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OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Repeat Offender Arrested Again

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people after reports were received that an individual was breaching their court-ordered release conditions.

On November 4, 2024, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Renfrew OPP received a complaint from an assisting agency.

Police located and stopped a vehicle, and two people were taken into custody. Officers seized multiple items including a firearm.

As a result of the investigation, Brandon Alexander Donald SHARPE, age 28 of Renfrew, was charged with:

·      Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with

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

·      Failure to comply with prohibition order, two counts

·      Failure to comply with probation order, five counts

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm

·      Possess unmarked cigarettes

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was held for bail.

Shelley Anne BECHAMP-WILLIAMS, age 35 of Renfrew, was charged with:

·      Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was firearm

·      Possession unmarked cigarettes

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Pembroke Court of Justice on January 8, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Hills

David MUNFORD Was Arrested Again

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with multiple offences including drug trafficking.

On November 1, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the Municipality of Hills Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and police responded to a report of a passenger vehicle in the ditch on 12th Line East. Officers arrived on the scene and the motorist was being assessed by EMS for minor injuries. There were no other persons involved and the passenger had minimal damage.

Through investigation, the driver was found to be suspended from driving and warrants existed for their arrest. An unsealed container of liquor was observed in the vehicle and a search revealed 7.5 grams of Cocaine with a street value of approximately $670. Small plastic bags, a scale and $1385 in Canadian currency were also located and seized.

As a result, David MUNFORD, 42-years-old, from Campbellford, was arrested and charged with:

–       Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

–       Fail to comply with probation order

–       Driving while under suspension

–       Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available.

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. A local municipal police service attended a Northumberland Detachment location to continue their investigation.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offenders Arrested Again – Names Released

(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two males were arrested and charged following a traffic stop that lead police to locating stolen property, a large quantity of drugs, an imitation firearm, and weapons.

On October 29, 2024, the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), received a theft call, reporting that a historic bell was stolen from a public school in Massey. On October 31, 2024, police conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle and observed two males inside the vehicle. Further investigation led to officers locating the stolen historic bell, as well as several other items suspected to be stolen.

Additionally, police seized over 35 grams of suspected Fentanyl (estimated street valued of $14,000), over 10 grams of suspected cocaine (estimated street value of $1,000), an imitation firearm, weapons, break and enter tools, and Canadian currency.

As a result, the driver, David ECCLESTON, 38-years-old from Massey, was charged with:

  • Possession of break in instruments
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – two counts
  • Failure to comply with probation order – two counts
  • Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

The passenger, Joseph DEMERS, 40-years-old from Espanola, was charged with:

  • Possession of break in instruments
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – two counts
  • Mischief over $5,000
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)

Both accused individuals appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sudbury on October 31, 2024, and were remanded into custody.

The Manitoulin OPP is looking to identify the owners of the recovered stolen property. If you have experienced a theft, please reach out to the Manitoulin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 with a description of your stolen item.

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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

April GAGNON – Arson, Breach

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – An arson in Kirkland Lake has led to the arrest and charges against one local person.

On October 19, 2024, at approximately 9:40 p.m., the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Kirkland Lake Fire Services responded to a fire within the porch of an apartment building on Government Road West, in Kirkland Lake. The fire was extinguished, and damage was limited to the floor in the porch area of the building. The Kirkland Lake OPP Crime Unit was engaged and assisted with the investigation, leading to the arrest of one person on October 24, 2024.

April GAGNON, 38-years-old of Kirkland Lake, was charged with:

·      Arson – disregard for human life

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was held for bail court hearing, remains in custody and is scheduled to next appear virtually before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on October 30, 2024.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Martin MONAGUE Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – Three Christian Island residents escaped serious injury yesterday after the east bound Concession Road 12 of Tiny Township Jeep they were riding in crashed into the trees at the intersection of Overhead Bridge Road near 10:46 a.m. October 31, 2024.

Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the scene along with Simcoe County Paramedics and Tiny Township Fire Service attended the scene and triaged two of the occupants and transported them to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries sustained in the crash.

An investigation into the crash was conducted and a on scene search resulted in the seizure of a quantity of drug paraphernalia leading into an impaired by drug investigation by the officers.

