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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Assault With Weapon & Threats – Steven DENIS

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after a report of a road rage incident.

On March 14, 2024, shortly before 12:30 p.m., Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapon complaint on Dutrisac Road, West Nipissing.

It was reported that two vehicles had been involved in a road rage incident on Highway 17 and pulled onto a side road to confront each other. One driver brandished a knife, while uttering a threat to harm the other driver.

As a result of the investigation, Steven DENIS, 32-years-old, from North Bay, was arrested and charged with, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on April 4, 2024.

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Pervert Alert – Garry FISHER Arrested For Child Pornography,

A male has been arrested for sexual assault and breaching his release order.

On Monday, January 1, 2024, the accused began to contact the victim while on a no contact order, and attempted to intimidate her into dropping the charges.  The victim came forward to police, who commenced a secondary investigation, after she detailed a sexual assault by the suspect. 

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, members of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch, with assistance from members of the Internet and Child Exploitation Unit and E-Crimes Unit attended a residential address in Lansdowne to execute a search warrant.  The suspect was located inside the residence and taken into custody without incident. 

Numerous electronics were located and seized.

Investigators have concerns there may be more victims and are releasing a photo of the accused (attached).

Garry FISHER, age 60 from Lansdowne is charged with 23 offences including: Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference with Person Under 16, Luring a Person Under 16, Possession of Child Pornography, Access Child Pornography, Criminal Harassment, Make Indecent Telecommunications, Obstruct Justice, Uttering Threats x6, and Fail to Comply with Release Order x6.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone who has been victimized by the accused or has any information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact D/Cst. Tourloukis of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1649.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

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Moosonee

David KOOSTACHIN – Aggravated Assault, Armed Robbery, Forcible Confinement

(MOOSONEE, ON) – An arrest has been made in an investigation in Moosonee, with serious criminal charges.

On February 27, 2024, shortly before 8:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the local health clinic in Moosonee, regarding a victim of an assault that come in for medical attention.

Police investigated and determined that the victim, who had suffered a broken jaw, had been assaulted at a residence on Ferguson Road on the evening of February 25. Further, the victim was then prevented from leaving the residence, until February 27 when the victim sought medical attention.

On February 29, shortly before 2:00 p.m., the OPP arrested David KOOSTACHIN, 39 years of age of Moosonee, who was charged with the following:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Forcible confinement
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Armed robbery

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 11, 2024.

On February 29, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a search warrant was executed at a residence on Ferguson Road, and seized evidence relevant to the investigation, including three knives, a 2 by 4 wooden plank, and a snowmobile helmet.

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Central Huron Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

More Domestic Violence

(HURON EAST, ON) – On February 20th, 2024, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed several criminal acts against their partner in 2020.

A 21-year-old individual from Waterloo has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm – (two counts),

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death – Spousal.

The accused was arrested, processed, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled for the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On February 21st, 2024, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Central Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed a criminal act against their partner in 2022.

A 46-year-old individual from Central Huron has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

–      Assault with a Weapon – Spousal.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled for the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On February 22nd, 2024, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Central Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed several criminal acts against their partner.

A 53-year-old individual from Central Huron has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal – (four counts),

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm.

The accused was arrested, processed, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled for the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

Surge In Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assaults

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) On January 1, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an Intimate Partner Violence (I.P.V.) investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old male from Centre Wellington, has been charged with Spousal Assault contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

On January 2, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Town of Minto. As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old male from South Bruce, has been charged with Spousal Assault with a Weapon, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.

On January 4, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Guelph/Eramosa. As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old male from Dorchester, was charged with Failure to Comply with Release Order contrary to the criminal code. The accused was held for bail.

On January 12, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old male from Brampton, has been charged with Spousal Assault and Forcible Confinement, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

On January 13, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Wellington North. As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old male from Brampton, has been charged with 3 counts of Assault Caused Bodily Harm, Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm and Uttering Threats to Damage or Injure an Animal, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.

On January 17, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Wellington North. As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old male from Wellington North, has been charged with Spousal Assault with a Weapon, Spousal Assault, Disobey Court Order, and Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.

On January 18, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an IPV investigation in the town of Erin. As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old male from Mississauga has been charged with Assault Caused Bodily Harm, 3 counts of Spousal Assault, Overcome Resistance by Attempting to Choke or Suffocate or Strangle Another Person, and Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm – Spousal, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.

On January 20, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Town of Minto. As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old male from Minto, has been charged with Spousal Assault contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

On January 20, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Guelph/Eramosa. As a result of the investigation, a 60-year-old male from Guelph/Eramosa has been charged with Spousal Assault Causing Bodily Harm contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.

On January 25, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered in to an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Mapleton. As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old female from Mapleton has been charged with Spousal Assault contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

On January 26, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered in to an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Wellington North. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old male from Wellington North has been charged with Failing to Comply with Undertaking contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.

On January 26, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 54-year-old male from Caledon East has been charged with three counts of Failing to Comply with Undertaking contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.

Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:

·      Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212

·      Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440

·      Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233

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Chapleau OPP Police Press Releases

Darryl HIGHAM Arrested

(CHAPLEAU, ON) – One person is facing criminal charges after causing a disturbance at a residence in Chapleau. On February 22, 2024, shortly before 3:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a threats occurrence on Pine Street.

As a result of the investigation, Darryl HIGHAM, 36 years-of-age, of Cloyne, Ontario was arrested and charged with:

  • Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Mischief       

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 16, 2024 in Chapleau.

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Arnprior OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – FOSTER & ROSE Arrested

(ARNPRIOR, ON) – Two people are facing drug and criminal charges after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized suspected cocaine from a residence in Arnprior.

As part of a drug trafficking investigation, the OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and members of the Renfrew County OPP attended a residence on Madawaska Street on February 20, 2024.

 Two people were arrested and officers seized nearly two grams of suspected cocaine and items typically associated with drug trafficking, including scales and packaging materials.

Christopher ROSE, age 52, of Arnprior has been charged with:

  • Uttering threats to cause death
  • Resist a Peace Officer
  • Trafficking a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine

Blair FOSTER, age 47, of Arnprior has been charged with:

  • Trafficking a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking 
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 3, 2024.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Charges were laid following an investigation into a dispute between two individuals.

At approximately 9:03 a.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a dispute at an address on Main Street South in Waterford, Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals were involved in a confrontation through electronic means, during which threats were made towards the victim.

As a result, one individual was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 22-year-old Morgan MATYAS of Norfolk County:

  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm,
  • Disobeying Order of court.

The accused was held in custody to appear at a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe.