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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Fauquier-Strickland Was Arrested After Explosion #RepeatOffender

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – One person has been arrested for arson and breaching a probation order following an intimate partner violence investigation.

On November 26, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Kapuskasing Fire Department responded to a 911 call on Stewart Avenue in Kapuskasing.

A small propane canister was intentionally ignited, causing a loud explosion and damage to the interior of the residence. The complainant was able to extinguish the fire before it spread. Shortly afterward, police located and arrested the suspect, who had fled the scene before their arrival.

A 30-year-old from Fauquier-Strickland was charged with:

·        Arson – disregard for human life

·        Causing an explosion – likely to cause bodily harm, death, or serious damage to property

·        Mischief over $5000

·        Fail to comply with probation order – four counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on November 29, 2024.

Due to the intimate partner nature of the incident, the name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, help and support are available. You are not alone. Contact the Cochrane District Victim Services 24-hour crisis line at 1-877-264-4208 for assistance and guidance. In emergencies, call 9-1-1 immediately.

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ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Jennifer HEATH Was Arrested Again

(ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences, after police responded to a traffic complaint.

On November 24, 2024, at approximately 9:55 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Reserve Road, Atikameksheng First Nation.

The vehicle was located, and the driver provided a false name to police. The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

Jennifer HEATH, 34 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

The accused was held for Bail Court, then remanded back into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on November 27, 2024, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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Kingston OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler DOSKOTCH Was Arrested Againg

(Kingston, ON) – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of his Statutory Release. 

Tyler DOSKOTCH is described as a White Male, 23 Years Old, 6’1″ (185cm), 160lbs (73kgs), Tattoo’s “Success” on left jawline, and “MTO” under right eye.

Tyler DOSKOTCH is serving a 2-year, sentence for:

  • Robbery
  • Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery
  • Break, Enter & Commit
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Utter Threats to Kill Animals
  • Fail to Attend Court

The offender is known to frequent the Kingston, Ottawa, Toronto, Timmins and Iroquois Falls Area.

Anyone having contact with this offender or information in regards to their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Brandon David HAMILTON Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – A series of vehicle entries followed by the unlawful use of stolen credit cards has resulted in numerous charges after a number of recent investigations by the OPP for a Midland resident.

Several members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to calls from victims calling the OPP Communication Centre reporting unlawful vehicle entries followed by the unlawful use of credit cards removed from those entered vehicles. These occurrences were reported between November 12-20, 2024 ranging from locations on Fuller Avenue, Manly Street, Hugel Avenue, Bay Street, and Ellen Street all in the Town of Midland.

Through investigation of surveillance systems at numerous retail locations investigators have charged Brandon David HAMILTON 28 years of no fixed address Midland with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (nine counts)
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada (four counts)
  • Use of Credit Card (four counts)

The accused was arrested on December 20, 2024 and has been released after a bail hearing to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on December 19, 2024.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew MCALLISTER Was Arrested AGAIN!

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On November 17, 2024, at approximately 12:22 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Queen Street, Municipality of Kincardine.

During the operation, a vehicle in the area was checked by police. The vehicle had been reported stolen.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew MCALLISTER, 28-years-old from Owen Sound, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of stolen property over $5000, CC 355(a)
  • Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a) – three counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order, CC 733.1(1) – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon, CC 91(2)
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle, HTA 12(1)(d)
  • Drive while under suspension, HTA 53(1)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

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Havelock-Belmont-Methuen OPP Police Press Releases

Gordon FLETCHER Was Arrested Again

(HAVELOCK-BELMONT-METHUEN TOWNSHIP, ON)- The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has made an arrest of the third individual involved in the assault investigation in Havelock.

On November 12, 2024, at approximately 8:45 p.m., members of the OPP Peterborough County Detachment received a report of an assault on Ottawa Street in Havelock. The complainant advised that three known individuals attended their residence, all of which participated in the assault, then left in a vehicle after making threats to return and cause more harm.