Charged in this investigation is the driver Martin MONAGUE 55 years of Christian Island with the following offences.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

And Further with the following Provincial Offences of

  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
  • Careless driving causing bodily harm

And Further with the Offence

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

The accused was further arrested on a outstanding warrant held by an western Canada police service in connection to an ongoing investigation in that jurisdiction.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

Devon ASSANCE 30 years of Christian Island who was a passenger in the vehicle was arrested on outstanding warrants held by a neighboring police service in connection to an ongoing investigation in that jurisdiction. The accused was released from OPP custody to the care and custody of the involved police service.

The third occupant in the vehicle, a 57 year old male was treated and released from hospital.

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Latchford OPP Police Press Releases

Brett WILSON Was Arrested Again

(LATCHFORD, ON) – One person was arrested and charged with impaired driving after a disturbance in Cobalt.

On October 30, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m., the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a disturbance at a residence on Nickel Street. Upon arrival, a person was observed fleeing the scene in a motor vehicle.  Police later located the driver and vehicle at a business on Main Street in Latchford. The driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for further testing.

Brett WILSON, 50 years-of-age, from Charlton, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand – two counts
  • Resist peace officer
  • Causing a disturbance
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
  • Use defaced plate
  • Fail to surrender suspended, revoked or cancelled licence
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on October 31, 2024.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Thomas FLETCHER Was Arrested Again

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – October 30th 2024 at 1205p.m., the Huntsville OPP responded to a disturbance on Old Muskoka Road, of a naked male running on the roadway.  

The investigation revealed the accused had been acting strangely and became assaultive towards the victim. The victim was struck with an object and physically assaulted as well. The victim was assessed for minor injuries by Muskoka EMS and did not require any further medical attention.

The accused was taken into custody without incident. 

Thomas FLETCHER, 34 years old of Huntsville is charged for:

·      Assault Cause Bodily Harm – Choke, suffocate or strangle

·      Assault with A Weapon

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused remains in custody and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice  on October 31, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

The Huntsville OPP want to advise this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety. 

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Hearst OPP Police Press Releases

Lee BLOOM Was Arrested Again

(HEARST, ON) – One person found in possession of stolen property arrested and charged with nine criminal offences.

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to report of a theft from a motel room on Front Street in Hearst. As officers were on scene investigating, they located one person in possession of an item taken from the motel room. The person was arrested, and during a search incident to arrest, police located methamphetamine and a switch blade – which is a prohibited weapon.

As a result of the investigation, Lee BLOOM, 47 years of age of Hearst, was charged with:

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·        Theft under $5000

·        Unauthorized possession of a weapon

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine

·        Failure to comply with release order – four counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Hearst on November 6, 2024.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicles Recovered – Anthony Myles GARDINER Arrested Again

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On October 28, 2024, members of the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were investigating a report of a stolen vehicle.

Officers GPS tracked the stolen vehicle to a property in the 1900 block of Lakeshore Road 211, Municipality of Lakeshore. Officers located the stolen vehicle and other vehicles on the property.

With the assistance of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) a search of the property was completed, investigators located and seized 11 stolen vehicles, Three motorcycles, two enclosed trailers, four utility trailers, Canadian currency and a loaded handgun. The estimated total value of recovered items is over $300,000.

As a result of the investigation, Anthony Myles GARDINER, 23 years of age from Windsor was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada (Four Counts)
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (Nine Counts)
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition (Two Counts)
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (Two Counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (Four Counts)

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor.

Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – 2 Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a stolen vehicle from an alert by the police vehicle’s Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system.

On October 28, 2024, shortly before 11:00 p.m., an officer was conducting a proactive patrol on Kennedy Road, in the community of Southfields Village. At that time, an alert was received by the ALPR system advising the officer of a stolen vehicle. The stolen vehicle was later located at a residence on Valleyscape Trail. The investigation led to two individuals being arrested.

Later that same day, the Caledon Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence and collected evidence of the offence.

As a result, Samardeep BRAR, 27, of no fixed address, was charged with:

• Possessing automotive master key

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

• Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

Navreen DHALIWAL, 31, of Brant County, was also charged with:

• Possessing automotive master key

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

Both accused were held for a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville.

