Tag: Possession Of Property Obtained By Crime

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

Andrew DOUPE Was Arrested – Details Released

(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrest an individual, recovering victim’s personalized goalie equipment.

On February 18, 2025, the CSCU unit entered into an investigation where a victim was reporting that his personalized goalie equipment had be stolen by an unknown person back in 2022 from the Palmerston Area.

On March 10, 2025, as a result of the CSCU investigation, Andrew DOUPE, 47-year-old of North Perth, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on April 8, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – 3 Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested three people in a stolen pickup truck in Elliot Lake.

On March 2, 2025, at approximately 6:15 a.m., police located a stolen pickup truck in a parking lot at an apartment complex on Hillside Drive North. The pickup truck attempted to leave the area but was stopped and the driver and two occupants were arrested. Additionally, the driver had a bag of pills and brass knuckles in their possession. They also exhibited signs of impairment by drug. 

Lee WESTLEY, 36-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – Drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

Curtis BOWLES, 33-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with – Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

Larissa RICHER, 30-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with – Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

All three accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 10, 2025.

The OPP would like to remind the motoring public that impaired is impaired. Impairment by drugs is a crime under the Criminal Code and drivers are subject to the same penalties as those who are charged with driving while impaired by alcohol.  A charge of impairment by drugs involves all drugs, be it prescription, over-the-counter and those that are illegal. 

The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew SHOEMAKER Was Arrested

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – Individual facing charges after traffic complaints on Highway 401.

On February 26, 2025, at 2:21 p.m., members of the Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to the Westbound lanes of Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent, after receiving traffic complaints of a motorcycle travelling erratically.

Officers located the motorcycle disabled on the shoulder of the highway.

Investigation revealed the motorcycle had previously been reported stolen from Stratford.

An individual was placed under arrest and transported to the Elgin OPP Detachment.

As a result, Matthew SHOEMAKER, a 21-year-old of Chatham, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession of an identity document
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on April 7, 2025.

The Elgin OPP can be reached anywhere, anytime, at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Elgin-St. Thomas Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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Carling OPP Police Press Releases

Spike Belt Used To Stop Stolen Vehicle – 6 Charged

(CARLING, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the West Parry Sound OPP Crime Unit and the North East Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) have arrested and charged six people with various offences after locating a stolen vehicle in Carling Township.

On February 25, 2025, just after 5:00 p.m. officers received an Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) hit regarding a stolen vehicle from Hamilton. Officers deployed a Tire Deflation Device also known as a spike belt on West Carling Bay Road to bring the vehicle to a stop. All six occupants of the vehicle fled from police but were quickly arrested. Further investigation revealed a second stolen vehicle at a rented cottage in Carling Township.

Violet ATKINSON,19-years-old from Hamilton was arrested and charged with:

·      Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

·      Operation while prohibited

·      Possession of Property obtained by crime over $5000 – 2 counts

·      Fail to comply with sentence – 3 counts

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on April 3, 2025.

Jasiah PEDRAZA-MUNROE, 18 years-old from Hamilton was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on April 3, 2025

A 15-year-old, from Hamilton was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

A 17-year-old, from Hamilton was arrested and charged with:

  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon
  • Possession of Property obtained by crime over $5000

A 17-year-old from Hamilton was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

A 17-year-old from Hamilton was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

The remaining accused were released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on April 9, 2025. The OPP will not be releasing the name of the accused under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

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Mississippi Mills OPP Police Press Releases

Carl Chambers Was Arrseted

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London resident with several offences after responding to a collision on Highway 7 in Mississippi Mills Township.

On February 17, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m. police were called to the scene of a single vehicle collision. There were no occupants with the vehicle when police arrived, and further investigation found the vehicle to be stolen. An individual was located nearby and taken into custody. Officers also seized a quantity of suspected crystal methamphetamine.

 Carl Chambers, 30-years-old of London, has been charged with:

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance

·        Possession of break and enter tools

 The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and was remanded to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on February 18th, 2025

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Melissa WHITE Was Arrested

(Prince Edward County, ON) – The East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested and charged an individual after a search warrant was executed.

On Friday January 31, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., with the assistance of the East Region Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit, a search warrant was executed on Disraeli Street in Picton. As a result, one individual was arrested, and officers seized a quantity of Canadian currency and two cellphones.

Melissa WHITE, age 36 from Toronto was charged with possession of property obtained by crime – under $5000.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on February 26, 2025.

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Essa OPP Police Press Releases

Brent Christopher REMY Was Arrested

(ESSA, ON)- The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person in connection to a stolen vehicle located in the Township of Essa.

On February 11, 2025, shortly before 11:00 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP officers were conducting general patrols in the area of Massey Street in Angus when officers received an Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) alert on a black Kia Seltos returning as stolen out of Hamilton.

Officers located a lone male party near the vehicle and investigated. Upon completion of the investigation, the male party was placed under arrest.

Brent Christopher REMY, a 42-year-old, male of Toronto was charged with the following:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada- Two Counts

The accused has been released and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 20 2025.

If you have any information in relation to this investigation, please call the Nottawasaga OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122, Report Number (E250173976). You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Shane KELLY Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one person with possession of stolen property after the execution of a search warrant at a residence.

On January 28, 2025, OPP members from the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Snowmobile ATV and Vessel Enforcement (SAVE) Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Larocque Street, West Nipissing.