On November 13, 2024, officers arrested two individuals in relation to this investigation.

On November 18, 2024, members of the Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Central East Region Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) located the remaining suspect at a residence in Havelock. The individual was arrested on the outstanding Warrant in Peterborough County, as well as an outstanding Warrant in Northumberland County related to a robbery that occurred in Trent Hills on October 18, 2024.

Gordon FLETCHER (age 31) of Trent Hills was arrested and charged with:

·      Assault cause Bodily Harm

·      Utter Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm – two counts

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts

·      Assault with a Weapon

·      Unauthorized possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

·      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·      Robbery Using a Firearm

·      Possession of Firearm contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts

·      Utter Threats – Damage Property

·      Pointing a Firearm

FLETCHER was transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment where he was held for Bail.

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OPP PLYMPTON-WYOMING Police Press Releases

Brent WASNIDGE Was Arrested Again

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lambton Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have arrested and charged one individual following a break and enter investigation in Plympton-Wyoming.

On November 1, 2024, Lambton OPP entered into a Break and Enter investigation to a property on Michigan Line, Plympton-Wyoming. It was reported that various items were stolen, including a Yanmar compact tractor, a Ferris zero-turn mower, a 1965 Chevrolet half ton pickup truck and a Lycoming aircraft engine.

Several of the items had previously been recovered at nearby locations by Lambton OPP uniform members.

On November 14, 2024, members of the Lambton OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), in collaboration with Elgin-Middlesex CSCU, and with the assistance of West Region OPP Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), the West Region OPP Canine Unit, the West Region OPP Emergency Response Unit (ERT) along with Lambton and Middlesex OPP uniform members executed a search warrant at an address on Creamery Road, North-Middlesex.

The search warrant revealed the outstanding stolen item. In addition, other stolen property and offence-related items were seized by police.

As a result, Brent WASNIDGE, 35-year-old of Forest, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (two counts)

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (two counts)

·      Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order

The accused was held pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia and has since been released.

Anyone with information that can assist with the investigation is asked to contact 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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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offenders Arrested Again – Names Released

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, with support from the Northwest Region Crime Unit (NWR Crime), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Red Lake OPP Detachment, Kenora OPP Detachment and Northwest Region Canine Unit have arrested and charged two individuals with numerous offences.

On November 12, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m. members of the Dryden OPP Detachment responded to a call at a local business on Highway 17 in the Township of Machin.

As a result of the investigation, Joey COOK, a 36-year-old of Kenora, has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·         Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

·         Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – (four counts)

·         Unauthorized possession of a Firearm

·         Resist Peace Officer

·         Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·        Possession Property obtained by Crime Under $5000

Additionally, Dawn DUCHENE, 36-years-old of Kenora was also charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Operation while Prohibited 

·        Flight from Peace Officer

·        Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (two counts)

·        Resist Peace Officer

·        Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·        Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000-in Canada

The accused have been held in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora November 20, 2024.

As a result of an ongoing police investigation, the Ontario Provincial Police are requesting anybody with property in the Gordon Lake area check to ensure their property is still secure. If anything is missing please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Chris ELYK Was Arrested Again

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with failing to comply with their release order following an incident in the City of Dryden.

On November 16, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m. officers responded to an incident on Minnitaki Road, in the Township of Machin.

As a result of the investigation, Chris ELYK, 38-years-old has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:  

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

The accused has been held in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 18, 2024.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the OPP 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Atikokan OPP Police Press Releases

Alexander TEMPLAR Was Arrested Again

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – A weekend vehicle theft resulted in the arrest of one person who is now facing several charges.

On Saturday November 16, 2024, at approximately 6:00 pm, the Atikokan Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a 911 call that a pick-up truck was stolen from the Lone Pine area of Atikokan.

Vehicle tracking technology enabled officers to quickly locate the vehicle which was stopped in the Industrial Park area. One lone subject in the vehicle was immediately taken into custody by officers. Investigation revealed that the driver was obviously impaired, prohibited criminally and suspended from driving as well as on probation.