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OPP Police Press Releases TEMISKAMING SHORES

Brian EDWARDS Was Arrested Again

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – An unrelated investigation leads to one person being arrested and charged with the theft of a motor vehicle.

On October 28, 2024, the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of a 2023 Black Ford F150 from an address on Cross Lake Road in North Cobalt. The truck is believed to have been stolen between the hours of 3:30 am and 6:30 am on that date.

As a result of the investigation, Brian EDWARDS, 44-year-old of Temiskaming Shores, was arrested, charged with:

  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Possession of an identity document
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on October 29, 2024. 

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Douro-Dummer OPP Police Press Releases

Nicole GRAY Was Arrested Again

(DOURO-DUMMER TWP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after receiving a report of a possible impaired driver.

On Thursday October 24, 2024, shortly after 7:15pm, Peterborough County OPP

Officers received a report of a possible impaired driver on Television Road. The complainant advised that the vehicle had left the roadway going into the ditch, then drove back onto the road and continued on. A description of the vehicle and the driver was provided to police.

A short while later, officers located a vehicle matching the description that had been provided with what appeared to be recent damage to the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was parked on the lawn of a residence. Officers located the registered owner of the vehicle who also matched the description that had been provided of the driver. After a brief conversation, officers determined that the individual was under the influence of alcohol at which point they were arrested.

Nicole GRAY (age 32) of Peterborough, 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 drivers licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on November 19, 2024.

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Marathon OPP Police Press Releases

Kolton PROULX Arrested Again

(MARATHON, ON) – The Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after failing to stop for police as a result of a traffic stop on Highway-17.

Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on two motor vehicles travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway-17 on October 22, 2024 at approximately 1:30 p.m.

Both vehicles fled at extremely high speeds. In the interest of public safety, the officers did not engage in a pursuit.

The first vehicle was located a short distance away at which time Kolton PROULX, 23-years-old of Valley East, ON was arrested and charged with:

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Dangerous operation – two counts

·      Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Fail to comply with release order – two counts

·      Driving while under suspension

The accused remains in custody with a bail hearing scheduled for today before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay.

The second vehicle that fled from police was located a short distance away where the driver fled on foot. Members of the OPP’s Emergency Response Team along with the Thunder Bay Police Service Canine Unit assisted with the search for the driver but were unable to locate the driver.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are reminding members of the public to always ensure their residences and vehicles are locked securely.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Marathon OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Shawn Michael BAKER Arrested Again

(MIDLAND,ON) – A shoplifting complaint to the OPP Communication Centre in the early hours of October 22, 2024 followed by the return of the suspect to the same Midland Avenue, Midland convenience store near 7:17 a.m. resulted in officers from Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment attending the area to investigate a further assault with a weapon complaint. Attending officers arrested an individual who was found to be creating a disturbance and interacting with a number of individuals in the downtown core area and took possession of a broken golf club and a metal bar.

As a result of these investigations Shawn Michael BAKER 40 years of Brampton has been arrested and held for bail on the following criminal charges.

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Assault with A Weapon (two counts)
  • Causing a Disturbance
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING (two counts)

And further while in police custody the accused committed further criminal acts resulting in the additional charges of.

  • Assault Peace Officer
  • Mischief to public property – under $5000

The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a future date..

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Lucus CAMPBELL Was Arrested Again

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual in relation to a bank robbery in the City of Orillia.

On October 21, 2024, at 4:37 p.m., Orillia OPP officers were dispatched to a bank robbery in progress on Monarch Drive. The individual demanded money from the staff, then obtained the currency with a decoy package causing the red dye to go off.

There was no threat to public safety.

Members of the Orillia OPP and Orillia Crime Unit attended the scene, with assistance from the Forensic Identification Services (FIS).

As a result of the investigation, Lucus CAMPBELL, 30-year-old of Orillia, has been charged with the following:

·      Robbery with violence

·      Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily harm

·      Firearm – Use while committing offence

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts

The accused was held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia for a bail hearing.

The Orillia OPP Crime Unit are requesting anyone who witnessed the incident or have information related to this occurrence please contact Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or 1-888-310-1122 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Police are also requesting residents and businesses in the vicinity of Monarch Drive near Highway 12 review their surveillance footage and contact police if they observe anything related to the incident.