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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

$400,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – Two people have been arrested and charged for drug offences following a traffic stop on Highway 17.

On March 12, 2024, shortly after 11:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Highway 17 in Blind River.

Upon speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, police were able to detect an odour of cannabis, which led to the arrested of two people. A search of the vehicle was conducted and led to the seizure of approximately two kilograms of suspected Fentanyl, approximately one kilogram of suspected cocaine and a large quantity of suspected hydromorphone and oxycodone pills. The estimated street value of drugs seized is approximately $400,000. Police also located approximately $10,000 in Canadian currency, a handgun, ammunition, and multiple cellphones.

As a result of the investigation, Issak KHOSHABA, 28-years-old, from Brampton has been charged with:

  •  Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
  • Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (identity fraud)
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  •  Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  •  Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of weapon of dangerous purpose
  • Driver fail to surrender licence
  • Driver fail to give identification
  • Use other person’s licence
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Fail to have insurance card
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Breach of firearms regulation – transport firearm or restricted weapon
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on March 28, 2024.

Adrian ARIAS, 52-years-old, from York has been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
  • Unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of weapon of dangerous purpose
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Breach of firearms regulation – transport firearm or restricted weapon
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on March 14, 2024.

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Owen Sound Police Police Press Releases Uncategorized

Owen Sound Police On Bicycle Chase Down Repeat Offender With BB Gun – Name Withheld By Police #Catch&Release

On Sunday March 10, 2024 just prior to 7:00 p.m. Owen Sound Police received a report of a suspicious man pointing a firearm at a person in the area of 13 th Street West and 4 th Avenue West in Owen Sound.

Officers attended the area and located the suspect who immediately attempted to flee on his decrepit mountain bike. Officers gave chase and the suspect soon encountered a series of tall wooden fences leaving him with little choice but to discard his bike and continue his escape by
jumping over the fences.

A veteran officer passed on the opportunity to scale the fences in pursuit of the suspect, instead electing to utilize the suspect’s newly abandoned bike to assist him in the chase. The officer rode the suspects bike several hundred feet, eventually catching and arrested him in the parking
lot of a nearby apartment building.

Upon arrest, the suspect was found in possession of a realistic looking BB pistol and a hunting knife which, the investigation determined, he had previously used to threaten someone.

The 22- year-old man, who was already on bail for an assault charge, was additionally charged with Pointing a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and Breach of a Release Order.

The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

One Airlifted After Aggravated Assault – David ZAMIDA Arrested

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one individual with aggravated assault in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

On February 25, 2024, members of the Huronia West Detachment responded to a report of an unconscious individual on Homewood Ave. The victim was in critical condition and was airlifted to a trauma center in Toronto.

On March 6, 2024, a search warrant was executed on the accused’s residence by the Huronia West Crime Unit, Huronia West Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

As a result of the investigation, the following items were seized:

  • A 9mm Kal Tec foldable rifle with three 30 round capacity magazines
  • A .22 calibre rifle
  • Two .22 calibre folding rifles
  • A black pellet gun
  • Shot gun ammo
  • Brass knuckles
  • A quantity of cocaine

David ZAMIDA, 46-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was charged with the following:

  • Aggravated Assault
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – Three Counts
  • Careless storage of Firearm
  • Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition – Two Counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

The accused was held for a bail and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 8, 2024.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Kincardine Drug Bust – Dale CONANT Arrested Again

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On March 8, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) and South Bruce OPP officers executed a search warrant at a residence along Kincardine Avenue in Kincardine. 

As a result of the execution of the warrant, police seized a quantity of Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Percocet, and Hydromorphone. The value of the seized controlled substance is estimated to be $28,533.

Officers also seized offence related property including Canadian currency, packaging material and cell phones. The value of the seized items is estimated to be more than $1,840.

Cheryl REDMOND, 41-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance of the Purpose of Trafficking – Four Counts
  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on June 5, 2024, to answer to the charges.

Dale CONANT, 45-year-old, from North York was charged with:

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance of the Purpose of Trafficking – Four Counts
  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
  • Disobey Court Order – Three Counts

The accused was held in custody pending the results of a show cause hearing scheduled for March 8, 2024.

