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OPP Police Press Releases Spanish

Alvin LINDHORST – Theft

(SPANISH, ON)- On October 4, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft complaint at the Spanish Four Seasons Waterfront Complex on Garnier Road in the Town of Spanish.

With the assistance from the Manitoulin Detachment OPP the investigation determined an individual attended the complex to get coffee and water. The person leaves, walks past a pick-up to their van. The person then walks back to the pick-up truck and removes a tri-ball hitch and leaves. The suspect and vehicle are identified by employees and surveillance video.

On October 7, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the suspect was arrested in Blind River and as a result, Alvin LINDHORST, 55-years-old from Spanish was charged with: Theft Under $5000.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on November 7, 2024.

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Brighton OPP Police Press Releases

Leigh SMITH – Theft

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one individual following a report of a stolen vehicle in Brighton.

On October 6, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., police responded to a complaint regarding a stolen vehicle which was equipped with a built-in GPS and was being tracked by its registered owner. The pickup truck had been stolen earlier from a location on Sharp Road.

The vehicle was subsequently located by OPP in the area of County Road 26 and Telephone Road in the Municipality of Brighton where the driver was taken into custody.

Leigh SMITH, 42-years-old, from Brighton has been charged with:

–          Theft of motor vehicle.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

If you have any information regarding a criminal offence please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit your information online at stopcrimehere.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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MISSISSAUGA OPP Police Press Releases

Justin HACK Was Arrested

(MISSISSAUGA, ON) – The OPP have arrested and charged a suspect in an investigation which began as a threat but quickly escalated to the theft of two vehicles while the suspect attempted to evade police.

On October 06, 2024, approximately 5:20 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Mississauga Detachment, received a call from a ride sharing service driver who reported that a passenger had uttered a threat towards another person. Officers located the vehicle on the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW), east of Dixie Road, Mississauga and conducted a traffic stop. The driver exited the vehicle to speak with police and the passenger got into the driver’s seat and stole the vehicle. Investigators believed that the threat that had been made was serious in nature and a Toronto hospital was placed into lockdown for a short period of time.

Approximately 6:00 p.m., Officers were notified that the vehicle had been involved in a collision on Cawthra Road, south of the QEW, and that the suspect had stolen another vehicle from the scene. During that interaction, the owner of the vehicle sustained serious injuries. The vehicle was located minutes later by members of the Toronto Police Service and the suspect was arrested following a struggle, in which the suspect attempted to disarm the police officer.

As a result of the investigation, Justin HACK, a 22-year-old from Denfield, Ontario has been charged with:

  • Uttering threats – cause death
  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Resist peace officer – two counts
  • Dangerous operation causing bodily harm
  • Robbery with violence
  • Failure to stop after accident
  • Disarming a peace officer

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on October 7, 2024.

The investigation is ongoing, and officials are asking for witnesses who may have seen the incident, or may have dashcam footage, to call the OPP Mississauga Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident number E241339839. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or report online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases

Whitney Boyd – Theft

(MEAFORD, ON) – On October 6, 2024, at 3:22 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a business on Highway 26 in the Municipality to a report of a theft in progress.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly stolen items from the business.

As a result, Whitney Boyd, 28-years-old from Meaford was charged with:

·      Theft under $5000 – shoplifting

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 7, 2024.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Dillan FARNELL – Theft, Break & Enter, Etc.

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) entered into an investigation regarding multiple Break and Enters and Thefts which has resulted in an arrest.

On Wednesday October 2, 2024, members of the Peterborough County OPP CSCU, assisted by the Peterborough Police Service (PPS), received information regarding a person believed to be involved in a string of Break and Enters and Thefts that occurred in both Peterborough County and Peterborough City.

Officers attended a location in Peterborough City, identified the individual and arrested them.

Dillan FARNELL (age 26) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with:

  • Theft of motor vehicle (three counts)
  • Theft under $5000 (five counts)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime (two counts)
  • Operation while prohibited
  • Break and Enter – Commit Indictable Offence (four counts)
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler SYLVESTER – Was Arrested Again

On October 2, 2024 at approximately 7:06 a.m. Southern Georgian Bay Detachment officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver behind the steering wheel of a white and black Mini Cooper in the Huronia Mall, Midland parking lot. The vehicle was stopped by dispatched officer at 7:07 a.m. and located the driver slumped over the steering wheel. The officer was able to awaken the driver who was known to officer and attempted to flee the scene once out of the car. An impaired driving investigation was commenced at the scene resulting in the seizure of an edged weapon and a quantity of drugs believed to be fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.

The investigating officer was assisted by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer with the Impaired Operation investigation. The Mini Cooper vehicle used in the incident had been reported stolen at 12:41 p.m. October 2, 2024 from a Hugel Avenue, Midland residence and as a result of this investigation the following charges have been issued to Tyler SYLVESTER 31 years of Penetanguishene.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

And Further

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs

Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

The accused was also identified as the outstanding second person in the ongoing break/enter & theft investigation at a Midland restaurant that occurred on September 29, 2024 and has been further charged with the following offences in relation to that investigation..

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused was held for a bail hearing and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice  on October 2, 2024.

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Andy CLAYTON – Theft, Fraud

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual after a report of a theft from a local business in the Town of Huntsville.

On September 30, 2024, officers of the Huntsville OPP Detachment began an investigation into a reported theft. A local business reported an employee stole over $60,000 in construction materials.

On October 2, 2024, the Huntsville OPP with assistance from the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) recovered the stolen property in Haliburton.

