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Cardinal OPP Police Press Releases

Shaquille LEWIS Arrested Again

(CARDINAL, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged following two reported robberies in the village of Cardinal, in Edwardsburgh Cardinal Township.

On August 20, 2024, shortly before 11:30 a.m., the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a robbery from a store on County Road 2, in Cardinal. Police were told a person had assaulted a store employee and stole cigarettes. A description of the suspect was provided to police.

A short time later, police received a report of a second robbery where another person had been assaulted, at a nearby public facility. A matching suspect description was given to responding officers.

At 12:40 p.m., the suspect was located by officers near County Road 2 and fled on foot. After a brief foot chase, the suspect was located and safely arrested by police.

As a result of the investigation, Shaquille LEWIS, 30 years of age, of Edwardsburgh Cardinal Township, was charged with two counts of robbery and two counts of fail to comply with Probation Order, contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused was held for a bail hearing on August 21, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville. 

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LAURENTIAN HILLS OPP Police Press Releases

Terry Ross BERRYMAN Was Arrested Again

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against a Laurentian Valley Township resident after a recent break and enter.   

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers from the UOV OPP responded to a report of a break, enter and theft at a residence on Sandy Beach Road in Laurentian Valley Township. Alcohol and fuel were reported stolen. An individual was arrested the following day.

As a result of this incident 60-year-old Terry Ross BERRYMAN of Laurentian Valley Township has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence
  • Theft under $5000
  • Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on September 10, 2024.  

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Chesley OPP Police Press Releases WFP

SEIP Arrested Again

(CHESLEY, ON) – Members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual following a foot pursuit in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

On August 15, 2024, police received a report that an individual was breaching a release order. Police attended and located the individual on 1st Ave. North in Chesley. The individual attempted to flee on foot from police but was arrested after a short foot pursuit, by police.

Derek SEIP, 30-year-old from Arran-Elderslie is charged with:

·      Fail to comply with release order

·      Mischief under $5000

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Portland

Repeat Offenders Arrested Again – Names Released

(PORTLAND, ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals with dozens of charges as a result of a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program.

On August 14, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., Leeds County OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program near Highway 15 and County Road 5, when a vehicle was observed conducting a U-turn as it approached the officers. The vehicle was subsequently stopped. The driver was arrested when it was determined he was prohibited from driving as a result of previous convictions.

Officers observed what appeared to be drugs and drug paraphernalia in the car; the passenger was also arrested.

Officers seized from the vehicle the following:

  • Over 200 grams of suspected cannabis
  • Over 30 tablets of suspected codeine
  • Half a gram of suspected crack cocaine
  • Over 50 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  • Over 50 capsules and tablets of suspected narcotics
  • Four packs of contraband cigarettes
  • Three smartphones

Matthew BAER, age 60, and Rhawnie CARRUTHERS, age 44, both of Rideau Lakes Township, were charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – four counts, Controlled Drug and Substances Act
  • Possession of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place, Cannabis Act
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court, Criminal Code

BAER was also charged with the following:

  • Fail to stop on right for emergency vehicle, Highway Traffic Act
  • Operate unsafe vehicle, Highway Traffic Act
  • Permit use of plate not in accordance with Act, Highway Traffic Act
  • Possess unmarked fine cut tobacco, Tobacco Tax Act
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code, Criminal Code
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (second count), Criminal Code

CARRUTHERS was also charged with the following:

  • Obstruct peace officer, Criminal Code
  • Fail to comply with probation order, Criminal Code

Both accused were remanded into custody following a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville. 

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Peninsula

Repeat Offenders Arrested In Hwy 21 Drug Bust

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver and a passenger after an automated licence plate recognition system (ALPR) alert.

On August 9, 2024, at 4:25 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were patrolling on Highway 21 near Chesley Lake Road and received an ALPR alert for a suspended driver. A traffic stop was initiated. The driver who is not the owner of the vehicle had a prohibited licence. The driver of the vehicle was arrested. The vehicle was searched and a quantity of cannabis, methamphetamine, fentanyl, ecstasy was located.