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Garden River First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Names Released

(GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION, ON) – Two individuals are facing numerous charges after failing to stop for police. On March 5, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Batchewana First Nation Police were notified that a vehicle had failed to stop for officers from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.

A short time later, officers located the suspect vehicle on Sweet Grass Street in Garden River First Nation. A search of the vehicle yielded large quantities of various illicit drugs, including over 71 grams of suspected Fentanyl, over 24 grams of suspected Cocaine, over 18 grams of suspected Crystal Methamphetamine, and approximately 219 Percocet pills. Street value of the seized drugs is estimated at $17,000.00. Officers also located drug paraphernalia, over $2,000.00 in Canadian currency, and a replica firearm inside the vehicle.

As a result, the driver of the vehicle, 29-year-old Michael HOGAN-DENIS, from Sault Ste. Marie, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance Trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for Trafficking – Opioid – two counts
  • Possession of Prohibited Device
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order – two counts
  • Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order – three counts

The passenger of the vehicle, 25-year-old Bridgette SIMONS, from Thessalon, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for Trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for Trafficking – Opioid – two counts
  • Possession of Prohibited Device
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000

Both accused individuals were remanded into custody, pending bail hearings.

Sault Ste. Marie OPP and Batchewana First Nation Police officers were assisted by the OPP Community Street Crime and Canine Units. 

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Ryan HOGAN Arrested

(Bancroft, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in the Town of Bancroft.

On March 1, 2024, shortly after midnight, officers conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Bancroft. As a result of the investigation, 40-year-old Ryan HOGAN of Bancroft was arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:

Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking- Fentanyl;

Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking- Methamphetamine;

Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking- Psilocybin; and

Adult unauthorized Possession of a Weapon.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on March 26th, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

John BOUGHNER Tasered By Police While Running Away

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Middlesex County OPP officers used a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) to assist with arresting an individual with a weapon.

On March 5, 2024, at 11:36 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Canine, and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), were dispatched to an address in Newbury, Municipality of Southwest Middlesex for the report of a disturbance.

As police arrived on scene, an individual was observed running from the property with an edged weapon in their hand.

Officers deployed a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) to assist in effecting an arrest.

The individual was transported to hospital as a precaution. Officers were uninjured.

As a result, John BOUGHNER, a 39-year-old of Southwest Middlesex, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

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

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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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Melancthon OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine & Weapons Bust -LAVIEILLE & RETES Arrested

(MELANCTHON, ON) – Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized a quantity of drugs and charged two individuals as a result of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation in the Town of Shelburne.

On March 1, 2024, members of the Dufferin Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), along with Dufferin uniform members and Offender Management and Apprehension Program (OMAP) executed a search warrant at a home on Third Line in Melancthon. The search warrant resulted in the arrest of two individuals who are facing multiple charges. In addition, the officers seized a quantity of drugs.  

Brayden LAVIEILLE, 28-year-old from Dundalk has been charged with:

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

Joshua RETES, 19-year-old of no fixed address

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

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

·      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime – under $5000

The following property was seized:

·      Cocaine – 96 Grams

·      Dilaudid pills

·      Drug paraphernalia

·      Cash – $2855 Canadian

·      Air Soft Guns

·      22 Calibre ammunition

·      12 Gauge shot gun shells

·      Cellular phones – (two)

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Killaloe OPP Police Press Releases

Timothy GALLAGHER & James KUIACK Arrested

(KILLALOE, ON) – Police have charged two drivers with impaired criminal offences over the past week.

On February 28, 2024, just before 9:00 p.m., the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a passenger car on Smaglinski-Stoppa Parkway, in the Township of Madawaska Valley.

As part of the investigation, the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. As a result of the investigation, 61-year-old James KUIACK of Killaloe was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offence:

  • refusal to comply with breath demand.

The accused was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on March 13, 2024, Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke.

On March 3, 2024, just after midnight, members the Killaloe Detachment conducted a RIDE check on Crimson Maple Road, in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. Police conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck at this location.

