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Peel Regional Police Police Press Releases

$250,000 In Product Stolen From LCBO

Peel Regional Police
Peel Regional Police

Region of Peel – Investigators from the 21 Criminal Investigation Bureau have charged five individuals in connection to an organized prolific theft ring targeting the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).

Between August 2024 and February 2025, the group collectively stole from 50 LCBO locations across various jurisdictions. On many occasions, multiple suspects would enter the store together and operate in a coordinated manner to distract and keep watch of employees, while others entered through a restricted access point to steal volumes of liquor. To date, approximately $237,738.95 worth of products were stolen.

As a result of the investigation, five individuals have been arrested and charged with Theft Over $5000, while three of them have received additional charges:

Anuj Kumar, 25-year-old man of no fixed address

Simarpeet Singh, 29-year-old man of no fixed address

Sharndeep Singh, 25-year-old man of no fixed address

  • Breach of Release Order

Simranjeet Singh, 24-year-old man of no fixed address

  • Break and Enter with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence

Prabhpreet Singh, 29-year-old man from Caledon

  • Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence

All five arrested individuals were held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

Additionally, two individuals of no fixed address are wanted for Theft Over $5000 and Break and Enter with Intent to an Commit Indictable Offence:

  • Jagshir Singh, 28-year-old man
  • Punit Sehjra, 25-year-old man

“The work of our Criminal Investigation Bureau has been nothing short of exceptional in dismantling this prolific organized crime group. By arresting and charging multiple individuals, we are sending a strong message that those who target our communities will be found and held accountable. We remain committed to pursuing criminals who threaten the safety of our neighborhoods, and ensuring they face justice for their actions,” said Deputy Chief Marc Andrews, Peel Regional Police.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police anticipate more charges to be laid.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at (905) 453-2121 ext. 2133. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

For media inquiries, please contact the on-duty Media Relations Officer at (905) 453-2121, ext. 4027.

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BONNECHERE VALLEY OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Darryl PUDDICOMBE Arrested

(BONNECHERE VALLEY TWP, ON) – Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after a stolen vehicle was recovered in Eganville.

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., police responded to a report of a shirtless man acting erratically on Bonnechere Street East. As police were responding, it was reported that a vehicle was stolen by the individual. 

A short time later, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers located the vehicle at a local motel in Eganville and an individual was taken into custody.  

As a result of this investigation 58-year-old Darryl PUDDICOMBE of Bonnechere Valley Township was charged with:

  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 1, 2025. 

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OPP Police Press Releases The Blue Mountains

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Harmander Singh & Jagman Kular Arrested

(THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, ON) – Just before noon on March 02, 2025, members of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a theft in progress at the LCBO in Thornbury, ON. Two males entered the store and took numerous bottles of liquor and left without paying. The two males then fled in a stolen vehicle with approximately $800 in bottles of high-value scotch. 

As the situation unfolded, the suspect vehicle was spotted by officers of the Collingwood OPP on Balsam street in the East end of the Town of Collingwood, ON. When a traffic stop was initiated by officers, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed and violated the right-of-way at several intersections. Additional units converging on the area observed the vehicle travelling West towards the Blue Mountain ski hills. Officers of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP then located the suspect vehicle abandoned in a ski lodge parking lot. Officers searched on foot and with the public’s assistance, located and arrested the two suspects. One of the males was found hiding in the washroom of the ski lodge.

Details revealed that the vehicle, a Mitsubishi RVR, had been stolen out of Brampton on February 28, 2025. Additionally, police recovered a stolen licence plate, a small quantity of drugs believed to be methamphetamine and the stolen the bottles of scotch.   

Further into the investigation, it was determined that one of the males had provided a false name to police and that both males were connected to other criminal investigations throughout the region. The Collingwood OPP held both accused in custody to appear before a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood. This hearing occurred on March 03, 2025. 

