Tag: OPP

(LAKESHORE, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Lakeshore is currently investigating the theft of two air conditioning units from a construction site on Deer Run Trail in Lakeshore.

The units were taken between May 18, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. and May 19, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. from the garage of a new construction site. They are described as Comfort Star Air Conditioners and are for residential use.

A male, described as being short, white with a thin build with short blond hair, was seen leaving the area driving a late model grey or silver pickup truck.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding this theft, to contact the Essex County Street Crimes Unit at 519-723-2491.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(MUNICIPALITY OF GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at approximately 5:33 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Grey Rd. 4, east of Durham Rd. B, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

The vehicle, a 2012 Ford SUV, was observed travelling on the shoulder of Grey Rd. 4 at a slow speed prior to driving down a steep embankment into the east ditch and continuing for several meters into an open field.

Police arrived and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. A part bottle of alcohol was seized from the vehicle.

The driver was transported to hospital by ambulance as a precaution. She was arrested for impaired driving. Breath tests conducted indicated she had more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in her system.

Barbara DAYE, 60, of the Township of Southgate, was charged with impaired driving and over 80 milligrams, as well as driving a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor under the Liquor Licence Act.

She is to appear in Court in Owen Sound on Thursday, June 19, 2014.

(CALEDON, ON)- On May 23, 2014, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a Chester Drive residence to investigate a break and enter. Sometime between 3:15 and 3:45 pm, suspect(s) entered the property through a side gate. Once inside the backyard, the suspect(s) entered the residence through an unlocked door. The suspect(s) stole jewellery including opal necklaces and four gold service pins.

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 Charles, 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.

(TECUMSEH, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Essex County is reminding the public to lock their vehicles, wherever they are parked and unattended, after a string of vehicle break in’s in Tecumseh.

The area of St. Mark’s Road in Tecumseh had approximately 17 vehicles entered over a one night period last week. Several items were stolen including GPS units, phone charges, change, sunglasses, headphones, alcohol and clothing.

Police are advising the public to remove valuables from your vehicles before leaving them and ensure that your vehicle is locked.

Attached are two still photos of the suspects from the above thefts. If you recognize the persons in the photo, you are asked to contact the OPP.

If you see anything or anyone suspicious, you are asked to contact police immediately.

Police are asking anyone with information with regards to these thefts, to contact the Essex County OPP Street Crimes Unit at 519-723-2491.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(South Dundas) – SD&G OPP officers are currently (30May14) at the scene of a tractor trailer overturned in the median on Highway 401, eastbound, west of Iroquois, South Dundas Township.

The collision occurred at approximately 3:38am and the eastbound lanes had initially been closed and traffic re-routed from Cardinal to Iroquois. The lanes have since been re-opened with one lane operational. This will be in effect for approximately 3 hours as the unit and its contents (non-hazardous) are removed. The male driver of the vehicle was not injured.

Motorists should take into consideration that flow of traffic will be reduced in the area and drive cautiously for the safety of personnel tending to the scene.

An investigation continues.

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for help to identify the driver of a fail to remain collision involving pedestrian.

On May 27, 2014 at 5:20 p.m. police received a call of a collision involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle on Hillside Drive north in Elliot Lake. When officers arrived they learned that a male pedestrian was crossing Hillside Drive North near Spruce Avenue when a vehicle travelling southbound on Hillside struck him and immediately left the scene. The suspect vehicle is described as an older dull black or burgundy boxy looking vehicle.

The pedestrian was transported to hospital by ambulance where he was treated for minor injuries and released.

If you have any information regarding this collision or any criminal activity, call 705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS); submit an e-tip from The Crime Stopper’s web-site at www.saultcrimestoppers.com or send a text to keyword SSM to the short code number 274637

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – On May 27, 2014 at approximately 3:15 p.m. a vehicle being operated by an unknown male approached a youth as he was walking from Lady Mac Kenzie Public School, on Kirkfield Road in Kirkfield. The male offered the youth a ride. The youth, who did not recognize the male, declined the offer. The incident was reported to the police on May 28, 2014.

On May 29, 2014 the OPP, working with Lady Mac Kenzie PS and the Trillium Lakelands District School Board, shared this information with the public and the male driver was subsequently identified.

Investigation confirmed that the driver believed that he was offering his neighbour’s son a ride home. This was a case of mistaken identity.

The OPP would like to thank everyone for their assistance with identifying the unknown male in such a quick manner.

(HEARST, ON) – Following the collaborative efforts of the Members of the James Bay Hearst Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the James Bay Crime Unit, the Northeast Region Emergency Response Team, the OPP Canine Unit and OPP Helicopter, a Hearst man was apprehended shortly before 8:00 pm this evening on Front Street in the Town of Hearst, Ontario.