Alexis Roote, 28-years-old of Saugeen Shores was charged with:

·      Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid

·      Fail to comply with probation order

Cody Janes, 34-years-old of Huron-Kinloss was charged with:

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Unauthorized possession of weapon

·      Disobeying order of court

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused parties were held pending a bail hearing.

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Harrowsmith

Jesse BARNES Was Arrested Again

(Harrowsmith, ON) On August 13, 2024, members of the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (OPP) assisted by the Bail Support Team (OPP) and Frontenac Detachment (OPP) recovered a stolen motorcycle from Scanlan Road area, near the K & P Trail, in South Frontenac Township. The motorcycle had been reported stolen from the City of Kingston in 2022. Officers searched the area and located a male hiding in a wooded area nearby.

  Jesse BARNES, age 28, of South Frontenac Township was charged with:

  –   Failure to Comply with Release Order – Fail to attend court – (4 counts)

 –   Uttering Threats – Damage Property

 –   Harassing Communications

 –   Mischief under $5000

 –   Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000.

As a result of the investigation, the male was arrested and held for a bail hearing in the City of Kingston at the Ontario Court of Justice. Further investigation revealed that BARNES was wanted by Frontenac OPP, Lennox and Addington County OPP, and Kingston Police Force on outstanding warrants.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Tristian MCCOLL Was Arrested Again

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a person after a motorcycle fled from police.

On August 12, shortly after 7:30 p.m., officers attempted to stop a motorcycle that had no licence plate. The motorcycle fled from police. The investigation resulted in one person being arrested a short time later.

Tristian MCCOLL, a 23-year-old from Bancroft has been charged with five provincial offences and the following Criminal Code offences:

– Flight from peace officer;

– Dangerous operation;

– Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code; Two counts

– Fail to Comply with Probation Order; and

– Possession of a Schedule III Substance.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on August 13, 2024, in relation to the criminal charges.

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McDougall OPP Police Press Releases

Trevor WHITTAKER Was Arrested Again

(MCDOUGALL, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine Unit and OPP Aviation Services have arrested and charged a person with multiple offences following a search in McDougall Township.

On August 8, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person around Nobel in McDougall Township. The person fled as officers approached resulting in a search for the subject and the recovery of a stolen vehicle from southern Ontario.

As a result of the investigation, Trevor WHITTAKER, 31-years-of-age of Norfolk County was arrested and charged with:

  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Fail to Comply with release order
  • Fail to Comply with Probation – two counts
  • Theft under $5000
  • Unlawfully in a Dwelling house

The accused was held for bail and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on August 15, 2024.

The West Parry Sound OPP would like to thank area residents for calling in tips and information that helped lead to the arrest.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Noah NUNN Was Arrested Again

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of mischief in Simcoe.

At approximately 4:45 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a mischief incident on Oakwood Avenue in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an individual inside a residence on the premises had caused damage to the homeowner’s property.

As a result, the individual was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 26-year-old Noah NUNN of Norfolk County:

  • Fail to comply with Probation Order,
  • Mischief under $5,000.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

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Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

Brodie MACWILLIAMS Was Arrested

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham Detachment has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On August 5, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a member of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Park Avenue East near Stirling Lane, Municipality of Chatham-Kent after observing a vehicle driven by a known suspended driver.

The investigating officer confirmed the identity of the driver, the individual’s driver licence status and took the driver into custody without incident. During this interaction, the investigating officer detected signs of alcohol consumption and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was administered, registering an “Alert.”

As a result of the investigation, Brodie MACWILLIAMS, a 25-year-old from Chatham was charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

A further three-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on September 16, 2024.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sioux Lookout

Matthew OGEMAWENENE Arrested Again

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Officers with the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual found to be breaching a Prohibition Order Regarding Children.

