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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Marten WOODS Was Arrested

A male has been arrested for pointing a firearm at a victim in Whitby.

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at approximately 2:40 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Dundas Street West and Frances Street. It was reported that the suspect pointed a firearm at the victim and threatened to shoot them. The suspect fled the area before police arrived.

Officers were able to locate the suspect and arrested him without incident. The firearm involved is believed to be a replica.

Marten WOODS, age 37, of No Fixed Address is charged with: Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm; Point a Firearm and Breach of Probation.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Cst. Petschenig of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 at ext. 2448.

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 cash reward.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Darnell CHAMBERS-COOPER Was Arrested Again!

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with multiple weapons charges after an early morning disturbance In the City of Orillia.   

On March 5, 2025, shortly after 12:00 a.m., officers from Orillia OPP were called to an apartment complex in the West Street North area of the City of Orillia for reports of an individual making threats and spitting on people.

Orillia OPP officers arrived and secured the area. Officers observed one individual with a firearm. Officers quickly de-escalated the situation and safely brought the individual into custody.

As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:

·        Alprazolam (Xanax)

·        .45 Cal Ammunition

·        GLOCK Handgun

·        $825 Canadian currency

·        Cellular device

 As a result, Darnell CHAMBERS-COOPER, a 24-year-old male, has been charged with the following:

·      Fail to comply with release order (4 counts)

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm

·      Possession of prohibited ammunition (2 counts)

·      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm (5 counts)

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of Firearm

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

The male has been held in custody.

Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information that may be helpful, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Area OPP Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Coffee Shop Receives Threats – One Arrested

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – A Carleton Place resident has been charged in connection with a series of threats.

On Sunday, February 23, 2025, the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a coffee shop in Carleton Place, where employees had received numerous threatening phone calls.

On Monday, February 24, 2025, Lanark County OPP members, assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit, executed a warrant at a home on Lake Avenue East. One person was arrested without incident.

Matthew MCGETRICK, age 36, is charged with:

  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – two counts
  • Criminal harassment
  • Harassing communications

The accused remains in custody, with a bail hearing scheduled for today (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Randolph (Randy) KUNZE Facing Numerous Charges

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest and charge same person for same offences in neighborhood.

On February 9, 2025, numerous complainants reported a multitude of harassment and threats by a known person in a neighborhood in Elliot Lake. The complaints were the same as what transpired in May 2020, where the person was arrested and charged with 16 offences at that time.  

After another extensive police investigation, the person was arrested again on February 19, 2025.

Randolph (Randy) KUNZE, 41-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Criminal Harassment – 12 counts
  • Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property – 11 counts
  • Uttering Threats – cause death or bodily harm – 4 counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bail Court in Blind River on February 19, 2025.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Taiven CADA Arrested After Rampage

(BLIND RIVER, ON)– OPP makes two arrests.

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threat’s complaint on Hudson Street in the Town of Blind River. 

The investigation revealed that the complainant was walking eastbound on Hudson Street when they were chased by a blue pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck exited the vehicle, and a confrontation ensued, during which the complainant was sprayed with bear mace.

Approximately two to three weeks earlier, the complainant reported being pushed down by the driver of the same blue pickup truck while walking eastbound on Causley Street. The complainant was then assaulted with a bong and a can, sustaining injuries to the head and nose.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on February 17, 2025, Taiven CADA, 18 years old from Blind River was arrested charged with:

  • Uttering threats-cause death or bodily harm – two counts
  • Assault
  • Assault with a weapon-two counts
  • Dangerous operation
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm – two counts
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm – two counts
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device – two counts
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

Before the pickup truck was towed police located and seized an air gun and a bolt action rifle.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 3, 2025.

While investigating the above incident, police determined that the complainant was also wanted for a break and enter that occurred in early February 2025.

On February 3, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a storage building on Lachore Street in Blind River was broken into. The suspect damaged the window of the front door and stole items, including a sweater and shoes. The stolen items were later posted on social media.

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Nicolas SACHRO, 18 years old from Blind River was arrested and charged with:

  • Theft under $5000
  • Break, enter a place-with intent to commit an indictable offence
  • Possession property obtained by crime

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 3, 2025.