As a result, Andy CLAYTON, a 62-years-old of Algonquin Highlands Township, was arrested and charged with: 

  • Theft Over $5,000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Fraud Over $5,000

The accused was released on an Undertaking and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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HORNEPAYNE OPP Police Press Releases

John FORT Was Arrested

(HORNEPAYNE, ON) – One person is facing criminal charges after an incident involving a firearm in Hornepayne. On October 1, 2024 at approximately 8:24 p.m., the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons call at a business on Becker Road. Witnesses reported an individual attending the business with a firearm.

As a result of the investigation, John FORT, 45 years-of-age, of Hornepayne was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Careless storage of firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Take motor vehicle without consent
  • Theft of motor vehicle

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Michael CARNOVALE – Theft

(Wasaga Beach, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) caught a crook red-handed this morning when they responded to a possible theft in progress.

At approximately 9:35 a.m. on the 29th of September 2024, officers responded to a call for service about a suspicious male who appeared to be taking property from a neighbours home while they were away. Once on scene, officers located a male exiting a shed at the back of a private residence on Baker Street in the Town of Wasaga Beach. The contents of the shed had been emptied and thrown over an adjacent fence. Other stolen goods that had been stashed on a nearby street were also located.

As a result of the investigation, Michael CARNOVALE, a 43-year-old male from Wasaga Beach, has been arrested and charged with the following offences:

–      Obstructing a peace officer

–      Theft under $5000

–      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused was released on an undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood at a future date.

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.crimestopperssdm.com/ or call 1-800-222-8477.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Joshua INWOOD Was Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with identity theft and credit card fraud.  

 On September 10, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Dryden OPP Detachment responded to a potential identity theft and credit card fraud at a local business.

Through investigation, it was determined that the suspect contacted the vendor with fraudulent identification and credit card to place a deposit for a personal watercraft with an estimated valued of $30,000. The individual planned to attend the business on September 25, 2024, to pick up the personal watercraft. Upon arrival, the individual was placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden OPP Detachment. Further investigation revealed that suspect was in breach of conditions for a previous charge from Smith Falls, ON.

 As a result, Joshua INWOOD, 41-years-old, of Carleton Place, ON, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

 ·        Identity Theft – obtain or possess another person’s identity information

·        Obtaining by False Pretence – Over 

·        Use of Credit Card.

·        Failure to Comply with Undertaking

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on November 4, 2024.

For more information regarding ongoing scams in Canada or to report fraud, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at http://antifraudcentre.ca.  If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). 

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Stirling

Michael MCCRORY – Theft, Fraud, Etc.

(STIRLING, ON) – Investigators have arrested another individual in connection with stolen classic cars recovered in May 2024.

On September 18, 2024, Michael MCCRORY, age 58 of Central Hastings was charged with the following six offences contrary to the Criminal Code:

·      Possession of property obtained by crime

·      Theft over $5,000

·      Fraud over $5,000

·      Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence – two counts

·      Use, deals or acts on forged document

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on October 3, 2024.

The investigation is ongoing. As this matter is currently before the courts, we are unable to provide further details or information. Any questions regarding the registration of vehicles in the Province of Ontario should be directed to the Ministry of Transportation, or ServiceOntario through the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery.

By reporting illegal or suspicious activity to police, we can work together to reduce the number of vehicles stolen each year. Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP’s non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. Alternatively, you can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases

Mamadou LY – Theft

(LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a male with theft of motor vehicle and flight from police.

On September 24, 2024, just after 9:00 a.m., an officer was conducting general patrols and noticed a suspicious vehicle traveling eastbound on Highway 401 in Loyalist Township. The officer conducted checks of the licence plate and it came back as a stolen vehicle from Thornhill.

Police followed the vehicle off of Highway 401 and onto Sharpe Road where they attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle fled from police and was located a short distance away where the driver fled on foot. Members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the canine unit assisted with the search for the suspect.

The suspect was located and arrested later that afternoon thanks to alert members of the public calling in suspicious activity of a male walking around the area.

As a result, Mamadou LY, age 23, of Grenby, Quebec was charged with:

  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Flight from police

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on later date.

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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Bailey WILLIAMS – Theft

(PICTON, ON) – The Prince Edward County OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) has made an arrest after a theft in Picton.

On September 13, 2024 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Prince Edward County OPP received report of a theft at a liquor store in Picton. A masked male had entered the store and stole two bottles of alcohol before departing on foot.

As a result of the investigation, the accused was located and arrested on Monday September 23, 2024.

Bailey WILLIAMS, age 20, from Picton, has been charged with theft under $5000.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 23, 2024.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

John BHUMIRATANA Facing Numerous Charges

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver following a traffic complaint involving dangerous driving and theft.

On September 17, 2024, shortly before 4:00 p.m., OPP responded to reports of a vehicle being driven dangerously and hitting a guardrail on Highway 62 in Bancroft. The vehicle was located at a nearby gas station, where employees alerted police that the driver had stolen items from the store.

John BHUMIRATANA, a 41-year-old resident of Bancroft, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Adult Dangerous Operation
  • Adult Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting
  • Adult Operation While Impaired – Drug
  • Adult Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Adult Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid
  • Adult Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent
  • Adult Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on September 18, 2024, to address the criminal charges.

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Aurel PANA Was Arrested

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Individual from Mount Brydges has been charged with theft of alcohol from business in Kilworth.

On September 11, 2024, at 1:02 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a business at 10166 Glendon Drive in Kilworth, Middlesex Centre, for the report of a theft of alcohol the previous day.

As a result of the investigation, Aurel PANA, a 52-year-old of Mount Brydges, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code on September 14, 2024, with:

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on November 6, 2024.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.