Alexander TEMPLAR, 26-years-old, from Atikokan is charged with the following offences:

  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Operation while prohibited
  • Failure to comply with a demand
  • Fail to comply with probation
  • Fail to comply with peace bond
  • Assault police
  • Driving while under suspension.

The accused had a bail hearing and was remanded into custody. The next court appearance is scheduled for November 18, 2024, in Fort Frances.

The OPP is asking anyone with information on this incident to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you prefer to remain anonymous you can provide information to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.tipshelp.com.

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GOULAIS RIVER OPP Police Press Releases

Jason HAMPLEMAN Threatens Animals With Firearm & Is Arrested Again!

(GOULAIS RIVER, ON) – A neighbour dispute escalated to criminal charges for one individual after police were called to a residence in Goulais River. On November 8, 2024, at approximately 11:17 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police responded to a weapons occurrence on Robertson Lake Road. The complainant reported that their neighbour had threatened to shoot their dogs, then had approached them with a firearm.        

As a result of the investigation, Jason HAMPLEMAN, 31 years-of-age, of Goulais River was arrested and charged with:

  • Uttering threats – injure animal
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and subsequently remanded into custody. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Justice EUROPE Was Arrested Again

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a stolen vehicle and charged one person.

On November 14, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Renfrew OPP stopped a vehicle for stunt driving on Highway 17 in McNab-Braeside.

The investigation revealed the vehicle to be stolen, and the driver was taken into custody. During that time, the driver produced multiple false identifications to police and was charged accordingly.

As a result of the investigation, Justice EUROPE, age 31 of Orillia, ON, was charged with:

·      Obstruct peace officer

·      Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000- in Canada

·      Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (identity fraud)

·      Fail to comply with probation order

·      Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit

·      Drive motor vehicle- perform stunt- excessive speed

·      Driving while under suspension

The accused was held in custody.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Tyler MACISAAC Was Arrested Again

(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired operation and weapons charges.

On November 13, 2024, at about 11:50 p.m., officers from the Orillia OPP were proactively patrolling the area of Front St in the City of Orillia and conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle failing to maintain its lane. A traffic stop was conducted and upon officers’ observations officers determined the driver to be impaired. Upon further investigation several drug paraphernalia and a large 350mm (13.5 inch) Machete style knife was located under the drivers seat.

As a result, Tyler MACISAAC, 33-years-old, from Oro-Medonte has been charged with:

  • Adult Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
  • Adult Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Adult Fail to Comply with Probation Order X 2

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in December 2024. As a result of these charges, his driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

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Markstay-Warren OPP Police Press Releases

Zachary GREGORY Was Arrested Again

(MARKSTAY-WARREN, ON) – Police charged a driver with multiple offences after investigating a motor vehicle collision.

On November 13, 2024, at approximately 11:40 a.m., the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17, Markstay-Warren. There were no injuries reported.

As a result of the investigation, one vehicle involved in the collision was stolen from the Sudbury area, the driver of that vehicle provided a false name and was impaired. That driver was arrested and then transported back to the OPP detachment for further testing.

Zachary GREGORY, 26 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Driving while under suspension – three counts
  • Operation while prohibited – two counts
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on November 14, 2024, in Sudbury.

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Asphodel-Norwood OPP Police Press Releases

Isaac HEWTON Was Arrested Again

(ASPHODEL-NORWOOD TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a single vehicle collision that led to the driver being charged with impaired.

On November 13, 2024, just after 6:00pm, Peterborough County OPP received a report of a vehicle that had gone off the road and rolled before coming to rest in a field off County Road 8. Police arrived on scene where the driver was being attended to by EMS

While speaking with the driver, officers noted signs of impairment, and the driver was arrested. The driver was transported to a local hospital as a precaution.

Isaac HEWTON (age 35) of Havelock, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on January 7, 2025.