Tag: OPP

(Oro-Medonte, ON) – On June 7th, 2014 at 2:19 am police were called to Bass Lake Provincial Park to assist park wardens with a suspected drunk driver. Police attended and investigated the driver of a Ford pickup truck at the park. As a result of the investigation, Brandon LITTLE age 20 years of Tottenham has been charged for Driving While Ability Impaired and Care or Control Over 80 mgs.

His licence was suspended for a period of 90 days under the Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) program and his motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

LITTLE is scheduled to appear at the Provincial Courts in Barrie on Monday June 23rd, 2014

(Otonabee South Monaghan Township, ON)-On Saturday June 7th at approximately 9:35 a.m. Peterborough County OPP officers were dispatched to a report o a plane crash at Peterborough Airport on Airport Road.

A small Vans 2010 Model RV9A aircraft crashed approximately 300 metres from the airstrip at Peterborough Airport. Area Fire Personnel and Emergency Medical Services responded with the Police to the scene.

It is reported that the aircraft had just taken off form the Airport and had experienced engine problems. It had only flown approximately one mile before the pilot turned the plan around and had been initiating a priority landing when the plane lost power and stalled short of the runway.

The pilot of the aircraft a 62year old male of Pickering, was th only occupant of the aircraft and was able to walk away from the crash, receiving only minor injuries. He was transported to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for observation and was released shortly afterwards.

Transport Canada have been notified of this incident, however will not be continuing an investigation into the incident.

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – In the early morning hours of Saturday June 7th, 2014, Quinte West OPP were called to an address on Gould Street in Trenton for the report of break and enter. Police investigation revealed that a 41 year old male from Cobourg had been asked to leave the Trenton address earlier that night. The male was intoxicated and refused to leave. The female home owner physically removed the male from her residence, however; the male used his fist to break the glass in the door and regain entry into the residence.The male was arrested and charged with break and enter andwill appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Monday June 9th, 2014.

(Prince Edward County, ON)—On June 07, 2014 at 5:29pm officers with the Ontario Provincial Police Prince Edward County detachment were called to a single motor vehicle collision on County Road 22, South of Picton. The police investigation revealed that a single motor vehicle left the roadway and had struck a tree. The female driver appeared to have been consuming alcohol.

49-year old Jill CHATTERTON of Oshawa was arrested for Operating While Impaired, contrary to Section 253(1)(a) and Operation with over 80 mgs. of Alcohol, contrary to Section 253(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was not injured and was later released from police custody on a promise to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Picton on June 25, 2014.

(Prince Edward County, ON)—On June 07, 2014 at 2:21am officers with the Ontario Provincial Police Prince Edward County detachment were conducting a RIDE check in the Village of Consecon. A vehicle attempted to avoid the check point and was soon stopped on Mill St. The female driver appeared to have been consuming alcohol.

31-year old Earla STRUTHERS of Prince Edward County was arrested for Operating While Impaired, contrary to Section 253(1)(a) and Operation with over 80 mgs. of Alcohol, contrary to Section 253(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was later released from police custody on a promise to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Picton on June 25, 2014.

Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Drug Enforcement Unit, executed a Controlled Drug and Substances Act search warrant on June 5, 2014 at a private residence located on Springwater Road, Central Elgin

The search warrant resulted in police seizing the following;

Cocaine
Crack Cocaine
Methamphetamine
Cannabis Marihuana
Oxycodone Pills
Fentanyl Patches

The approximate value of the drugs seized is estimated at $12,775.00

Police also seized drug paraphernalia associated with the trafficking of Controlled Substances, a police scanner, computer equipment and counter surveillance equipment. Two motor vehicles were also seized as a result of the investigation under proceeds of crime.

