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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Repeat Offender Arrested Again

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Oxford Street Crime Unit has charged two individuals after executing a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at an address on Goshen Road in the Town of Tillsonburg. 

On Friday March 1, 2024, police executed a search warrant in the Town of Tillsonburg. As a result, police seized a cell phone, Canadian currency, packaging materials, knives, scales, and suspected fentanyl.

Thomas MASEFIELD, 30-years-old, of Tillsonburg has been charged with the following offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking

·        Possession of a Prohibited Device

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on April 2, 2024.  

Arthur POTTS, 54-years-old, of Tillsonburg has been charged with the following offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking

·        Possession of a Prohibited Device

The accused is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on April 16, 2024.  

The OPP continues in their commitment to remove illegal drugs from our communities. If you have any information that might assist, please call 1-888-310-1122 or *677 from a cellular phone.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Jonathon SYLVESTER Arrested Again

(MIDLAND, ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment wrapped up several recent investigations with an arrest on March 5, 2024

At approximately 6:57 a.m. March 5, 2024, officers responded to a theft in progress at a Vinden Street, Midland retail store. Officers were able to locate the suspect and arrested Jonathon SYLVESTER 35-years of Christian Island at a nearby taxi stand and seized a quantity of fentanyl, bank cards along with lottery tickets. The accused was transported back to Detachment for further investigation.

As a result of further investigation, the accused was arrested on a warrant as the accused from an incident also investigated by Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers. On Feb 26, 2024, an investigation was commenced after a Peel Street, Penetanguishene resident reported the theft of a locked 2014 Honda CRV. Through the officers investigation, the accused was identified and the vehicle was located and returned to the owner.

The accused was held for a bail hearing on the following criminal offences.

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin) contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

and further charged with the following criminal offences in relation to the theft of vehicle occurrence.

  • Fraud Under $5000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Jim CORDEIRO Arrested Again

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A wanted individual is now in custody after being arrested in the City of Pembroke.

On the morning of March 5, 2024, members of the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located the individual and, with the assistance of patrol officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP, an arrest was made. The accused was wanted in relation to a criminal harassment and intimidation investigation after police and probation officers were targeted in January and February 2024. 

Jim CORDEIRO, age 41 of no fixed address, is charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Intimidation of justice system participant – two counts
  • Criminal harassment – threatening conduct
  • Criminal harassment – repeatedly communicate
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – six counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing on March 6, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke. 

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Lyle JAN Charged Again!

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with Fail to Comply With A Undertaking.

On February 27, 2024 shortly before 1200 PM, Bancroft OPP responded to the report of someone continuously calling the caller after being told to stop. As a result of the investigation the police arrested one person.

Lyle JAN, a 68-year-old from Bancroft has been charged with Fail to Comply with an Undertaking.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on March 05, 2024, in relation to the criminal charges.

Police are requesting anyone who may have additional information or believes that they were a victim of similar circumstances to contact Bancroft OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Grey Bruce OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Scott Mackenzie Arrested

(GREY BRUCE, ON) – An individual was arrested and charged after a vehicle that was stolen from the Toronto Police Service area on March 1, 2024, was located in the City of Owen Sound.

On March 1, 2024, Toronto Police Service sent a “Be On the Lookout” (BOLO) for a stolen white Ford Transit van to the police services in the area. On March 2, 2024, at 12:06 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed the stolen vehicle being driven in the City of Owen Sound. The Grey Bruce OPP attempted a traffic stop on the stolen vehicle by activating their lights, but the stolen vehicle continued without stopping. The stolen vehicle finally stopped when a second OPP vehicle arrived.

Scott Mackenzie, 48-years-old of Thunder Bay was charged with:

·      Theft of motor vehicle

·      Theft over $5000 of a motor vehicle

·      Flight from police

·      Driving while under suspension X2

·      Insecure load

·      Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on March 28, 2024.

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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

Ashley HUDSON Arrested Again & Added To Hall Of Shame

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich area resident with two criminal charges following an investigation on February 22nd, 2024. 

Just before 10:00 a.m. on February 22nd, 2024, Huron County OPP officers were dispatched to an address on Huron Road in the Town of Goderich for a report of an assault involving two parties. Officers arrived shortly after and located the individuals involved in the incident. Investigators discovered that one person had assaulted the other with a metallic object causing minor injury to the victim. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment for processing.

