Tag: OPP

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – A local male had his driver’s licence suspended and vehicle towed after being stopped by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On June 3, 2014 an OPP officer observed a vehicle travelling at 142 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Ski Hill Road near Bethany Hills Road. The officer subsequently stopped the vehicle and charged the driver with racing, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

Cory ANCHOR, 34 years of age, had his driver’s licence immediately suspended and the vehicle was towed from the scene to be impounded for 7 days. The accused will appear in court, in Lindsay, on July 8, 2014.

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Quinte West OPP is currently investigating a break and enter on James St in Trenton.

On June 3rd, 2014 between 8:30am and 2:00pm unknown person(s) entered a home on James St in Trenton. When inside the suspects took a large quantity of electronics items including video game consoles.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Quinte West OPP at 613-392-3561 or Crime Stoppers at 613-969-8477

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) The Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Sioux Lookout man with mischief following a dispute on Front Street.

During the early morning hours of June 4, 2014, officers on patrol were alerted by staff at a licensed establishment that an intoxicated individual had been refused entry into the premises.

In response to being denied entry, the accused proceeded to purposely defecate on the sidewalk in front of the building.

Charged with mischief for interfering with the lawful use and enjoyment of property is 38 year old Carlos TUESDAY of Sioux Lookout. TUESDAY remains in custody for a bail hearing.

The body of a 65 year old London, ON man was discovered earlier this morning June 3, 2014 along the shore of Lake Erie just west of Little Beach, Port Stanley, ON.

A local resident out for a walk discovered the body lying on the rocky shore around 10:37am and immediately contacted police.

Police investigation indicated that the male had been fishing from the shoreline at that location at the time of his death. Police located fishing equipment and other personal effects nearby as well as the victim’s vehicle was found parked in a nearby lot. The victim was last seen by family at approximately 2pm on June 2nd, 2014.

Police do not suspect foul play and the investigation indicated that the body had not been in the water nor had it washed up on shore from another location.

Police have identified the deceased as Antonio ROMAO, age 65 from London. A post mortem examination is scheduled for Wednesday June 4, 2014 at University Hospital in London to determine a cause of death.

Police can confirm that his incident is not related to last week’s search for a possible missing person off the west break wall in Port Stanley.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) -On May 29, 2014 at approximately 1:46 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to found finger-tip at the Erin Fairgrounds near the Dundas Street entrance in the Town of Erin.

Police are looking to identify who the finger-tip belongs to.

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.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) On Tuesday, June 3 2014 at approximately 2:15 am, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Highway 11/17. The officers observed the driver of a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop near Oliver Road.

Upon speaking with the driver, the officers detected an odour of alcohol emitting from the drivers breath. Further investigation revealed that the driver was over the legal limit.

Raphael CHICAGO, 19 years of age, from Thunder Bay was arrested and charged with Operate a Motor Vehicle with Over 80 mgs of Alcohol contrary to the Criminal Code.

He was also charged with Speeding and Young Driver have Blood Alcohol Content Above Zero contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

He is to appear in Provincial Court on August 26 2014 to answer to the charge.

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Fort Frances OPP Crime Unit with the assistance of the OPP North West Region Canine Unit, Treaty Three Police Service and the Sioux Lookout OPP Detachment have laid several charges stemming from a wave of property crime occurring over the past year.

Between July 2013 and May 2014, several break and enters were committed within the Rainy River and Kenora Districts including the communities of Town of Emo, Rainy River First Nation, Chapple Township and Nester Falls Township.

As a result of this lengthy investigation, two adults have been arrested and charged with a number of criminal offences and remain in custody pending a bail hearing in Fort Frances Court on June 9, 2014.

Zachary Charles LEONARD, age 27 years of Rainy River First Nations has been charged with a total of 34 criminal offences including:

11 x Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
17 x Break and Enter
1 x Break and Enter to a Dwelling House
Mischief
False Pretences
2 x Theft of Mail
Disguise with Intent (Mask)

Furthermore, Lori TOM, age 32, of Kenora, ON was arrested and charged with a total of 17 criminal offences including:

6 x Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

3 x Forgery

3 x Use a Forged Document

3 x Break and Enter

Theft of Mail

Fail to Comply with Court Order

Police would like to thank the public for their assistance during the course of this investigation. Officers are continuing to investigate. If anyone has information pertaining to these crimes or unreported crimes, they are urged to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – On Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 2:14 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the North Middlesex Fire Department and Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single motor vehicle crash on Queen Street near West Corner Drive in North Middlesex, ON.

