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OPP Police Press Releases Temiskaming

Awad KHAN – Attempt Murder, Weapons, Ect.

(TEMISKAMING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person in connection with an on-going investigation in Temiskaming.

Awad KHAN, 23 years-old, of Hamilton has been arrested and charged with 16 Criminal Code offences:

  • Attempt to commit murder using firearm
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Resist peace officer
  • Discharge firearm with intent
  • Assault peace officer
  • Firearm – use while committing offence
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Escape lawful custody
  • Discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Dangerous operation

He remains in custody, pending his next court appearance on March 12, 2024.

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London OPP Police Press Releases

Mark HALLETT Arrested – Weapons & Cocaine

(LONDON, ON) – London resident facing firearms and drug trafficking charges after search warrant executed.

On February 21, 2024, members of the Elgin-Middlesex Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Oxford-Brant CSCU and the London Police Service Emergency Response Unit (ERU), executed a search warrant at a residence on Southdale Road East in the City of London.

As a result of the investigation an individual is facing charges in relation to firearms, drug possession and trafficking.

Mark HALLETT, a 59-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition and with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of psilocybin under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on March 26, 2024, to speak to the charges.

The investigation is continuing.

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Hawkesbury OPP Police Press Releases

Ahmed OUMALLOUK & Abdelaziz SENOUCI Arrested

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals after a vehicle failed to stop for police.

On February 27, 2024, at approximately 03:35 a.m. on Highway 417, an OPP officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle at mile marker 62 in The Nation municipality. The vehicle failed to stop.

At approximately 04:30 a.m. on Highway 417 near mile marker 4, the same vehicle was stopped by officers using a tire deflation device.

As a result, 19-year-old male Ahmed OUMALLOUK from Montreal was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada (CC):

  • CC 320.17 Adult flight from peace officer
  • CC 353(1)(b) Adult possessing automobile master key
  • CC 145(5)(a) Adult failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • CC 351(1) Adult possession break in instruments
  • CC 88 Adult possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

Abdelaziz SENOUCI, a 21-year-old male from Montreal, was also arrested and charged with the following under the Criminal Code of Canada (CC):

  • CC 353(1)(b) Adult possessing automobile master key
  • CC 733.1(1) Adult fail to comply with probation order – 2 counts
  • CC 355(b) Adult possession property obtained by crime under $5000
  • CC 351(1) Adult possession break in instruments
  • CC 88 Adult possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

Both males were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court on March 20, 2024 at the L’Orignal Court of Justice. 

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Bobbi-Jo THOMAS Arrested Again

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A search warrant executed in the Town of Fort Frances has resulted in an individual being arrested and charged with numerous offences.

On February 23, 2024, shortly after 1:30 p.m., the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, along with members of Emergency Response Team, Northwest Region Canine Unit, the Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, and Treaty Three Police Service Street Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on PalmCrest Drive in the town of Fort Frances.

The executed search warrant resulted in the arrest of an individuals and the seizure of multiple weapons.

As a result, Bobbi-Jo THOMAS, 41 years-of-age, of Fort Frances has been arrested and charged with:

  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Four counts: Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court.
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held in custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on February 26, 2024, to answer to the above charges.

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).