Ashley HUDSON, 33 years of age from no fixed address in the Goderich area has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

From the Archive:
1. Ashley HUDSON Arrested Again
2. Ashley HUDSON Arrested Again – Meth A Factor
3. Shoplifters Busted – Cory Hodges – Ashley Hudson – Jazmyn Goddard All Face Multiple Charges
4. Repeat Offender Arrested In Clinton – Hudson
5. Repeat Offender Arrested In Clinton – HUDSON


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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Roundup – 12 Re-Arrested #CatchAndRelease=Profits

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – 12 individuals have been arrested on outstanding warrants in the Fort Frances area.

The Offender Management and Apprehension Program (OMAP) is a crime suppression program designed to deter the criminal activities of repeat offenders. The program focuses on offenders that are deemed to be a high-risk to the safety of communities and individuals and are often involved in repeat criminal behaviour.

On February 26, 2024, through February 28, 2024, the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted the local initiative with a focus in the Town of Fort Frances and surrounding areas, which resulted in 12 arrests, with two individuals held in custody for bail. The local initiative focused on individuals with arrest warrants related to outstanding charges ranging from violent offences to drug, property, and bail violations.

This initiative was performed with high-priority focus on public safety, the Rainy River District OPP CSCU and ERT designed the safe apprehension of individuals who are currently wanted and residing in communities across district. The initiatives focus on public safe and is the main objective when locating the listed individuals. These are the charges these individuals with warrants have and around the district.

Individual #1

•            Cruelty to animals – unnecessary pain, suffering or injury

•            Assault with A Weapon

•            Criminal Harassment – repeatedly communicate

•            Perjury

Individual #2

•            Assault – Spousal X2

Individual # 3

•            Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

•            Theft Over $5000

•            Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) X2

Individual #4

•            Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

•            Fail to Appear/Comply with Appearance Notice, Promise to Appear, or Recognizance

•            Dangerous operation

•            Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs

•            Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs X2

Individual #5

•            Assault with A Weapon X3

Individual #6

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

Individual #7

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

Individual #8

•            Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

•            Failure to comply with undertaking

•            Assault with a Weapon – Spousal X2

•            Fail to Comply with Probation Order X2

•            Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

Individual #9

•            Sexual Assault X2

Individual #10

•            Assault – Spousal X2

•            Failure to comply with undertaking

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

•            Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal

•            Failure to attend court after having appeared X3

•            Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence

Individual #11

•            Assault

•            Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Individual #12

•            Unlawfully in Dwelling House

•            Resist Peace Officer

•            Assault a Peace Officer

The primary goal for the OPP is to ensure the continued safety and security of the citizens, of not only North West Region, but Ontario, this local initiative directly correlates with the OPP’s vision of Safe Communities…A Secure Ontario.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

8 Arrested In Guns & Drugs Bust – Names Released

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Eight people face a total of 54 Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) charges after the seizure of suspected fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine in Pembroke. A stolen firearm and replica pistols were also seized.    

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit and members of the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP, executed a search warrant on February 29, 2024, at an apartment on Pembroke Street East.

In addition to the illegal drugs and guns, officers also located items typically associated with drug trafficking, including digital scales, packaging material and multiple cell phones.

Kerry Lynn BILODEAU, age 41 of Bonnechere Valley Township, Shawn William BOLGER, age 36 of Pembroke, Joanne REIS, age 61 of Pembroke, Arin ROSE, age 21 of Pembroke, each face the following CC and CDSA charges:

  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

BILODEAU faces one additional charge of failing to comply with a probation order.

BOLGER faces two additional charges of possessing a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order.

REIS faces three additional charges of failing to comply with a probation order.

ROSE faces two additional charges of possessing a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order and two additional charges of failing to comply with probation.

Owen IRVING, age 22 of Brockville, Lorraine KENNY, age 54 of Pembroke, Jillian MELANCON, age 40 of Pembroke, and Brianna Lynn SAKER, age 43 of Pembroke, each face the following CC and CDSA charges:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

SAKER, KENNY, and MELANCON were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 16, 2024

IRVING, BILODEAU, BOLGER, REIS, and ROSE were held for a bail hearing on March 1, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offenders JOHNSON-SHIRLEY & Xander CORNELIUS-MILLER Arrested Again

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid firearms and drug related charges after vehicle failed to stop for police.  

