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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested At Traffic Stop – Details Released

(ESPANOLA, ON) – Three people are facing charges after a traffic stop on Highway 6 in Espanola.

On January 20, 2025, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Highway 6 in the Town of Espanola, when they were alerted to a stolen license plate by the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. A traffic stop was initiated, and the three occupants of the vehicle were arrested.

Additionally, police seized approximately 9g of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of $900, approximately .20g of suspected fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $60, approximately $5,000 of Canadian currency, an axe and a knife.

As a result, the driver, Adrian ABEL, 51-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of property obtained by Crime under $5,000
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Drive – no insurance

The passenger, Timothy THERRIEN, 52-years-old from Dokis First Nation, was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

The second passenger, Josephine CORBIERE, 48-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice

The three accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on March 10, 2025.

All OPP patrol vehicles are equipped with ALPR technology. ALPR has proven to be an effective way to increase the efficiency of discovering and conducting investigations related to both traffic and criminal offences. It does so by detecting licence plates that are linked to occurrences such as wanted or missing persons, stolen vehicles, stolen and unattached plates, suspended/prohibited drivers, vehicles associated with AMBER Alerts and other serious occurrences.

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Malahide OPP Police Press Releases

Dafeit KNELSEN Facing Several Charges

(MALAHIDE, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment conducted a traffic stop that resulted in two individuals taken into custody.

On January 11, 2025, at approximately 8:40 p.m., an officer of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Calton Line near Carter Road, Township of Malahide, for an observed Highway Traffic Act violation.

The investigating officer determined that the driver and passenger of the vehicle had outstanding arrest warrants held by Elgin OPP and both individuals were taken into custody without incident.

As a result, the driver, Dafeit KNELSEN, 42-years-old from Bayham, was charged with:

  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Insecure load
  • Fail to mark overhanging load
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused was released from custody and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on February 25, 2025.

Additionally, the passenger, Jayme PARTINGTON, 37-years-old from Bayham, was charged with:

  • Trafficking in property obtained by crime
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was released from custody and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on February 18, 2025.

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Gravenhurst OPP Police Press Releases

Alison NICE Arrested After Posting Stolen Items From Legion Online

(GRAVENHURST, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after an investigation into a theft from the Royal Canadian Legion in Gravenhurst.

On November 16, 2024 police began an investigation into the theft of irreplaceable clothing items from the Royal Canadian Legion in Gravenhurst, ON. Further information was provided that the suspect had listed the stolen items on an online marketplace.

As a result of their investigation, police arrested and charged 49-year-old Alison NICE of Gravenhurst with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime CC 354(1)(a) and Trafficking in Stolen Goods CC 355.5(b). She will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge next on February 4, 2025 to answer to her charges.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Property Recovered – Michael BRITO Arrested

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Collingwood Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) of the Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant on Boyne Street, in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On January 2 2025, Nottawasaga CSCU began an investigation as they received information that a Kubota diesel side by side was stolen and a GPS tracker was pinging at an address in Alliston.

On January 7 2025, at approximately 5;25 p.m. officers executed a search warrant at the address locating the stolen Kubota inside the garage along with the below noted items believed to be stolen with a total value of $65,810.00

A Kubota RTV Value: $21,000.00, an Enclosed trailer Value: $5000.00, 3 Red Honda Dirt bikes Value: $8000, a Green Kawasaki Dirt bike Value: $3500, a Honda Generator Value: $4500, 4 Stihl trimmers Value: $2280, 2 Stihl quick cut saws Value: $3600, a Stihl Chainsaw Value: $300, 2 Hilti Jack hammer/Drills Value: $5000, Echo backpack leaf blower Value: $400,  Milwaukee band saw Value: $530, Milwaukee rotary hammer $1000, Wacker Neuson plate tamper Value: $2200, a Honda Snow blower and pressure washer Value: $2500, MTD Snow blower Value: $500, and Hilti Electrical box Value: $1500. and assorted brand-new Milwaukee power tools Value: $4000

As a results Michael BRITO 29-years-old of Alliston was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

• Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 20th, 2025.

