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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

$18,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized over $18,000 worth of drugs in Bancroft. 

On February 2, 2025, shortly after 9:00 a.m., officers checked on a vehicle on Buck Hill Road and observed items associated with illegal drugs in the car. Two people were arrested at the scene and a search of the vehicle officers located over 40 grams of suspected fentanyl, over 24 grams of suspected cocaine, as well as morphine and lorazepam pills.

Bradley VEINOT, age 40 and Katherine ZACARELLI age 45, have been charged with:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance – two counts

Both of the accused were remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on February 5, 2025.

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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

Payton ROY Was Arrested

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual which resulted in the seizure of approximately 13g suspected cocaine.

On Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 Kenora OPP received a call for assistance in the area of Rupert Road. Police attended, arrested the individual, and seized approximately 13g of suspected cocaine, and $540.00 cash.

As a result of this investigation, Payton ROY, 19-years-old of Kenora, ON has been arrested and charged with the following offences:

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

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on the 25th of February, 2025.

Members of the 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 any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases

20 Charges Following Vehicle Stop

(LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ON) – Lennox and Addington (L&A) County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people with 20 offences following a vehicle stop on Highway 401.

On Thursday, January 9, 2025, shortly before midnight, a vehicle was observed speeding eastbound in Loyalist Township. Officers stopped the vehicle and arrested two people after locating open alcohol. A search of the vehicle then located suspected cocaine, suspected crack cocaine, suspected LSD (also known as acid) and suspected MDMA (also known as ecstasy).

Bridget DOCHERTY, a 30-year-old from St. Catherines, and a 17-year-old youth from St. Catherines, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, are charged jointly with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – six counts
  • Possession of imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose

In addition, the adult accused was also charged with:

  • Speeding
  • Possession unmarked cigarettes
  • Driving a vehicle with liquor readily available

The adult accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on February 11, 2025. They were also issued a three-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), for registering a “warn” on the approved screening device.

The youth accused was additionally charged with:

  • Fail to comply with release order – two counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order

This individual was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on January 10, 2025.

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Haldimand County Police Press Releases

2 Arressted At Traffic Stop – Details Released

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – On December 27, 2024, the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop which resulted in two individuals being arrested on Broad Street in Dunnville.

As a result of the investigation, police seized property and a quantity of illicit drugs including suspected fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine.

Jerrod HAYES, 29-years-old of Dunnville has been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (three counts)

Jonathan LUMSDEN, 39-years-old of Smithville has been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (three counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on January 7, 2025.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Aloundeth KHAMVONG – Trafficking

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, The Huntsville OPP working with the Community Street Crime Unit arrested a male party as part of an on-going drug investigation. Various illegal substances were located including suspected cocaine and cannabis.

As a result of this investigation Aloundeth KHAMVONG, 38 years old of Huntsville has been charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Possession of Cannabis for the purpose of distributing

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime

The accused was held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice, Bracebridge Ontario

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to supporting safe, healthy communities for all Ontarians.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Nicole LELONDE – Trafficking

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance from members of the Red Lake OPP CSCU, Sioux Lookout OPP CSCU and the Dryden OPP detachment has led to charges being laid against a local resident.

On November 22, 2024, just prior to 12:00 p.m., a search warrant was executed on a residence on Hearst Avenue, in the City of Dryden. The investigation resulted in the arrest of a Dryden resident and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine and crack cocaine, as well as further evidence of drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, Nicole LELONDE, 47 years old, has been arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for a dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Kenora on November 25, 2024.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Eric SQUARZOLO Facing Numerous Charges

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged a driver with drug related offences after a traffic stop.

On November 13, 2024, at approximately 12:47 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle which was speeding on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for possession of drugs. A search of the vehicle located cellular phones, a digital scale and drugs suspected to be cocaine and crack cocaine, with an estimated street value of just over $58,000.00.

Eric SQUARZOLO, 27 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Speeding 1 – 49 km/h over posted limit
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
  • Fail to have insurance card

The accused was held for Bail Court, then remanded back into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on November 27, 2024, in North Bay.

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Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested In Drug Bust

(NIPIGON, ON) – Two people are facing Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Firearm charges, after two search warrants were conducted in the Township of Nipigon.

On October 17 & 18, 2024, Members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), conducted a search warrant on a motor vehicle which led to another search warrant at a residence on Wadsworth Drive in the Town of Nipigon. Two people were arrested and charged during this search warrant. Suspected Cocaine and Fentanyl were seized along with eleven firearms, which neither party had a licence to possess.