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London Police Service Police Press Releases

Isaiah Findlay Was Arrested – Details Relased

LONDON, ON (February 4, 2025) – A London man is facing charges after assaulting a security officer in the downtown core yesterday morning.

On Monday, February 3, 2025, at approximately 9:50 a.m., a man was being escorted out of an establishment in the 300-block of Wellington Street when he became aggressive and proceeded to assault a security officer.

Police were contacted and responded to the area.

When officers placed the suspect male under arrest, he resisted police and uttered threats towards the security officers.

The victim sustained minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Isaiah Findlay, 22, of London, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Assault;
  • Uttering threats of death or bodily harm; and
  • Resist arrest.

The accused is expected to appear in London court today in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Tenant Pulls Shotgun In Attempt To Avoid Eviction #TenantBlackList

A male is in custody after he made threats with a shotgun outside a residence in Oshawa.

On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at approximately 12:50 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Thornton Road North and Winchester Road West.  A male made threats with a shotgun toward three other males who attended the property to enforce an eviction.  The three victims exited the property and contacted police. 

Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect barricaded inside of his residence.  Police set up containment and closed the roadways as they negotiated with the male.  After lengthy negotiations, the suspect safely surrendered himself to police and was taken into custody without incident.  A shotgun, rifle, and ammunition were seized following a search of the residence.

The victims did not sustain any physical injuries.

Steven Rejean COTE, age 64 of Whitby is charged with: Possess Firearm – No licence x9, Careless Use of a Firearm x2, Possession of a Firearm with Ammunition x2, Possession of a Prohibited Device x2, Utter Threats, and Assault with a Weapon.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Gerrits of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1832.

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 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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Police Press Releases York Regional Police

Threatening To Bring Gun To School Ends With Arrest

York Regional Police

York Regional Police Criminal Investigations Bureau investigators have laid charges against a male youth following a threats investigation.

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, officers attended a secondary school after the youth threatened to bring a firearm and cause harm at the school.

Through investigation, a search warrant was conducted at the youth’s residence and a number of firearms were seized.

The youth has since been charged with Uttering Threats and Possession of a Restricted Firearm without a Licence.

Youth Engagement Officers, under the York Regional Police Community Services Bureau, were engaged at the onset of the investigation. A Violent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) was conducted by Youth Engagement Officers, certified Board staff and community partners. This occurred once the student was removed from the school setting and no longer posed a threat.

The goal of a VTRA is to determine how to best support a student and decrease the likelihood of harm to themselves or others. In conjunction with a VTRA, a safety plan is created for the victim or potential victim.

York Regional Police remains committed to working collaboratively with the York Region school boards to ensure the safety of students and the broader community of York Region.

Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police non-emergency line at 1-866-876-5423 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. An anonymous tip can also be left online at www.1800222tips.com.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

MEWS Arrested After Threatening Dog

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – One person was arrested after breaking into a neighbour’s apartment and threatened the resident and their dog.

On November 23, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an apartment on Pine Road in relation to a violent neighbour dispute. The complainant reported that their female neighbour was highly intoxicated and acting extremely irrational. The female broke open the complainant’s door, entered the apartment, assaulted the complainant, and choked their dog. The dog was eventually let go and female threatened to kill it and the complainant. The female then proceeded to break three windows at the complainant’s apartment and assault another person inside. Police attended and subsequently arrested the female who was also very uncooperative with police.   

Paulina Monica MEWS, 46-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with: 

  • Assault – two counts
  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
  • Mischief over $5000
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Uttering threats – damage or injure animal
  • Cruelty to animals – unnecessary pain, suffering or injury

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on November 24, 2024.

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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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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Cameron Henry – Assault, Threats

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male after he threatened staff members at a local downtown business.

On October 4, 2024, shortly after 2:00 pm, a male entered into a downtown establishment on Mississaga St E. and threatened physical harm towards three staff members. The male would flee the business prior to police arrival. However, after further investigation police were able to locate a male fitting the description and place him under arrest .