Officers are attempting to identify the owners of the items shown, if you believe any of these items belong to you, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 regarding E250006726. Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court.

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Amaranth OPP Police Press Releases

Brandon WYSOCKI Facing Numerous Charges

(AMARANTH, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Amaranth resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a suspicious person call for service.

On January 2, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a male who was standing in the middle of the road holding a dog. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the male. After a brief conversation, the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Brandon WYSOCKI, a 25-year-old male, from Amaranth has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

•      Poss of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

•      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

•      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

•      Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

•      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP 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 suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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OPP Perth

Jacob PATTERSON Was Arrested Again

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – During the month of December 2024, members of the Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Stratford Police Service Street Crime Unit, the Perth County and Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), conducted a property crime investigation in Perth County.

On December 13, 2024, the Huron-Perth CSCU executed a search warrant at a residence on Line 21, in the Municipality of West Perth.

As a result of the search warrants, two people have been charged. Police recovered a variety of stolen property, including an Artic Cat snowmobile, and two snowmobile trailers.

The total estimated value of the recovered property is $13,500.

On December 17, 2024, Jacob PATTERSON, 29, of Stratford, was arrested and charged with:

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (three counts)

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

On December 29, 2024, Bridget LIVINGSTON, 33, of West Perth, was arrested and charged with:

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (four counts)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on February 10, 2024.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information that can assist with the investigation is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Alexander FOURNIER Arrested

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been charged, and a stolen vehicle located following a single vehicle collision on Lee Valley Road in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.

On November 30, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a pickup truck in the ditch on Lee Valley Road. Officers on scene discovered that the pickup truck involved in the collision was stolen.

As a result, the driver, Alexander FOURNIER, 31-years-old from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, has been charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Careless driving

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on January 6, 2025.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Ronald SUTHERLAND Facing Numerous Charges

(COCHRANE, ON) – The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the public’s assistance have identified and arrested one person in a debit card fraud investigation in Cochrane.

On November 3, 2024, the James Bay OPP responded to a report of a stolen debit card, that was subsequently used to make $1000 worth of purchases at eight different businesses in the Town of Cochrane. The 19 transactions took place on November 1 and 2, 2024.

On December 13, 2024, the James Bay OPP responded to a call for service on Highway 11 West in Cochrane. Police located one person in relation to the call, who initially provided a false name to police.

As a result of the investigation, 43-year-old Ronald SUTHERLAND was arrested and charged with:

·        Obstruct peace officer

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Use of credit card obtained by the commission of an offence – 19 counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on January 28, 2025.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

McGrath & Thibault Arrested – Stolen Vehicle Recovered

(Bancroft, ON) – The Bancroft Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals in connection with a reported stolen vehicle incident at a dealership located on Highway 118 in Haliburton.

On December 12, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers observed the stolen vehicle, a white Jeep Rubicon, travelling eastbound. The suspects attempted to evade an initiated traffic stop and later abandoned the vehicle in Bancroft.

A female suspect, Sophie McGrath, was arrested nearby. A male suspect, Francis Thibault, was arrested shortly afterward.

Francis Thibault, a 34-year-old resident of Bowman, Quebec:

 – Dangerous Operation

 – Flight from Peace Officer

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

 – Possession of a Schedule I Substance

 – Possession of a Prohibited Device

Sophie McGrath, a 30-year-old resident of Cantley, Quebec:

 – Dangerous Operation

 – Flight from Peace Officer

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

Both individuals have been held pending a bail hearing. The OPP encourages anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Bancroft OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Warrant Exectuted – Jad KARAM Arrested

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Individual charged after search warrant executed at an address in Middlesex Centre.

On December 12, 2024, members of the Elgin-Middlesex Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Norfolk County OPP CSCU, OPP Canine, OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), executed a search warrant at a residence on Westdel Bourne in Middlesex Centre.

CSCU members recovered a stolen camper trailer, previously reported stolen out of Elgin County.