As part of the investigation, the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. As a result of the investigation, 39-year-old Timothy GALLAGHER of North Algona Wilberforce Township was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • impaired operation of a conveyance;
  • operating a conveyance while having over 80 mgs of alcohol per 100 ml of blood; and,
  • careless storage of a firearm.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in court on March 27, 2024, Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke. The licence was seized and suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle towed and impounded.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

8 Arrested In Guns & Drugs Bust – Names Released

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Eight people face a total of 54 Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) charges after the seizure of suspected fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine in Pembroke. A stolen firearm and replica pistols were also seized.    

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit and members of the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP, executed a search warrant on February 29, 2024, at an apartment on Pembroke Street East.

In addition to the illegal drugs and guns, officers also located items typically associated with drug trafficking, including digital scales, packaging material and multiple cell phones.

Kerry Lynn BILODEAU, age 41 of Bonnechere Valley Township, Shawn William BOLGER, age 36 of Pembroke, Joanne REIS, age 61 of Pembroke, Arin ROSE, age 21 of Pembroke, each face the following CC and CDSA charges:

  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • 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 proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

BILODEAU faces one additional charge of failing to comply with a probation order.

BOLGER faces two additional charges of possessing a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order.

REIS faces three additional charges of failing to comply with a probation order.

ROSE faces two additional charges of possessing a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order and two additional charges of failing to comply with probation.

Owen IRVING, age 22 of Brockville, Lorraine KENNY, age 54 of Pembroke, Jillian MELANCON, age 40 of Pembroke, and Brianna Lynn SAKER, age 43 of Pembroke, each face the following CC and CDSA charges:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • 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 proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

SAKER, KENNY, and MELANCON were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 16, 2024

IRVING, BILODEAU, BOLGER, REIS, and ROSE were held for a bail hearing on March 1, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offenders JOHNSON-SHIRLEY & Xander CORNELIUS-MILLER Arrested Again

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid firearms and drug related charges after vehicle failed to stop for police.  

On February 29, 2024, just after 11:00 a.m., an officer conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 10, in the Town of Caledon, attempted to stop a vehicle but it failed to stop. The vehicle was later located after being involved in a collision, but the occupants had fled the scene. With the assistance of the Caledon Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the Peel Regional Police Canine Unit, two parties were located and arrested. The investigation also resulted in the seizure of two loaded prohibited firearms, a large quantity of drugs, and cash. 

O’Neal JOHNSON-SHIRLEY, 20, of Brampton 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 – Opioid 

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – two counts

• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition – three counts

• Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With – two counts

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

Xander CORNELIUS-MILLER, 20, of Welland was charged with:

• Dangerous operation

• Flight from peace officer

• Fail to Comply with Sentence

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

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid 

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – two counts

• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition – three counts

• Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With – two counts

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts

Both accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 1, 2024, for a bail hearing.

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North Caribou OPP Police Press Releases

Florence MCKAY Arrested

(NORTH CARIBOU LAKE FIRST NATION) – One Individual is facing multiple charges after a routine checkpoint inspection in North Caribou Lake First Nation.

On February 25, 2024, the North Caribou Lake detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) worked in collaboration with the North Caribou Lake Checkpoint Guards to conduct a routine vehicle inspection.

The inspection, and subsequent investigation, has resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected illicit substances including cocaine, crack cocaine and pills. Two edged weapons and items associated with drug trafficking were also seized.

Florence MCKAY, 46-years-old, of Dryden has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Florence MCKAY was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Provincial Court on April 25, 2024.

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Archipelago

Weapon & Drug Bust – George & White

(ARCHIPELAGO, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three people with weapons and drug related offences after a traffic stop on Highway 69 in Archipelago Township.

On February 27, 2024, officers stopped the vehicle for a sobriety check and observed cannabis readily available. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in officers locating a firearm, high-capacity magazine, and suspected cocaine and Fentanyl with an estimated street value of over $22,000.  

A 16-year-old from Scarborough was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking -Opioid
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5000.00
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition at unauthorized place
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
  • Passenger fail to wear seatbelt properly

The accused was held for bail and remanded into custody.

Jada George, 22-years-old from Milton was arrested and charged with:

  • Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition at unauthorized place
  • Possession of schedule I substance – Opioid
  • Possession of a firearm prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

Dallas White, 27-years-old from Vaughan was arrested and charged with:

  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition at unauthorized place
  • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

The accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on March 21, 2024.