a result of an investigation an employee was charged with offences.

Charged with Assault with a Weapon and Uttering Threats is Ronald KILGOUR age 53 of Assiginack Township. He was released from custody and will be appearing in Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay to answer to the said charges.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On June 6, 2014 at approximately 11:10 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Street Crime Unit (SCU) were monitoring a property on Highway 6, north of the City Limits in Guelph/Eramosa Township. Officers observed a male party leave that location on a bicycle and observed him a short time later in a parking lot of a business, in the City of Guelph, involved in what officers believed to be a drug deal with another male.

Officers arrested the two males and subsequently seized a quantity of methamphetamine, marihuana and cash.

Jonathon BARBER aged 38 of no fixed address has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Marihuana contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and was held for a Bail Hearing.

Christian KASTOR aged 34 of Guelph has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Court on July 22, 2014 to answer to the charge.

(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Kenora Forensic Identification Unit, Scenes of Crime Officers and Kenora Crime Unit are investigating another break and enter that occurred on May 30, 2014 and May 31, 2014.

On Friday May 30, 2014 at 8:00 am police received a report of a subject entering a residence in the Airport Road area of Kenora. The subject entered the residence and stole alcohol while the home owners were sleeping.

On Saturday May 31, 2014 at 2:38 am police received a report that an unknown suspect had entered a residence in the Rabbit Lake area of Kenora. Once again, an occupant of the residence woke up and saw the suspect in the residence. The suspect fled the scene upon waking the occupant.

As a result of these investigations, Donovan PERRAULT, age 18 of Dalles First Nation, has been charged with Break Enter- Commit an Indictable Offence and Break and Enter a Place- with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

He is to appear in court on July 3, 2014 to answer to the charges.

(KENORA, ON) Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made a drug seizure in result of a traffic stop on Highway 17 in the Township of Haycock. On Friday June 6, 2014 at approximately 10:30am, police stopped a vehicle on Highway 17 for a traffic violation. The police investigation resulted in the arrest of the male driver and search of the vehicle. With the assistance of the Organized Crime and Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) Kenora Drug Unit, police located approximately 4 pounds of Marihuana in the vehicle along with an amount of Canadian Currency. The drugs have an estimated street value of $8,000.

As a result of the investigation, Joseph FRECHETTE, age 55 of West Pineridge, Manitoba has been charged with Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the purpose of Trafficking-under 3kg, Trafficking Schedule II Substance-Cannabis Marihuana under 3 kg under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5, 000 contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

He is to appear in court on July 17, 2014 to answer to the charges.

(POINT EDWARD, ON) Two Sarnia residents have been arrested and charged by the Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) after an investigation into a theft.

During the afternoon of June 8, 2014 Lambton OPP became involved in the investigation which involved the theft of a Rolex watch with an estimated value of $38,000.00 (Thirty-eight thousand).

The incident took place during an auction in Point Edward however the suspects were subsequently arrested in Sarnia. The stolen watch was recovered by OPP officers during the investigation.

Ronald HOFSTEEDE, 48 years of age from Sarnia, ON has a Sarnia court date of July 21, 2014 to answer to the charges of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.00 as well as Theft Over $5000.00

Shelley CROTEAU, 45 years of age from Sarnia, ON has a Sarnia court date of July 21, 2014 to answer to the charge of Theft Over $5000.00

The matter is now before the courts.