The trailer was returned to the owner.

Jad KARAM, a 46-year-old of Middlesex Centre, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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 January 23, 2025.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact 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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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

TWO PEOPLE ARE CHARGED WITH STOLEN PROPERTY

(SUDBURY, ON) – Police recovered stolen property and charged two people.

On December 10, 2024, members from the Community Street Crime (CSC) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Greater Sudbury Police Service Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit, executed a search warrant at a property on Maley Drive in Sudbury.

A search of the property led to the seizure of a camper/travel trailer stolen from the West Nipissing area. As a result of the investigation, two people had been arrested.

Rachel LAROSE, 49-years-of-age and Dana REISE, 59-years-of-age, both from the City of Greater Sudbury were charged with, possession property obtained by crime under $5,000, LAROSE was additionally charged with theft over $5000.

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on January 22, 2025, in Sudbury.

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Muskoka Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

5 Arrested – Stolen Vehicle Recovered

(MUSKOKA LAKES TWP, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged five people after recovering a stolen vehicle in Port Carling.

On December 9, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting patrols on Muskoka Road 118 just west of Port Carling when he was notified by the

Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) in the police cruiser of a possible stolen vehicle. The vehicle turned in to a service centre and the officer conducted a traffic stop and confirmed that the vehicle had been reported stolen from Caledon.

Police have charged 22-year-old Yogesh KUMAR of North York, ON, 23-year-old Ajpreet SINGH of Caledon, ON, 25-year-old Amritpal SINGH of Caledon, ON, and 23-year-old Sumit SUMIT of Scarborough, ON each with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime OVER $5000 CC 355(a) and Possession of Break In Instruments CC 351(1).

Police have also charged Anmol SINGH of Mississauga, ON with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime OVER $5000 CC 355(a), Possession of Break In Instruments CC 351(1) and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Heroin CDSA 4(1).

The accused parties will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on January 21, 2025 to answer to their charges.

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Tristan T. LITT – Impaired Operation

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On December 9, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m. an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment initiated a traffic stop on Wellington Road 124, Guelph-Eramosa.

As a result of the investigation, Tristan T. LITT, 29 years-old of Guelph, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on December 24, 2024.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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ADELAIDE METCALFE OPP Police Press Releases

Daniel BORIS Was Arrested

(ADELAIDE METCALFE, ON) – Individual charged after search warrant executed at an address in Adelaide Metcalfe.

On December 6, 2024, members of the Elgin-Middlesex Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Oxford-Brant and Lambton CSCU, OPP Canine, OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), executed a search warrant at a residence on Melbourne Road in Adelaide Metcalfe.

CSCU members recovered a stolen trailer, previously reported stolen out of the City of London.

Daniel BORIS, a 45-year-old of Adelaide Metcalfe, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

The accused was held for bail.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact 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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OPP Police Press Releases Thessalon

2 Arrested Following Traffic Stop

(THESSALON)- OPP query missing trailer plate. 

On December 3, 2024, officers from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol along Highway 17B in the Town of Thessalon.

At approximately 4:15 p.m., police observed a blue pickup truck towing a trailer at a local gas station on Highway 17B. Upon querying the trailer’s plate, it was found to be reported as missing, with the trailer itself having been stolen on December 2, 2024.

A short time later, a traffic stop was conducted on Government Road. The driver was found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended license, and the pickup truck was not insured. Additionally, the passenger, known to the officers, was found to be in breach of conditions from a previous Release Order.

As a result, the passenger, Brendon ZOTTER, 34 years-old from Sault Ste Marie, was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Failure to comply with Release Order-other than to attend court

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Video Bail in Blind River on December 4, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

The driver Jennifer BROWN, 41 years-old from Sault Ste Marie was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Drive while under suspension
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Use plate not authorized for the pickup truck
  • Use plate not authorized for the trailer
  • Fail to surrender permit for trailer
  • Drive motor vehicle-no permit

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 2, 2024, in Elliot Lake.