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Douglas KING – Threats

(MIDLAND, ON) -Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of Nelson and Robert Streets, Midland at approximately 6:46 p.m. April 9, 2025.

Upon arrival an individual was located in possession of a sharp edged weapon who was also making verbal threats towards persons in the area. The suspect was arrested without injury and transported to Detachment. Awhile in custody, the accused also destroyed property belonging to the Province of Ontario in the cell area.

Charged in connection to these investigations is 35 year old Douglas KING of Midland with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Mischief Under $ 5,000

And Further With

  • Being intoxicated in public place contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act

The accused was held for bail court and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Court at a future date.

Incident # E250430184

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Dawson DION – Indecent Act #RepeatOffender

(MIDLAND, ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently responded to several calls for service in regards to the actions of a Midland area individual in the downtown core area leading to numerous criminal charges.

Officers responded at approximately 10:16 a.m. April 4, 2025, to a report of an individual committing an indecent act near the intersection of Midland Avenue and Elizabeth Street, Midland. Upon arrival, the suspect had fled the area, but further investigation provided an image of the individual who was located and arrested later that morning. The accused was charged with several criminal offence and released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

On April 7, 2025, at approximately 1:18 p.m. officers responded to a report of an individual allegedly committing an indecent act the parking lot off Bourgeois Lane in the downtown Midland area. An attending officer located the suspect and upon attempting to make an arrest, was assaulted by the suspect. Other officers attending the call assisted in making the arrest and transporting the accused to the Detachment.

Charged in connection to these three incidents is Dawson DION 26 years of no fixed address Midland with the following criminal offences.

April 4, 2025, Incident

  • Indecent Act- public place
  • Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property

April 7, 2025, Incident

  • Indecent Act- public place
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)

And Further on the April 7, 2025, Incident

  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Assault a Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)

The accused was held for bail court and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Court at a future date.

Incident # E250419923, E250419721,

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Philip PICKARD Was Arrested Again

(MIDLAND, ON) –Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call at approximately 8:43 a.m. April 7, 2025, of a possible break and enter to a uninhabited apartment on Dominion Avenue, Midland.

Upon arrival of the officer, it was learned that the suspect, who was known to the officer had fled on foot in the area and was observed shortly afterwards in the downtown core causing a disturbance and was arrested and taken into custody.

Charged is Philip PICKARD 44-years of no fixed address Midland with the following criminal offences.

  • Unlawfully in Dwelling House
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Causing a Disturbance
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for bail court and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Court at a future date.

Incident # E250418546

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Danielle HUNT Was Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – An early morning vehicle stop in Midland by an officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in the seizure of a quantity of drugs from two individuals.

A traffic infraction at approximately 4:05 a.m. April 7, 2025 led the officer to stop the gold coloured Jeep and speak to the driver and further search the vehicle locating a quantity of substances believed to be listed under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act along with a quantity of drug paraphernalia.

As a result of these investigations, the driver of the vehicle Danielle HUNT 36 years of Barrie has been charged with the following offences.

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

And Further with the Following Provincial Offences Violations

  • Fail to have insurance card
  • Fail to carry permit in vehicle
  • Disobey stop sign – fail to stop
  • Driving while under suspension

The passenger of the vehicle, Blair CLARE 33 years of no fixed address Midland was also charged with the offence of Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

Both accused persons were released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on May 15, 2025.

RIDE spot checks are conducted throughout the year, 24/7 by the OPP who remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File # E25048064

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Dawson DION – Indecent Act, Impaired Operation

(MIDLAND, ON) – A motorist noted a vehicle stuck in a farmers field off Highway 93, south of Wyebridge, Tiny Township in the early evening of April 5, 2025 and alerted Simcoe County Paramedics. Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were also alerted to the incident and arrived at approximately 8:01 p.m. and upon speaking with the lone driver, entered into an impaired driving investigation. Officers were also tasked to investigate an indecent act at the scene and a take auto without consent investigation.

With the assistance of a OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer, investigators were able to complete their investigation into this incident and the associated incidents resulting in the following criminal charges for Dawson DION 26 years of no fixed address Midland.

  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent
  • Indecent Act

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the April 17, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File # E250412473

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Norma-Jean ROBINSON – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND, ON) – An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol on King Street, downtown Midland witnessed a vehicle crash into a roadside fire hydrant at approximately 1:20 p.m. April 4, 2025.

The officer began an investigation into the crash which led to an impaired driving investigation of the lone occupant.

As a result of the investigation, Norma-Jean ROBINSON 57-years of Penetanguishene has been charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the April 17, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

RIDE spot checks are conducted throughout the year, 24/7 by the OPP who remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File # E250405902

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One Found Deceased

(MIDLAND, ON) – Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to a report of a deceased person being located at a residence in Tay Township at approximately 12:35 p.m. March 31, 2025.

Officers, along with Tay Township Fire Service and County of Simcoe Paramedic Services all attended a trailer used as a residence on Reeves Road but sadly the lone occupant at the time was confirmed deceased upon arrival of Paramedic Services.

The area Coroner did attend the scene, and it was confirmed that the deceased was a 68-year-old female who resided in the trailer.

Although there are no signs of foul play, the ongoing investigation is being conducted and a post mortem will be conducted by the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service at a future date, to determine the cause of death. The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has also been notified of this incident.

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Troy KILPATRICK Was Arrested – Details Released

(MIDLAND, ON) – An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) operating a cruiser equipped with a Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) was led into an number of driving related investigations of a vehicle and it’s driver, south bound on Simcoe County Road 93, Midland at approximately 3:58 p.m. April 2, 2025.

The officer eventually safely stopped the suspect vehicle in a private parking lot off Highway 12, Midland and entered into an investigation of the drivers licence status.

As a result, 60 year old Troy KILPATRICK of Midland was charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

And Further With The Provincial Offences Of

  • Driving while under suspension (three counts)
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the May 15, 2025. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 45 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File # E250396765

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ROBITAILLE – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND, ON) – A two vehicle property damage only crash in Tiny Township near 6:29 p.m. on April 2, 2025, led officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to attend and enter into an impaired driving investigation.

Officers located an involved vehicle in the nearby area away from the crash scene and spoke with the driver and a investigation was commenced.

As a result, 56 year old Marc David ROBITAILLE of Tiny Township has been charged criminally with the following offences.

  • Dangerous operation
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

And Further Provincial Offences Of

  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Entire plate not plainly visible

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the April 17, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File # E250397461

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VINCENT Was Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – Observations by a community member of a possible impaired driver resulted in a call to the OPP Communications Centre with responding officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attending a Simcoe County Road 93, Midland gas bar near 8:18 p.m. March 31, 2025.

The suspect vehicle was located in the parking lot and officers entered into an impaired driving investigation upon speaking with the lone driver.

As a result of this investigation, Elizabeth VINCENT 31 years of Penetanguishene being charged criminally with the following criminal charges.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the April 17, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

RIDE spot checks are conducted throughout the year, 24/7 by the OPP who remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

File # E250388129

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