Police have arrested and charged the following people;

Terrance Chase, MCCORMICK, age 23 of Central Elgin, ON. Has been charged with;

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine)for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

2. Two Counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance Section 4(1) CDSA

3. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code

4. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (other drug) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) CDSA

Kimberly HOOD, age 50 of Central Elgin, ON has been charged with;

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine)for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

2. Two Counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance (other drug) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) CDSA

3. Possession of a Schedule I Substance Section 4(1) CDSA

Terry MCCORMICK, age 50 of Central Elgin, ON has been charged with;

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine)for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

2. Possession of a Schedule I Substance Section 4(1) CDSA

3. Possession of a Schedule II Substance Cannabis Marihuana Under 30gram section 4(1) of the CDSA

4. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (other drug) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) CDSA

David KNELSEN, age 30 of Norfolk County has been charged with;

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

2. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (other drug) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) CDSA

3. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code

Kenneth FRIESEN, age 25 of Township of Malahide has been charged with;

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance Section 4(1) CDSA

2. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

3. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (other drug) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) CDSA

4. Possession of a Schedule II Substance Cannabis Marihuana Under 30gram section 4(1) of the CDSA

Daniel HOLLINGSWORTH, age 28 of Aylmer, ON has been charged with;

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

2. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (other drug) for the Purposes of Trafficking Sec 5(2) CDSA

3. Possession of a Schedule I Substance Section 4(1) CDSA

4. Possession of a Schedule II Substance Cannabis Marihuana Under 30gram section 4(1) of the CDSA

Michael William HANSEN, age 38 of St. Thomas, ON has been charged with;

1. Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) Section 4(1) CDSA

2. Possession of a Schedule I Substance Section (Other Drugs) Section 4(1) CDSA

Michael HANSEN has been released on conditions while Chase MCCORMICK, Terry MCCORMICK, Kimberly HOOD, David KNELSEN, Daniel HOLLINGSWORTH and Kenneth FRIESEN were held for a show cause bail hearing.

(POINT EDWARD, ON) Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid weapon and drug charges against three American citizens after an incident at the Blue Water Bridge on June 7, 2014 around 7:30 p.m.

A 19 year old female driver, a 24 year old male passenger and a 26 year old male passenger all remain in custody awaiting a Sarnia court appearance on June 9, 2014 to answer to charges of:

Possess a loaded prohibited firearm

Import into Canada a prohibited weapon

Possess a quantity of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking

During the investigation at the Blue Water Bridge, a quantity of suspected cocaine was located as well as a loaded .380 handgun.

There is no further information as the matter is now before the courts.

(GRAND BEND, ON) On June 6, 2014 around 2:00 p.m. Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) bicycle officers were on patrol at the main beach parking lot when they stopped and spoke with persons occupying a Mercedes vehicle.

During the conversation, the OPP officers became aware of the presence of marihuana and arrested the driver and passenger.

Gabrielle GITMAN, 23 years of age from London, ON has a Sarnia court date of July 9, 2014 to answer to the charge of possession of marihuana under 30 grams.

(FOREST, ON) On June 5, 2014 just before 7:00 p.m. members of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region Canine Unit, and Lambton Street Crimes Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence located on Ann Street.

The lone occupant was arrested without incident and charged with:

Possession of a quantity of: Cannabis Resin, Oxycodone pills, and Cocaine.

Possession of Cannabis Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking (under 3 kg)

Evan PORTER, 20 years of age from Bosanquet Township, ON has a Sarnia court date of August 13, 2014 to answer to the charges.

(WARREN, ON) – On June 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., officers from the Warren Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Highway 17 (between Sutcliffe Road and the Veuve River Bridge) in the Municipality of Markstay-Warren.

Investigation revealed that an eastbound car drifted across the centre line and sideswiped a westbound SUV. The eastbound car continued across the westbound lane and struck a westbound motorcycle head-on.

The 58-year-old male driver of the eastbound car, who is from North Bay, was transported to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.

The 55-year-old female driver of the westbound SUV, from Sudbury and her 57-year-old female passenger, from Callander were not injured.

The male driver and female passenger on the motorcycle were pronounced dead at the scene. They are identified as: Alain LACOURSIERE, age 48 of Val Caron and Kerrie LEBLANC, age 48, also of Val Caron.

Highway 17 re-opened in both directions at 9:15 p.m. last night.

The investigation is continuing with the assistance of an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and a Technical Traffic Collision Investigator and charges are pending.