As a result of the crash, two occupants, a 16 year old male passenger and a 15 year old male driver, both from Michigan, U.S.A., were transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

The youths remain in hospital where the passenger is listed in fair condition and the driver is listed in critical condition. Their identities are being withheld at this time.

Members of the West Region OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation team (TTCI) were deployed to assist with the investigation.

A section of Queen Street between Elginfield Road and Maguire Road was closed but has since been reopened.

The investigation is continuing and further information will be provided when available.

(CALEDON, ON)- On June 2nd, 2014, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a Dixie Road residence to investigate a theft of tools from a shop on the property. Sometime between May 12th and June 2nd, suspect(s) entered the shop through an unlocked door and stole a large quantity of tools including grinders, air guns and socket sets.

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 $2,00

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating a home invasion at a St Johns Road East, Woodhouse, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Monday, June 2, 2014 at approximately 4:37 p.m., police responded to the address after two unknown males attended the residence and gained entry.

Investigation determined that the two suspects attended the residence and sprayed the owner with a noxious substance. Both males then entered the home and proceeded to remove a quantity of prescription medication.

Both males then fled from the residence and were last seen running through the rear yard of the property.

The first suspect is being described as white male, 6’0, approximately 22 to 23 years of age, thin build, dark hair and was wearing a dark coloured muscle shirt.

The second suspect is described as a white male, approximately 22 years of age, thin build and was wearing a baseball cap.

The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. 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 reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times and to be extremely vigilant when any stranger arrives at your home. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

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 – TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

The investigation is continuing.

(Prince Edward County, ON)—On June 02, 2014 officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Prince Edward County detachment had an increased presence at the Sandbanks Provincial Park during “Skip Day” where thousands of area high school students had attended the beach. The OPP assisted Park Enforcement Officers in identifying and investigating violations and ensuring public safety.

The OPP conducted a RIDE check located at County Road 12, Sandbanks. At 4:30pm OPP stopped a motor vehicle. The male driver appeared to have been consuming alcohol. 18-year old, Quinton LOVE of Belleville was arrested for Operation With Over 80mgs. 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.

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

Between Sunday, May 31, 2014 and Monday, June 2, 2014, unknowns attended the address and gained entry into a shed that was located on the property. Once inside, unknowns removed various power tools, Mastercraft ratchet set, Poulan chainsaw and a chisel.

The theft is estimated at approximately $500 dollars.

The Norfolk County OPP Detachment is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is reminding the public to protect their property and valuables against would be thieves after receiving a report of a theft from a Goshen Road, Middleton, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

Between Tuesday, May 27, 2014 and Monday, June 2, 2014, unknown suspects attended the address and proceeded to remove the grounding wire from a cellular phone tower.

The theft is estimated at approximately $2,000 dollars.

The OPP would like to remind all community residents that if they see suspicious persons or vehicles, try to obtain as much detail as you can, write down the person(s) description, the type of vehicle they are driving and the licence plate number.

Then don’t delay, call the police and report it. 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122 will put you in contact with the nearest O.P.P. Communications Centre to report the activity. OPP (677) on your cellular will also work.

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.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating a Break and Enter at a Concession 2, Townsend, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Sunday, June 1, 2014 in the early morning hours, unknowns attended the address and gained entry into a detached garage located on the property. Once inside, unknowns proceeded to remove a 2007 Suzuki All Terrain-Vehicle, John Deere riding lawn mower and a weed trimmer.

The theft is valued at approximately $4,200 dollars.

The Norfolk County OPP Detachment is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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 is investigating a theft at a Mackay Avenue, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Monday, June 2, 2014, police were contacted by a concerned resident after a quantity of prescription medication was taken from the residence.

The Norfolk County OPP Detachment is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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.