Tag: OPP

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – A recent vehicle stop conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in a small quantity of marihuana being seized.

On May 27, 2014 an OPP officer stopped a vehicle and determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. No alcohol related charges were laid but the driver was found to be in possession of a small quantity of marihuana which was seized.

Charged with possession of marihuana, under 30 grams, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act is Harold BORELAND, 62 years of age, of Hamilton.

(South Stormont) – On May 27th, 2014 at approximately 2:45pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a threat complaint at a property on County Road 29, South Stormont Township. Investigation revealed a male had uttered a threat to another male. Further details indicated the accused was bound by a condition of non-communication from a previous incident.

A 46year old man (from South Stormont) was arrested and is charged with;

– Utter Threat
– Fail to Comply with Condition

He was held in custody and scheduled to appear in court (bail) this date in Cornwall.

(BRIGHTON, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking the public’s assistance in locating Jeffrey Angus FANJOY, age 38 from Brighton, Ontario.

Mr. FANJOY left a note indicating he was going for a bicycle ride at approximately 8:30 am on Tuesday May 27, 2014. His bike was located at a relative’s residence in Cobourg later Tuesday morning, but FANJOY was not around. Police have checked several areas unsuccessfully as a result of a location app on his iPad.

It is believed that FANJOY may be making his way to Toronto with possibility of going onto Western Canada. It is unknown what clothes he was wearing when he left but he should be in possession of a grey and green “Vancouver 2010” Olympics backpack.

OPP are concerned for FANJOY’s health and well-being.

Jeffrey FANJOY is described as: (photo attached)

Male
White
Approximately 5’9” tall
Thin build
Hazel eyes
Short brown hair
Possibly with a facial scruff from not shaving for a couple days

If you know the whereabouts or have information that could locate Jeffrey FANJOY, please contact the Northumberland OPP at 1-613-475-1313 or the Provincial Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) has charged an OPP officer with several criminal offences as a result of an investigation that was commenced on April 14, 2014. The alleged offences occurred between October 2012 and March 2014.

As a result of the investigation Detective Constable Rory THOMPSON, a ten year member of the OPP currently assigned to the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau -Deployed Field Unit in Thunder Bay was arrested on May 27, 2014 and charged with;

Theft under $5,000 (eight counts) and
Fraud under $5,000 (one count)

The accused was released on a Promise to Appear and has been suspended with pay as per the requirements of the Police Services Act; however, the investigation is still ongoing.

He is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on July 11, 2014.

(Cavan Monaghan Township, ON) – On Tuesday May 27, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Peterborough County OPP were called to investigate a report of a fire at a barn on Sharpe Line.

Police and members of the Cavan Monaghan Fire Department were called the scene of a fire inside on out building on private property. The fire was extinguished with mi9nimal damage to the structure.

An investigation was initiated into the cause of the fire as it has been deemed to be suspicious in nature.

The Fire Marshalls office has not been called into assist with the investigation. Members of the Peterborough County Crime Unit, with the Fire Department are continuing their investigation into the incident.

Further detail will be released as they are available.

The OPP would like to encourage anyone with information on this crime or any other crime to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or you can submit your information online at www.stopcrimehere.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.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Haldimand County detachment has arrested a 22 year old male in relation to a Break and Enter at a McKay St. Cayuga, Haldimand County, ON address.

On Tuesday May 27th, 2014 at approximately 3:30 am Police received a report of a break and enter which had just occurred.

Investigation revealed that a male suspect had forced entry through a window and once inside the residence he was confronted by the home owner. The suspect fled the scene and Police were contacted.

A description of the suspect was obtained with him being located and arrested a short distance from the residence.

Charged with Break and Enter, Possession of Break In Instruments, and Trespassing at Night is 22 Michael WEBBER of Ingersoll, ON. He is to appear in Provincial Court, Cayuga at a later date to answer to the charges.

(DRYDEN, ON.) – On May 25 2014, officers from the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two vehicle motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Mutrie Township. Officers arrived at the scene shortly after 6am and observed a Westbound Mustang convertible had collided with a Eastbound Tractor Trailer Unit. The driver of the Mustang, Adrian CHAPADOS (37yrs old) of Saskatchewan was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger of the mustang, Frisco MCRAE (18yrs old) of Quebec was transported to hospital with serious injury by ambulance, he succumbed to his injuries while at hospital. The occupants of the Tractor Trailer Unit were uninjured.

The Technical Traffic Collision Unit (TTCI), Highway Safety Division (HSD), Ministry of Environment (MOE) and Transfield all attended the scene. The highway was closed for approximately 6 hours. No charges have been laid.

(LAKESHORE, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Lakeshore Fire Service was called to a residence in the 1500 block of Essex County Road 22 in Lakeshore, for a residential fire at approximately 10:25 p.m. on May 27, 2014.