On February 29, 2024, just after 11:00 a.m., an officer conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 10, in the Town of Caledon, attempted to stop a vehicle but it failed to stop. The vehicle was later located after being involved in a collision, but the occupants had fled the scene. With the assistance of the Caledon Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the Peel Regional Police Canine Unit, two parties were located and arrested. The investigation also resulted in the seizure of two loaded prohibited firearms, a large quantity of drugs, and cash. 

O’Neal JOHNSON-SHIRLEY, 20, of Brampton was charged with: 

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

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid 

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – two counts

• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition – three counts

• Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With – two counts

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

Xander CORNELIUS-MILLER, 20, of Welland was charged with:

• Dangerous operation

• Flight from peace officer

• Fail to Comply with Sentence

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

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid 

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – two counts

• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition – three counts

• Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With – two counts

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts

Both accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 1, 2024, for a bail hearing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Smooth Rock Falls

Repeat Offenders GOODISON & COX Arrested Again

(SMOOTH ROCK FALLS, ON) – An alert on the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system led to several charges, and a 45-day vehicle impound.

On February 29, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrol on Main Street in Smooth Rock Falls, when the ALPR system alerted the officer to a stolen licence plate. 

Police conducted a traffic stop on Ross Road, and confirmed that the licence plates were indeed stolen, the vehicle was not insured, and the driver’s licence was suspended under the criminal code, as well as the Highway Traffic Act.

As a result of the investigation, the driver Mitchell COX 31 years of age from Smooth Rock Falls was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Failure to comply with probation order
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court on March 4, 2024, in Cochrane. 

In addition the passenger and vehicle owner, Krystal GOODISON 35 years of age from Smooth Rock Falls was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Failure to comply with probation order
  • Permit motor vehicle to be operated without insurance
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming the owner

The latter accused was released and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 18, 2024 in Cochrane.

The vehicle was impounded for 45 days, as a result of the driver’s previous suspension under the criminal code.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Levi WHISKEYJACK Arrested Again

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit has led to charges being laid against a Sioux Lookout resident.

On February 28, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Dryden OPP Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Government Street in the City of Dryden.

Through investigation, officers seized a number of suspected illicit substances including cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, and oxycodone. Canadian currency and other items associated with drug trafficking were also seized.  

As a result, Levi WHISKEYJACK, 32-years-old, of Sioux Lookout has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – three counts

·        Possession of Proceeds of Property obtain by Crime under $5,000

·        Failure to Comply with Release Order – other than attend court – two counts

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on March 5, 2024.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender William WHITCROFT Arrested Again

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police recover a stolen vehicle and lay several charges.

On February 23, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police received a report of a vehicle stuck in the mud on a property on Highway 53 in Norwich Township.

Police arrived on scene and confirmed the vehicle had been stolen. Police located the suspect who had tried to leave the scene on foot and made an arrest.

William WHITCROFT, 32 years-of-age of Norfolk, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·              Possession of Stolen Property

·              Mischief

·              Obstruct Police

·              Fail to Comply with Probation

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock on March 4, 2024.

The OPP wants to remind the public to call police as soon as you suspect something, or someone seems out of place. Calls from the public greatly assist police in recovering stolen property. Please dial 911 or *677 from your cell phone or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Brenda Lee CROCKATT Arrested Again

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest after a series of thefts were reported in Pembroke. 

The incidents took place between February 21-26, 2024, at various locations in the City of Pembroke. Items stolen include groceries, purses from shopping carts and vehicles.  

As a result, Brenda Lee CROCKATT, age 66 of Pembroke, has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·        Theft under $5000 – five counts

·        Breach of probation

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 2, 2024. 

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Callander OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested Again – Adam BRITT

(CALLANDER, ON) – One person was arrested and charged with several offences after police stopped a dirt bike in Callander.

On February 17, 2024, just after 9:00 p.m., a member of the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol when they observed a dirt bike traveling on Callander Bay Drive with no lights to the rear.

As a result of the investigation Adam BRITT, a 41-year-old from East Ferris Township was arrested and charged with the following:

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

·      Drive motor vehicle – no plates

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Drive without proper rear light – motorcycle

·      No mirror

·      Driver fail to surrender licence

·      Drive motor vehicle – improper licence.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on March 5, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wawa

Peter BANKS Arrested Again

(WAWA, ON) – A local resident is facing criminal charges after being found in possession of stolen property. On February 14, 2024, shortly after 10:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft on Regina Crescent in Wawa.

As a result of the investigation, Peter BANKS, 22 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Mischief Under $5,000
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order

The accused was remanded into custody, pending a bail hearing.