Lynda NELSON-LYNCH, 39-years-old of Nipigon, has been charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

·     Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

Jordan PLESON, 31-years-old of Nipigon, has been charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

·      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·      Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

They were both remanded into custody after appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice.

Any person with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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London OPP Police Press Releases

Mohammad NOFAL Was Arrested

(LONDON, ON) – Driver from London facing multiple charges after traffic stop at OPP RIDE Program.

On October 20, 2024, at 12:46 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were performing a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Program at Wellington Road and Highway 401 in the City of London.

A vehicle entered the program at which time a traffic stop was initiated.   

The driver of the vehicle was placed under arrest and was found to be in possession of illicit drugs, suspected to be cocaine.

As a result, Mohammad NOFAL, a 21-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Cannabis Control Act, with:

·      Possession of an identity document

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

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

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 December 20, 2023.

The OPP can be reached 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.  

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Chapleau OPP Police Press Releases

Michelle MARTINEAU – Trafficking

(CHAPLEAU, ON) – OPP Community Street Crime Unit executes search warrant.

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Martel Road in the Town of Chapleau.

Police located and seized:

  • Over 13 grams of suspected cocaine
  • Over 9 grams of suspected fentanyl
  • Over 17 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  • Under 1 gram of suspected crack cocaine $100
  • Drug paraphernalia (packaging material, two digital scales and a cellphone)

Total estimated street value of drugs is $3200.

As a result of the investigation, Michelle MARTINEAU, 30 years-of-age from Chapleau was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice-Bail Court in Chapleau on October 17, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Michael PERRUCCIO – Trafficking

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Police have seized a loaded firearm and quantities of drugs suspected to be fentanyl and cocaine after an investigation into drug trafficking in the Thunder Bay area.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) began this investigation in August 2024 following an increase in drug trafficking activity in Thunder Bay. On October 1, 2024, officers made an arrest in the area of Cumberland Street, where they located a loaded handgun in the pocket of the accused. Police also seized approximately 85 grams of suspected fentanyl, 35 grams of suspected cocaine and $4,000 in Canadian currency.

Michael PERRUCCIO, age 33 of Mississauga, was remanded into custody and charged with the following offences contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
  • Possession of proceeds obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 18, 2024.

The OPP would like to thank the Thunder Bay Police Service, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for their support of the PGNG program.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Kristan MILLER: Drug Trafficking

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A Brampton resident is facing numerous charges following a search warrant execution in the City of Thunder Bay.

On June 21, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit with the assistance of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment, OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, and Thunder Bay Police Service, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on Newberry Crescent.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of numerous suspected illicit substances including fentanyl, methamphetamine, ecstasy. Six rounds of ammunition, Canadian currency, and other items associated with drug trafficking were also seized.

As a result, Kristan MILLER, 31-years-old, of Brampton, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and CDSA with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy)

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine  

·        Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts

·        Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay at a later date.

Any person with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

McNABB & CLARK Arrested For Drug Trafficking

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – A driver and passenger have been arrested and charged by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), after locating them sleeping in a parked vehicle.

On May 29, 2024, shortly before 7:00 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation with a parked vehicle on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

The two occupants were sleeping inside the vehicle and were arrested, after police located and seized drugs suspected to be Cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $12,000.

It was determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol and was transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation the driver, Natasha CLARK, 38 years-of-age, from West Lethbridge, AB, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – (three counts)
  • Possession of a schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking

While the passenger, Tannis McNABB, 28 years-of-age, from Lethbridge, AB, was charged with, possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – (three counts) and possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking

Both the accused were release and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on July 4, 2024, in North Bay.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Elisha THOMPSON Was Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – A local resident is facing drug trafficking charges following an investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

On April 10, 2024, just before 10:30 a.m., members of the Dryden OPP CSCU, with the assistance of the Rainy River OPP CSCU and the Sioux Lookout OPP CSCU, executed a search warrant at a residence on Casimir Avenue in the City of Dryden.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine. Other items associated with drug trafficking were also seized.

As a result of the investigation, Elisha THOMPSON, 34-years-old, of Dryden, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on May 6, 2024.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Michael BOLGER Facing Numerous Charges

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a person following the execution of a search warrant in Quinte West.

On April 16, 2024, at approximately 06:00 a.m., the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) assisted by the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT) and members of the Quinte West Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residence on O’Neil Crescent, Trenton, as part of a drug trafficking investigation. As a result, an individual was arrested resulting in a firearm, cash, ammunition, suspected cocaine, oxycodone, MDMA (ecstasy), amphetamine, psilocybin (mushrooms) and other items suspected to be related to drug trafficking being confiscated.

Michael BOLGER, 43 years old from Quinte West was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Careless storage of a Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 – in Canada
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.