Around 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, Sioux Lookout OPP officers were dispatched to the Town Beach following reports of multiple intoxicated persons. When police attended, one individual fled the area and attempted to evade officers. Investigation revealed the individual to be bound by an order of prohibition against them attending any public park or public swimming area where youth under 16 years of age were reasonably expected to be. 

As a result of the investigation, Matthew OGEMAWENENE, 21-years old, of North Caribou Lake First Nation, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with Failure to Comply with a Prohibition Order Regarding Children. The accused was remanded into custody and will next appear in front of the Ontario Court of Justice Kenora Bail Court on August 7, 2024.

 A Prohibition Order Regarding Children is a court-imposed mandate intended to protect children from sexual violence. It restricts the activities of an individual convicted of specific offences involving persons under 16 years of age. Individuals found to be breaching Prohibition Order conditions can face serious consequences, including time in prison and/or fines. These orders are in place to ensure public safety, providing officers and the courts a means through which convicted offenders can be held accountable for engaging in activities that are likely to result in harm to themselves or others.  

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Robert ANDERSON Arrested Again

(DRYDEN, ON) – Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Dryden OPP Detachment, arrested and charged a Wabigoon resident for drug trafficking.

On July 31, 2024, just after 6:00 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop on Casimir Ave., in the City of Dryden.  Investigation determined that the passenger was in possession of illicit drugs believed for distribution and resale. A search resulted in the seizure of a suspected illicit drug, fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation, Robert ANDERSON, 50-year-old, from Wabigoon, has been arrested and charged with the following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts

Accused remains in police custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail court on August 1, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Andrew FROST Arrested Again

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – On July 29 at approximately 11:00 pm members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious vehicle call for service on County Road 4 in Prince Edward County. As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

Andrew FROST, age 46 of Deseronto has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on August 21, 2024.

The accused’s licence is suspended for 90 days and vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Chantelle PETIT Was Arrested Again

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Dryden OPP Detachment, has led to charges being laid against a local resident.

On July 23, 2024, just prior to 9:00 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on Mary Avenue in the City of Dryden. The investigation resulted in the arrest of a Zealand Twp resident and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine, fentanyl and hydromorphone as well as Canadian currency and evidence of drug trafficking.  

As a result of the investigation, Chantelle PETIT, 32 years old, of Zealand Twp, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused has been held in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice July 31, 2024.  

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Georgian Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Joshua HANNON Restrained By Public Until Police Arrive

(GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP, ON)  A group of concerned citizens detained an impaired driver, who failed to stop after several collisions, on Highway 400 on Friday evening.

On July 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. the Provincial Communication Centre of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began receiving calls reporting that a small brown SUV was driving in a dangerous fashion and had caused several collisions with other vehicles while travelling northbound on Highway 400 in Georgian Bay Township.

The suspect eventually pulled the heavily damaged vehicle to the side of the highway near the off-ramp of White’s Falls Road and the driver, who appeared intoxicated,  exited the vehicle and was stopping traffic.  Concerned citizens, who had stopped their vehicles, exited and physically detained the suspect to prevent him from harming himself or others.  Police arrived on scene to find a group of people holding the driver to the ground.  During the incident, an assisting motorist was assaulted by the suspect using a tire wrench.

Police arrested the driver and transported to detachment, however the accused refused to provide a breath sample. During the investigation, the accused also assaulted and threatened a police officer. 

Further investigation revealed that the accused did not have consent to be operating the motor vehicle being driven.  In addition, the accused was bound by a probation order at the time of the incident.

As a result of this investigation,  Joshua HANNON, 29 years of Tay Township, faces the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Refuse to Comply with Breath Demand
  • Take Motor Vehicle without Consent
  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Utter Threat to Cause Death x 2
  • Assault Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 29, 2024.  When charged with impaired driving, the driver’s licence of the accused is suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating is impounded for 7 days.