The 26 year old male Jean Dube of Hearst has been arrested and charged with 12 Criminal Code of Canada offences stemming from an event that occurred on May 27, 2014.

The accused stands charged with one count each of Assault, Assault cause bodily harm, Assault with a weapon, Point a firearm, Utter threats to cause death, Overcome resistance to commission of offence, Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, Careless use of firearm, Unauthorized possession of firearm, Careless storage of firearm, Personation and Fail to comply with undertaking, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused is in police custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane for a bail hearing on Friday May 30, 2014.

(Ear Falls, ON) – On Sunday May 25th, 2014 the Ear Falls Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous complaints from the public regarding thefts from vehicles and other various property crimes that occurred at local residences and businesses.

Members from the Ear Falls OPP began an investigation into the complaints and the officers were able to identify two suspects. Both males were arrested on Tuesday May 27th, 2014.

As a result of the investigation Brandon Banning, age 19 of Ear Falls, Ontario was charged with 15 counts of Theft under $5000 contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code, Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose contrary to section 88 of the Criminal Code, Carrying a concealed weapon contrary to section 90 of the Criminal Code and failing to comply with probation order contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code.

Also a 15 year old male from Ear Falls, Ontario was charged with 15 counts of Theft under $5000 contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code and Failing to comply with a probation order contrary to section 137 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The investigation is ongoing.

Any person with information regarding these incidents or were a possible victim should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be 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.

(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a report of a hit and run involving a cyclist on May 28, 2014. At approximately 11:30 pm, a cyclist was travelling northbound on Veteran’s Drive and was struck by an unknown motorist.

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a GMC/Chevrolet pick- up truck or SUV, metallic grey in colour. The suspect vehicle is missing a passenger side mirror. The cyclist sustained minor injuries.

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).

(NORWICH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members responded to a call of a male that had been thrown from his horse while travelling on Milldale Road in Norwich Township at approximately 9:00 a.m. on May 26, 2014.

OPP are advising that the male rider, 15 year old John MILLER of Norwich Township has succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation is complete.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On May 28, 2014 Drug Enforcement Officers of the Combined Forces Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a Mercier Street residence in Thunder Bay.

As a result of the investigation 52-year-old Gilbert Mark NOWEGEJICK of Thunder Bay, 54-year-old Timothy ESQUEGA of Jacques Township and 43-year-old Colleen NAGOTCHI of Jacques Township were arrested and charged with three offences contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

1) Possession of Oxycodone for the Purpose of Trafficking

2) Possession of Methadone for the Purpose of Trafficking

3) Trafficking in Oxycodone

NOWEGEJICK was also charged with Breaching Firearms Regulations and Possession of Property obtained by Crime contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

Police investigators seized a total 152 – 5mg tablets of Oxycodone with a street value of $6080, 200ml of Methadone with a street value of $800, $20070 in Canadian Currency

and a 2004 Ford F250 pick up truck.

The Combined Forces Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau consists of members from the Ontario Provincial Police – Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, the Thunder Bay Police Service, the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service and the Anishnabek Police Service.

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – On May 20, 2014 officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the report of two men in a physical altercation outside a residence on Gorrie Street, Atikokan, ON.

Police investigation revealed that the accused, Oscar Daniel DESMEULES, age 40 of Atikokan, Ontario had assaulted another male with a hammer. The assault resulted in the 48 year old male victim being taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries and later released. He has subsequently been charged with Assault with a Weapon and Failing to Comply with a Probation Order.

The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing scheduled for June 2, 2014 in Fort Frances, ON.

(Pembroke, Ontario) – On the 28th of May while on patrol in the Town of Laurentian Hills a vehicle was observed and police attempted to stop it for a Highway Traffic Act Violation. The vehicle fled the scene and was not stopped. Shortly afterward police were advised that a vehicle had hit a pedestrian and fled the scene in the area of the Town of Deep River. An adult male was taken to hospital. The vehicle is believed to be a newer model red or orange coloured Camaro.

P/C John Riendeau is the investigating officer. If anyone has any information concerning this incident please contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613 735-0188 or Crime Stoppers.

Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes. If you have information on any of these criminal offences that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000.00. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 735-8477 that is 735-Tips or you can reach us at 1-800-222-8477. You could help solve a crime. All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. Our telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit us at our new website www.valleytips.ca.

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – At approximately 3:20 pm on Thursday May 29, 2014 members of the Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located Jeffrey Angus FANJOY who has been missing since early Tuesday morning. He was found at the westbound Clarington On Route Service Centre in Durham Region.

The location was determined as a result of the iPad location app once his iPad had been re-activated. FANJOY is being taken to hospital for medical assessment by the officers who located him.

The OPP would like to thank the public for their assistance with this investigation to locate Mr. FANJOY.