A search of the residence led to the seizure of stolen property being, a 2009 Caterpillar 256C skid steer, a home-made trailer, and two-snowmobile sleighs.

As a result of the investigation, Shane KELLY, 35-years-of-age, from Field, was arrested and charged with: 

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000 – two counts
  • Failure to comply with undertaking.

The accused was held for Bail Court, then remanded back into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on February 12, 2025, in North Bay.

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Cornwall OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicles Recovered – Ihor KRAVETS Arrested

(CORNWALL, ON) – A Toronto resident has been charged after stolen vehicles were located in a tractor trailer near Cornwall.

Officers from the Ministry of Transportation initially stopped the transport on shortly before 10:0:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, to ensure the safety of the vehicle. They called in the SD&G OPP and OPP Highway Safety Division when it was discovered that two stolen vehicles were inside the sea container on the trailer.

The two high end vehicles in the sea can had been reported stolen in Toronto in late January.

Ihor KRAVETS, age 61 has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on April 22, 2025.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – GURPREET SINGH Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in what began as a report of a collision that turned into a stolen motor vehicle investigation. 

On February 5, 2025, just before 6:00 a.m., Caledon OPP responded to a vehicle in the ditch on Heart Lake Road, near Charleston Sideroad, in the Town of Caledon. During the investigation, it was determined that the vehicle had previously been reported as stolen. The occupant was placed under arrest.

As a result, GURPREET SINGH, 28, of no fixed address, was charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

• Possession of break-in instruments

The accused was held for a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. 

For more information about vehicle theft, visit: https://www.opp.ca/autotheft 

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighbourhood, call 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Dmytro MIZYK – Was Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – Police recover stolen Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) after a traffic complaint.

On January 30, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a speeding black SUV that was crossing the center line on Highway 17, North Shore Township. Police stopped the SUV and after further investigation determined that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) had been changed. The original manufacturer’s VIN was located which resulted in the vehicle being stolen. The approximately $100,000 SUV was reported stolen on November 10, 2024, from the King City area. The driver was subsequently arrested and the vehicle towed.

Dmytro MIZYK, 40-years-old, of Winnipeg, Manitoba was charged with – Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.  

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 6, 2025. 

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Isaack MARTENS Facing Numerous Charges

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A report of a suspicious vehicle in the Township of Norwich has resulted in numerous charges and the arrest of one individual.

On Wednesday January 29, 2025, at approximately 6:40 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an address on Beaconsfield Road for the report of a suspicious vehicle.

Members of the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine (K9) assisted Oxford OPP front line officers with locating and arresting one individual.

No injuries were reported.

As a result, Isaack MARTENS a 29-year-old resident of Port Burwell was charged with the following offences:

  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Flight From Peace Officer
  • Possession of Break In Instruments
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Drive While Under Suspension

The accused is being held for a bail hearing.

Police encourage everyone to be vigilant of suspicious people and vehicles in your neighbourhood. If you see something suspicious call police immediately.

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OPP Police Press Releases SOUTH STORMONT

LACELLE Was Arrested


(SOUTH STORMONT TWP., ON)- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has charged one individual with stolen property and firearms offences.  

On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the East Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad, Emergency Response Team and members of the SD&G OPP Detachment, executed a warrant at a residence on Sandtown Road in South Stormont. Investigators recovered stolen property and firearms, and one individual was arrested.

Robert LACELLE, age 40 of North Dundas was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – six counts
  • Obstruct a peace officer

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on February 20, 2025.

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Grimsby

Linsay OAK Facing Numerous Charges

(GRIMSBY, ON) – A female was arrested and charged criminally after the stolen vehicle she was driving was stopped with the deployment of a tire deflation device (spike belt) on Sunday, January 19th at approximately 3 p.m. in the Town of Grimsby.

A member of the Burlington OPP from the Niagara Detachment was on general patrol in the area of Windward Ave, Grimsby when a stolen white Subaru Impreza was located, with the assistance of Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology. The vehicle failed to stop for Police in a parking lot, nearly striking the Officer. The vehicle was again observed near the intersection of Hunter Rd and Winston Rd and a spike belt was deployed successfully. The stolen vehicle fled the intersection, striking another vehicle. Members of Niagara Regional Police attended the area and located the stolen vehicle with the female nearby on Princess Blvd where she was arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Linsay OAK, age 39, from Hamilton has been charged with:

·      Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

·      Flight from Peace Officer

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Under $5,000

·      Failure to Stop after Accident

·      Driving While Under Suspension – two counts

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance

The accused was released from custody and is set to appear on March 10th, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice, St. Catharines.

Members of the OPP Highway Safety Division are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing, in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about this incident, please contact the Niagara OPP at 905-356-1311 or 1-888-310-1122 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.com.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Jason CROMBEZ Facing Numerous Charges

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand/Norfolk Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has arrested a wanted individual in Simcoe, charging them with multiple offences.

At approximately 11:13 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP CSCU spotted an individual with an outstanding warrant operating a motor vehicle on Queen Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

A short time later, officers took the individual into custody without incident.

Upon searching the individual and their vehicle, officers seized suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, Canadian currency, a weapon, and drug paraphernalia.

39-year-old Jason CROMBEZ from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Driving while under suspension,
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code (two counts),
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine (two counts),
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine,
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose,
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.