Cameron Henry, 27 year old, of Orillia has been charged with the following:

  • Adult Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm x 3
  • Adult Assault x 3

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing

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ELDERSLIE

David Ward-Stott Facing Numerous Charges

(ELDERSLIE, ON) – The Grey Bruce Line was closed for a collision but has since re-opened.

On September 29, 2024, at 4:39 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to threats call that occurred on September 14, 2024, in Park Head, South Bruce Peninsula. The accused threatened the victim at which time a be on the lookout (BOLO) was issued to surrounding police agencies.

On September 29, 2024, at 7:31 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on the Grey Bruce Line. The officer observed a vehicle travelling 129 km/hr in an 80 zone. The officer conducted a U-turn and observed a short distance down the road, the vehicle, a motorcycle laying on its side on the shoulder of the highway. The driver was transported to hospital as a precaution.

As a result, David Ward-Stott, 31-years of age of Owen Sound was charged with the following:

  • Uttering threats
  • Speeding 1-49km/hr over posted limit
  • Drive motor vehicle, no plates
  • Careless driving
  • Driving while under suspension X2
  • Operation while prohibited
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Operate motor vehicle no licence
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
  • Possession of property obtained by crime – under $5000

The accused was held pending a bail hearing.

The Grey Bruce Line was closed between Grey Road 25 and Concession 4 of Elderslie.

Anyone with any information related to this occurrence is asked to call investigators 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 on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

Threat To School Results In Charges – Names Released

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP) – The Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment and the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized numerous weapons and laid charges following an investigation into a threat made to a local school.

On September 11, 2024, the Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP received a report regarding a potential threat to Collingwood Collegiate Institute in Collingwood by a former student. The report indicated that the threat was not imminent as it had been made in March 2024.

Regardless, the OPP takes all threats to public safety seriously and provides resources necessary to assess and respond to the threat. Public safety is our top priority.

During the investigation, police discovered that the former student may possess weapons in his vehicle and residence in Clearview Township. When police attended the residence, officers located 2 firearms and several high-capacity magazines, all improperly stored and without a valid firearms licence.

Police located and stopped the individual’s vehicle in a parking lot on Cameron Street in Collingwood, where the driver and a passenger were arrested without incident. During the arrest, police also seized 2 replica firearms, bear spray, pepper spray, a knife, and brass knuckles.

As a result, Jordan YOUNG, an 18-year-old from Clearview Township, was charged with the following offences:

·      Utter threats to cause Death

·      Possession of a Prohibited device for a dangerous purpose – Four Counts

·      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – Three Counts

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – Two Counts

·      Possession of an imitation firearm for a dangerous purpose – Two Counts

·      Possess a prohibited device

·      Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – Three Counts

The vehicle passenger, Bradley CAUGHLIN, an 18-year-old from Collingwood, was also charged with the following offences:

·      Possession of a prohibited device for a dangerous purpose – Two Counts

·      Breach of a Sentence Order

Both accused were held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

The investigation is ongoing. Police request that anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thessalon

Mark VASEY Arrested After Someone Defecated Beside Trailer


(THESSALON, ON)- Sibling attends campground and threatens park staff. On September 7, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threat’s complaint at a local campground on Lakeside Drive in the Town of Thessalon.

Investigation determined campground staff told two people to leave the campsite by 11:00 a.m. as one of the individuals was observed defecating beside a seasonal trailer. 

Later, a sibling of one of the evicted individuals attended the campground, threatened park staff and left on foot. Police identified the accused through video footage provided by the complainant.

At approximately 12:00 p.m., police located the accused walking on Main Street and a subsequent arrest was made. As a result, Mark VASEY, 39 years-of-age from Thessalon was charged with: Uttering threats-cause death or bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 3, 2024.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

David WADE – Threats

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged one person after ongoing family dispute.

On September 5, 2024, police responded to a dispute related call on Ste Camillus Crescent in the City of Elliot Lake. The complainant reported on-going disputes with a family member. On this date, there were numerous threats made to cause bodily harm and damage property belonging to the complainant.   

David WADE, 45-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was arrested and charged with:

  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm (two counts)
  • Uttering Threats – damage property
  • Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on September 6, 2024.