(WARREN, ON) – On June 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., officers from the Warren Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Highway 17 (just east of Sutcliffe Rd.) in the Municipality of Markstay-Warren.

Preliminary investigation revealed that an eastbound car crossed the centre line and sideswiped a westbound vehicle. The eastbound car subsequently struck a westbound motorcycle with two occupants.

The male driver of the eastbound car was transported to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries. The occupants of the westbound vehicle were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Both occupants on the motorcycle were pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Highway 17 is anticipated to be closed until approximately 9:00 p.m. while officers complete their investigation.

A detour has been set-up for eastbound passenger vehicles through Sutcliffe Road and westbound passenger vehicles can take Nipissing Road in Warren then onto Sutcliffe Road.

Westbound tractor-trailers and heavy vehicles are being detoured through Highway 64 in Verner to Highway 535 or onto Highway 69.

Eastbound tractor-trailers and heavy vehicles are being detoured through Highway 535 in Hagar onto either Highway 64 or Highway 69.

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

(NAPANEE, ON) – On June 6, 2014 at approximately 6:10pm, officers of the Napanee detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a deceased adult male near Daley Road, Tyendinaga Township.

Upon arrival, officers located the male and an adult female also deceased, near by. The names of the deceased are not being released pending notification of next-of-kin.

Post mortem examinations have been scheduled for today, June 7, 2014 at Kingston General Hospital.

‎The Napanee Crime Unit, under the direction of OPP Acting Detective Inspector Peter Donnelly, Criminal Investigation Branch, is continuing the investigation. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

The OPP encourages everyone to practice personal safety at all times. Tips can be found at www.opp.ca.

(DEEP RIVER, ON) – In the evening of May 29, 2014 members of the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the Ontario Provicial Police (OPP) launched an investigation involving a red Chevrolet Camero in the Town of Deep River.

The Camero was involved in a collision with a pedestrian who sustained non-life threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, 25-year-old Joseph GOODENOUGH of Lanark Highlands Twp. has been arrested and charged with:

Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm,
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm,
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle,
Fail to Stop at the Scene of an Accident Causing Bodily Harm,
Flight From Police Causing Bodily Harm,
Flight From Police and
Obstruct Police.

He was held for a bail hearing on June 5, 2014 where he was released on a recognizance to reappear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke, on June 24, 2014.

Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who has information regarding it are asked to call the UOVOPP at (613)735-0188 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) – A collaborative effort between Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford County OPP, Middlesex County OPP, Middlesex County OPP Canine Unit and London Police Service resulted in the arrest of two male parties.

On Thursday May 29, 2014 at approximately 1:23 a.m. Huron County OPP was attempting to stop a vehicle reported stolen out of the City of London. The suspect vehicle continued southbound where it was observed travelling at a high rate of speed on Richmond Street in Lucan-Biddulph Township, Middlesex County.

Officers successfully deployed a spike belt and the vehicle eventually came to a stop south of Ten Mile Road in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre. The occupants fled the vehicle on foot. A canine track was initiated with the assistance of Middlesex County OPP, Oxford County OPP and London Police Service. As a result, two male suspects were arrested without incident.

Ronald TOWLE, age 31 of London, ON was charged with the following and remains in custody:

One count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
Two counts of Fail to Comply with Recognizance contrary to Section 145(3) of the CCC
One count of Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the CCC

William TURNER, age 25 of London, ON was charged with the following and has since been released from custody:

One count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the CCC

Both parties will attend a London Courtroom at a later date to speak to the charges.

The investigation continues.

(GRAVENHURST, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) of the Bracebridge detachment is investigating two break and enters that happened yesterday.

On June 5, 2014 between 10:40 am -11:00 am a residence on Springwood Crescent in Gravenhurst was broken into while the owners were away for a short time. The suspect(s) left out the rear door as the owners arrived home, and nothing was reported stolen.

On the same day between 12:00 am -1:00 pm a residence on Covered Bridge Trail in Bracebridge was broken into while the owners were away for a short time. The suspect(s) stole jewelry and some money.

If you have heard any information regarding these crimes or have seen any suspicious people in the area please contact Bracebridge OPP at 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.