One person perished in the fire. The name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

The Ontario Fire Marshall (OFM) has been called in to investigate the cause of the fire.

Essex County Road 22 between Willow Wood Drive and Rourke Line in Lakeshore is currently closed and will remain so for an unknown length of time.

Further updates will be sent as they become available.

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) – On May 23, 2014 at approximately 1:20 p.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit (TMU) were conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks on Wellington Road 39 just south of Wellington Road 30 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

Officers investigated the driver of a 2002 Subaru that entered into the checkpoint and immediately detected the strong odor of marihuana emanating from the vehicle. The male driver surrendered a paper bag containing individual baggies filled with bud marihuana.

Michael SPOHN aged 50 of the Village of Elora has been charged with Possession of Schedule Two Substance – Marihuana – Over 30 grams contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Criminal court on July 4, 2014 to answer to the charge.

(MATHESON, ON) – Officers with the Matheson Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have located a woman who had been reported as being abducted.

Earlier today, the OPP received information from Toronto Police Service that a 45 year old woman from Alberta had been abducted and was allegedly being forced into prostitution.

The victim of the abduction was located in the Matheson area earlier today by the OPP and taken to hospital for medical treatment.

A 52 year old male has been arrested by the OPP and remains in police custody. The investigation is ongoing.

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On Friday, May 23, 2014, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) supported by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Leamington By-law enforcement officer, conducted a traffic safety blitz targeting taxi cabs in Leamington.

A total of 18 taxi cabs were inspected and 11 were removed from the road for various vehicle defects. Of the 18 taxi cabs, 17 were found to have some sort of problem that required repairs. Several charges were laid in relation to unsafe vehicles.

The vehicles will be allowed to return to the road, once all the necessary repairs have been completed.

(ORILLIA, ON) – On May 26th, 2014 at approximately 2:15 p.m., Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were notified of a possible impaired driver on Cedar Island Road in the City of Orillia. Officers located the vehicle on Cedar Island Road pulling into a private driveway. The male driver was arrested after failing a roadside screening device test.

Kenn POULSEN, 63 years old of Orillia, was charged with Over 80 milligrams Blood/Alcohol. He was released on a Promise to Appear with a court date in Orillia on June 17, 2014.

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(Napanee, ON)- The Napanee Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to several theft occurrences over the past few weeks.

Several homeowners reported their unlocked sheds/garages entered overnight. Also several unlocked vehicles were entered and items were stolen.

Vehicle owners are reporting that any items that are being left in the interior are being taken. Small change, Canadian Tire money, sunglasses, and cigarettes. A resident on Old Wilton Rd reported a theft of a chainsaw and skill saw. A resident on Westbury Ave reported that a bicycle had been stolen from their property. This bicycle was later found by police while investigating another theft in the area. The bicycle was returned to the rightful owner.

Investigators believe that many more vehicles and garages were likely entered and encourage homeowners to check their property to ensure that they are not victims of theft. If you discover items stolen please contact police.

OPP would also ask that citizens “Lock it or Lose it”. Locking your vehicle doors discourages theft of contents of your vehicle. Please don’t leave valuables (cell phones, electronics, wallets, purses, etc.) in the vehicle.

Napanee OPP would like to hear from anyone who has information in relation to these thefts or the person(s) responsible. If you wish to remain anonymous please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at tipsubmit.com.

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Contact: Stacey Cooper ,

Community Services/Media Relations Officer

Napanee OPP Detachment

86 Advance Ave

Napanee, On

(W) 613-354-3369 x 6755

(THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, ONTARIO) Officers from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public’s help in solving a theft incident in The Blue Mountains.

The theft took place sometime overnight from the 25th to the 26th of May at the Tomahawk Golf Course where a culprit gained entry into the donation box and stole an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect is described as wearing a white hoodie and dark colored pants. Note to media: there is surveillance still shot available of the suspect, if you wish to obtain this photo, please email [email protected] and it will be sent to you.

If anyone has information on this incident, they are asked to contact the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains O.P.P. at (705) 445-4321 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or others.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, 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.

(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – On May 23, 2014 at approximately 10:48 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a concerned motorist who advised that they had observed a 2009 Toyota being driven erratically on Victoria Road in Puslinch Township.

Officers located the vehicle on Highway 6 at Wellington Road 36 that matched the description provided by the complainant. Police spoke with the driver discovered that he had been drinking as well exhibited signs of possible impairment. The driver was administered Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) which he performed poorly. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired driving and transported to the Rockwood Operation Centre for further testing.

Suban XAVIER aged 30 of Hamilton has been charged with Impaired Driving and Over 80 mgs contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada as well as Class G2 License Holder – B.A.C. above Zero. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Criminal court on June 20, 2014 to answer to the charges.

The Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) program was initiated and his motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.