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Chesley OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Robbery – School Placed In Hold & Secure

(CHESLEY, ON) – On March 27, 2024, at 11:36 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of robbery in a wooded area located in the town of Chesley.

Out of an abundance of caution, a local elementary school was placed in a hold & secure while officers responded to the area.

Members of the South Bruce OPP, OPP Canine, and the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted a thorough search of the area.

The South Bruce OPP continues to investigate along with members of the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips, and links.

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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North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Wingham Robbery – Repeat Offender Scott RYAN Arrested Again

(NORTH HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crimes Unit is investigating a robbery that took place on March 8th, 2024, at a business on Josephine Street in the Township of North Huron (Wingham). 

On Friday, March 8th, 2024, at 6:10 a.m., the Huron County OPP was contacted by a store owner who called to report a robbery that had taken place at approximately 6:00 a.m. One male suspect had entered the store, produced a note, and demanded cash. The suspect appeared to have been carrying a concealed weapon. The employee advised the suspect that there was no cash inside the store. The suspect then left the store and fled on foot.

Investigators were able to later identify the suspect and on March 11th, the suspect was arrested in Wingham and taken into custody.

A search warrant of the suspect’s residence yielded evidence from the robbery.

Scott RYAN, 36 years of age from the Township of North Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Robbery with Intent,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation – (seven counts).

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and held for a bail hearing.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Armed Sexual Assault & Robbery Attempt – Suspect At Large

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are continuing the investigating of an attempted sexual assault and robbery incident involving a firearm in Waterloo.

On February 21, 2024 at approximately 11:45 p.m., a female victim was approached by an unknown male near Albert Street and Hickory Street.

The male took the victim’s personal belongings and attempted to sexually assault her while brandishing a firearm. While the victim fled from the area, the subject discharged a firearm.

There were no physical injuries as a result of the incident.

The subject is described as being a black male, thin build, approximately 5’6”, wearing an orange construction jacket or hoodie.

The subject was driving a white 2012-2017 Hyundai Accent hatchback.

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Anyone with information regarding this investigation and would like to speak with an investigator, is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370.

Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

WA24048605 (909) 

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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

8 Break & Enters – Davyd KHOCHOLAVA Arrested

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged after multiple Break and Enters were reported in Tecumseh and Lakeshore.

The Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) identified an individual who was responsible for eight Break and Enter investigations between May 21, 2023 and February 22, 2024.

As a result, on March 3, 2024, Davyd KHOCHOLAVA, 56 years-of-age of Windsor was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:

·        Robbery with violence S.343(a) CC (ONE COUNT)

·        Break, Enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence S.348(1)(a) CC (ONE COUNT)

·        Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence S.348(1)(b) CC (SIX COUNTS)

·        Possession Break In Instruments S 351(1) CC (SIX COUNTS)

·        Disguise with Intent S.351(2) (TWO COUNTS)

·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 S.354(1)(a) CC (ONE COUNT)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Windsor.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested, Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Names Released

(TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three male suspects after an incident near Kidd Crescent in the Town of New Tecumseth.

 On February 27, 2024, shortly before 3:00 a.m., officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment attempted to stop a vehicle. The vehicle failed to stop and fled from police. A short time later police located the vehicle and discovered it to be stolen.

 As a result of the investigation, a firearm was recovered and three individuals were taken into custody and charged.

 Kevon WILLIAMS, 23-years-old from Scarborough, ON charged with:

·        Robbery using a firearm.

·        Unauthorized possession of a firearm.

·        Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.

·        Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.

·        Break and enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence.

·        Trespassing by night.

·        Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

·        Flight from a police officer.

 Ismal TUMBA, 19-years-old from North York, ON charged with:

·        Robbery using a firearm.

·        Possession of firearm while prohibited.

·        Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.

·        Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.

·        Break and enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence.

·        Trespassing by night.

·        Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

·        Mischief.

 Also arrested is a 17-year-old from Toronto, ON charged with:

·        Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.

·        Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.

·        Break and enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence.

·        Trespassing by night.

·        Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

 The adult accused persons have been remanded into custody and have been scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

 The investigation was completed by the Nottawasaga Detachment Major Crime Unit with assistance of Central Region Canine, Emergency Response Team (ERT), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Forensic Identification Services (FIS), Regional Support Team (RST) and Urban Search and Rescue, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives, Response Team (UCRT). 

 The Nottawasaga OPP wish to express their thanks to the residents of the Town of New Tecumseth for their patience and assistance during this critical incident and subsequent investigation.