25-year-old Harmander Singh of Toronto, ON has been charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation (motor vehicle)
  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000
  • Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting

26-year-old Jagman Kular of Brampton, ON has been charged with:

  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000
  • Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting

Due to the ongoing and intricate nature of this investigation, the Collingwood OPP will not be releasing any further details at this time.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Ravinder SINGH – Theft

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Brampton resident with theft-related offenses following an investigation at a retail liquor store in Orangeville.

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a liquor store on Broadway in the Town of Orangeville, where loss prevention officers had a male suspect under arrest for theft. Dufferin OPP Officers arrived on scene, spoke with the involved parties, and after a brief conversation, took over the theft investigation.

Ravinder SINGH, a 36-year-old male, from Brampton has been charged with:

•      Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

•      Possession of a credit card

Anyone with information regarding this investigation of any other criminal activity is asked to contact Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

51 Year Old From Mount Forest Arrested – Details Released

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – As a result of a shoplifting investigation, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against a Mount Forest resident. 

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to reports of thefts from two retailers on Main Street North, Mount Forest. It was reported that an individual had shoplifted approximately $80 in groceries from one store and approximately $250 in electronic items from the second store.

George Hammill, 51-years-old of Mount Forest, has been charged with two counts of Theft Under $5000, contrary to the Criminal Code. He was held pending a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

Any person with information regarding these incidents should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Adam GIBSON Was Arrested

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual after a report of a shop lift at a local grocery store.

On February 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shoplift in progress at 30 King Street South in Alliston. The complainant reported that a male, approximately 30-years-old, 5 foot 9 wearing a brown jacket, jeans and black shoes was observed stealing beers, putting them in his backpack then last seen walking westbound towards Dollarama.

Officers located the individual matching the description with the stolen property from the store containing of six 473 ml James Ready beers and twelve 473 ml of Molson Canadian beers, along with what appeared to be suspected cocaine. Upon further investigation, officers learned that that accused was also wanted on an outstanding warrant with the Nottawasaga OPP.

As a result, 34-year-old Adam GIBSON, of Loretto has been arrested and charged with:

·      Theft Under $5000 – shoplifting

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

·     Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused has been held for a bail hearing.

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

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Owen Sound Police Police Press Releases

2 From Brampton Arrested In Butter Heist

On Sunday February 23, 2025, a Loss Prevention Officer at an upper east side grocery store observed three males steal several containers of ghee from the store. The males left in a vehicle and attended another retailer nearby. That same Loss Prevention Officer, now off duty, happened to be in that store and recognized the three males. Believing that the males would steal from that store, he contacted the Owen Sound Police Service. As a result, police attended and located the culprits in their vehicle, before they were able to slip away with over $1000.00 worth of butter and almost $300.00 worth of ghee.

Two men from Brampton, aged 24yrs and 21yrs, as well as a 21yr old man from Caledon, face two charges each of Theft Under $5000.00 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. The men are scheduled to make a court appearance in Owen Sound in March.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered: Katie LONGLADE Arrested

 (OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – One individual is facing charges after stealing a vehicle from a driveway in the Town of Ingersoll.

 On February 22, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., members of Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on Victoria Street in Ingersoll.

 The vehicle was recovered a short time later on Noxon Street in Ingersoll.

 As a result of the investigation, Katie LONGLADE, a 39-year-old resident of Ingersoll has been charged with:

·      Theft of Motor Vehicle

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

 The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on March 18, 2025.

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Lennox & Addington OPP Police Press Releases

Robin VIRK Was Arrested

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Members of theLennox and Addington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Emergency Response Team have arrested two people after an investigation revealed the two vehicles they were travelling in were stolen.

On Friday, February 21, 2025, officers observed the suspicious vehicles travelling eastbound on the 401 Highway near Highway 41. After confirming the vehicles were stolen, officers safely stopped the Range Rover at the Odessa Onroute, and a Toyota Highlander was then stopped at the Montreal Street exit in the City of Kingston. A search of the vehicles confirmed that individuals were using two-way radios to communicate with each other.

