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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.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wawa

Steffani OLIVER – Mischief

(WAWA, ON) – A local resident is facing multiple charges following a family dispute in Wawa. On February 14, 2024, shortly before 7:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Nyman Avenue.

As a result of the investigation, Steffani OLIVER, 27 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with:

  • Mischief Under $5,000 – two counts
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts 

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

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Minden Hills OPP Police Press Releases

Violent Robbery – Steven NORMAN & Michael GUNN Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF MINDEN HILLS, ON) –The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals in relation to an assault and robbery that occurred earlier this month.

On February 9, 2024, shortly after 4:30 a.m., members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment responded to an assault and robbery with a weapon on Parkside Street in Minden. The victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A thorough investigation was conducted by the Haliburton Highlands OPP Crime Unit. 

As a result of the investigation, Steven NORMAN, 44-year-old of Minden Hills, has been charged with:

·        Aggravated assault

·        Robbery using firearm

·        Possession of a weapon

·        Possession of a weapon while prohibited

Michael GUNN, 28-year-old of Minden Hills, has been charged with:

·        Aggravated assault

·        Robbery using firearm

·        Possession of a weapon

·        Fail to comply release order

·        Possession of a firearm while prohibited

Both were held for a bail hearing.

The investigation is ongoing.

Investigators are asking that anyone with any information and have not spoken to police to contact Haliburton Highlands OPP at 705-286-1431 or the OPP Provincial Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122.

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Hawkesbury OPP Police Press Releases

Ahmed OUMALLOUK & Abdelaziz SENOUCI Arrested

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals after a vehicle failed to stop for police.

On February 27, 2024, at approximately 03:35 a.m. on Highway 417, an OPP officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle at mile marker 62 in The Nation municipality. The vehicle failed to stop.

At approximately 04:30 a.m. on Highway 417 near mile marker 4, the same vehicle was stopped by officers using a tire deflation device.

As a result, 19-year-old male Ahmed OUMALLOUK from Montreal was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada (CC):

  • CC 320.17 Adult flight from peace officer
  • CC 353(1)(b) Adult possessing automobile master key
  • CC 145(5)(a) Adult failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • CC 351(1) Adult possession break in instruments
  • CC 88 Adult possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

Abdelaziz SENOUCI, a 21-year-old male from Montreal, was also arrested and charged with the following under the Criminal Code of Canada (CC):

  • CC 353(1)(b) Adult possessing automobile master key
  • CC 733.1(1) Adult fail to comply with probation order – 2 counts
  • CC 355(b) Adult possession property obtained by crime under $5000
  • CC 351(1) Adult possession break in instruments
  • CC 88 Adult possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

Both males were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court on March 20, 2024 at the L’Orignal Court of Justice. 

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Bobbi-Jo THOMAS Arrested Again

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A search warrant executed in the Town of Fort Frances has resulted in an individual being arrested and charged with numerous offences.

On February 23, 2024, shortly after 1:30 p.m., the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, along with members of Emergency Response Team, Northwest Region Canine Unit, the Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, and Treaty Three Police Service Street Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on PalmCrest Drive in the town of Fort Frances.

The executed search warrant resulted in the arrest of an individuals and the seizure of multiple weapons.

As a result, Bobbi-Jo THOMAS, 41 years-of-age, of Fort Frances has been arrested and charged with:

  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Four counts: Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court.
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held in custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on February 26, 2024, to answer to the above charges.

Any person with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should immediately contact 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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Alerts OPP Police Press Releases

POWELL Wanted On Canada Wide Warrant

POWELL is described as a white male, 54 years of age, 5'8" (173 cm) 260 lbs (118 kg) with brown hair and green eyes.
POWELL is described as a white male, 54 years of age, 5'8" (173 cm) 260 lbs (118 kg) with brown hair and green eyes.

(TORONTO, 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 their Long Term Supervision Order. 

POWELL is described as a white male, 54 years of age, 5’8″ (173 cm) 260 lbs (118 kg) with brown hair and green eyes. 

POWELL is serving a seven (7) year, six (6) month and fifteen (15) day Long Term Supervision Order for: 

  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Threaten Death and Bodily Harm – 2 counts
  • Forcible Confinement – 2 counts
  • Assault Peace Officer – 2 counts
  • Mischief
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 4 counts

 The offender is known to frequent the Greater Toronto Area, Peterborough, Simcoe Region, York Region and Durham Region. 

Anyone having contact with this offender or information regarding 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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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender David DUCHENE Arrested After Robbing 3 Banks

A 41-year-old male is facing numerous charges after robbing three banks in three days in Durham Region.

On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., members from East Division attended a robbery call at the TD Bank located at 570 Longworth Avenue in Bowmanville.   A male entered the bank and demanded cash.  He indicated he had a firearm; however, no gun was seen.  The male left the bank and left the area in a red sedan.

On Thursday, February 22, 2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m., members from North Division attended a robbery call at the TD Bank located at 165 Queen Street in Port Perry.   A male entered the bank and demanded cash.  He indicated he had a firearm however no gun was seen.  The suspect obtained a quantity of cash and fled the bank.

On Friday, February 23, 2024 at approximately 2:30 p.m., members from North Division responded to a robbery call at the Scotiabank located at 1 Douglas Road in Uxbridge.  A male entered the bank and demanded cash.  He indicated he had a firearm however no gun was seen.  The suspect obtained a quantity of cash and fled the bank.

The robbery unit attended the area and located the male a short distance away.  He was taken into custody without incident.

David DUCHENE, age 41 of Ottawa is charged with Robbery x3, Disguise with Intent x3, Fail to Comply with Probation x2, Fail to Comply with Release Order and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.