Robin VIRK, age 20, of Niagara Falls and Ron HARDING, age 48, of Ajax have been jointly charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime – over $5000
  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Possessing automobile master key
  • Possession of break in instruments

VIRK was released following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on March 25, 2025. HARDING was remanded in custody with another court appearance scheduled for today (February 24, 2025).

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OPP Parham Police Press Releases

$20,000 Stolen From Charity: Courtney Pare Arrested

(Parham, ON) – A theft investigation was completed into missing funds from the Parham Agricultural Society and has resulted in a charge.

Frontenac OPP investigated a theft complaint with approximately $20,000 in funds missing from accounts registered to the charity non-profit group that operates the Parham Fair annually.

Courtney Pare, a 42-year-old female from Verona has been charged with Theft over $5000.

The accused was released from custody to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on April 1, 2025.

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Matheson OPP Police Press Releases

Theft: Kevin MALTAIS & Joel GIROUARD

(MATHESON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested two people for theft of copper wire.

On February 20, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Iroquois Falls Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft in progress on Vimy Ridge Road in Matheson. The suspects fled the scene, however, were located and arrested a short time later.

The investigation revealed one of the suspects was responsible for two other thefts in Matheson which occurred on September 14, 2025, and February 14, 2025. The estimated value of the theft is approximately $50,000.

As a result, Joel GIROUARD, 56 years old, of Rochebaucourt, Quebec was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Theft over 5,000 – three counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – three counts
  • Mischief over $5,000 – three counts

Kevin MALTAIS, 47 years old, of Point Aux Outardes, Quebec was also charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Theft Over $5,000
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Mischief over $5,000

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 13, 2025, in Timmins.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Donna SMITH Was Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON)– Roommate steals light bar of pickup truck.

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft incident on West Street in the Town of Blind River. The owner of a pickup truck witnessed their roommate removing the light bar from the vehicle.

Donna SMITH, 60 years old from Blind River was charged with Theft under $5000.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 13, 2025.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

ASSANCE & ROPER Arrested

Through investigation and the assistance of community members, the two suspects have been identified and charged as follows.

Accused # 1 Barry Philip ASSANCE 40 years of Orillia was arrested and charged criminally with Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

and was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on April 4, 2025.

Accused # 2 Dillon William ROPER 32 years of Midland was arrested and charged criminally with Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING and further with Fail to Comply with Probation Order

and was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on April 4, 2025.

Investigators wish to thank those community members & media partners who assisted in this investigation.

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MALLORYTOWN OPP Police Press Releases

Sabrina ST-JEAN-SAUVE Was Arrested

(MALLORYTOWN, ON) – A Québec resident is facing charges after an initial traffic stop on Highway 401 for a vehicle with a smashed rear window.

On February 13, 2025, while on patrol at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a suspicious vehicle with a shattered rear window travelling on Highway 401.

The vehicle was stopped without incident and the investigation revealed the vehicle had been stolen out of the Peel Region. The lone occupant was arrested and transported to detachment, and the vehicle was towed.

26 year-old Sabrina ST-JEAN-SAUVE of Saint-Jerome, Québec, faces the following charges:

  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Trafficking of property obtained by crime
  • Possession of property obtained by crime
  • Mischief to computer data

The accused was released with conditions and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on March 21, 2025.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

$1,000 In Baby Formula Stolen From Kincardine – Photos Released

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On February 11, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft from a business in the area of Durham Street and Highway 21, Municipality of Kincardine.

At approximately 6:50 p.m., two males were observed in the store before stealing approximately $1,000 of baby formula, then departing in a red & tan coloured pick-up truck with a burnt out drivers side headlight.

The individuals are described as the following:

  • Middle eastern, mid 20’s, average height, slim build, unshaven, short dark hair, blue puffy jacket, grey hoodie with a black hood.
  • Middle eastern, 30’s, average heigh, medium build, short black hair, close shaven beard, black jacket

If you have any information on this matter, or any dash camera footage from the area at that time, please contact the OPP.

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.