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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Stephen Patrick JOLICOEUR Was Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – An officer of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized a significant quantity of a substance believed to be Crack Cocaine from the driver of a parked vehicle in a Fifth Street, Midland driveway while patrolling the neighborhood.

The officer was patrolling in the area conducting follow up to an outstanding investigation in the area when the parked vehicle and driver was observed and after speaking to the driver a number of prohibited weapons were located in the vehicle which led to the officer locating a quantity of an illegal substance which was also seized from inside the vehicle.

Charged in relation to this investigation is Stephen Patrick JOLICOEUR 44 years of Midland with the following offence contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act as follows.

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

and further with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition (three counts)

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

Officers always advise that persons with information of criminal activity are asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Essa OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – MURPHY & DAVENPORT

(ESSA, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of the Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Central Region Canine of the Ontario Provincial Police, have arrested and charged two individuals following a search warrant execution in Essa Township.

On May 15, 2025, officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Talsi Street, in Essa Township. Police located and seized a 2016 Mercedes GLE 350 SUV valued at $40,000.00 that was reported stolen out of Nottawasaga back in 2024. Officers seized 10 grams of cocaine and other drug trafficking packaging, scales and paraphernalia. As a result of the investigation:

Colton MURPHY 30-years-old of Essa was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession property obtained by Crime Over $5000.00
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

Kathryn DAVENPORT 23-years-old of Beeton was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession property obtained by Crime Over $5000.00
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

The accused parties are to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. 

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Name Released

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person has been charged after police conducted a traffic stop on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on an ATV on Highway 540 in Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation. An investigation was initiated when police determined that the ATV operator was a suspended driver, and as a result, an arrest was made.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $2,300.

The driver, Troy CRAWFORD, 31-years-old from Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) Township, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on June 10, 2025.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Rebecca FINCH Was Arrested

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in Espanola.

On March 25, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Highway 6 in Espanola. A vehicle came through the RIDE, police determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance, and an arrest was made.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $500.

As a result, the driver, Rebecca FINCH, 36-years-old from Espanola, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on May 5, 2025.

The OPP has highly trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – MARTIN

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after they were arrested for impaired operation at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On March 18, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Burns Crossover Road in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. A vehicle came through the RIDE, police determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance, and an arrest was made.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $400.

The driver, Derek MARTIN, 49-years-old from Espanola, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Draw trailer, no identification number
  • Improper means of attachment

The accused is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on May 5, 2025.

The OPP has highly trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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OPP Police Press Releases Terrace Bay

Cocaine Bust – Derek JACQUES

(TERRACE BAY, ON) – One Individual is facing charges after a search warrant was executed at a residence in Terrace Bay, Ontario. 

On March 11, 2025, members of the Nipigon Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), K9 Unit and members of the Schrieber OPP detachment executed a search warrant at a residence on Kenogami Road in Terrace Bay.

The investigation has resulted in the seizure of suspected crack cocaine and other items associated with drug trafficking.

Derek JACQUES, 33-years-old of Terrace Bay, Ontario has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

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

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has been remanded into custody.

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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

300 KG Cocaine Bust

(TORONTO, ON) – Five accused are facing 12 criminal charges after search warrants in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Gravenhurst netted nearly 300 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $29 million.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) initiated Project SHEARWATER in September 2024 after investigators became aware of high-level drug trafficking activity. This five-month intelligence-led investigation focused on a cocaine trafficking network spanning throughout the GTA. The OPP Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU), Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF), OPP Central Region Community Street Crime Units (CSCU), Toronto Police Service (TPS) and York Regional Police (YRP) assisted throughout this operation.

On December 13, 2024, PGNG executed a search warrant on a residence and vehicle in Mississauga. Between January 16 and 17, 2025, the OPP-led PGNG, OPP PWEU, OPP CSCU, OCTF, as well as TPS Emergency Task Force and Durham Regional Police Service, executed five search warrants in Toronto, Ajax, Markham and Gravenhurst, and five search warrants on vehicles.

Throughout the investigation, police seized 299 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $29 million, and more than $50,000 in Canadian currency.

The Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit has been engaged to investigate the financial component of Project SHEARWATER.

Four of the accused have been arrested and charged with 11offences under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). One accused is a Mexican national who was subject to an immigration warrant for removal issued by the Canada Border Services Agency.

Javier Luis MARTINEZ HERNANDEZ, age 29 of London, has been charged with the following two offences:

  •         Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000, s. 354(1) CC
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA

Jason TSANG, age 40 of Markham, Sajjad WADIWALLA, age 42 of Ajax, and Philippe PAYEUR, age 48 of Toronto, have each been charged with the following three offences:

  •         Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence – trafficking cocaine, s. 465(1)(c) CC
  •         Trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(1) CDSA
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA

Two of the accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on a later date.

An arrest warrant has been issued for the fifth accused, Brian NELSON, age 38 of Toronto, who is wanted for conspiracy to commit an indictable offence – trafficking cocaine contrary to s. 465(1)(c) of the CC.

The OPP is committed to deterring, detecting and disrupting criminal activity in Ontario to keep our communities safe and secure.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

2.7 Kg Cocaine Bust – Names Released

(OTTAWA, ON) – Two individuals have been charged with criminal offences after a drug trafficking investigation in Kanata.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) began an investigation in September 2024 into drug trafficking activity in the Ottawa area. On January 22, 2025, the PGNG and Ottawa Police Service Tactical Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Coldwater Crescent. As a result, investigators seized the following:

  •         2.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine
  •         Ammunition
  •         $700 in Canadian currency
  •         Jewellery
  •         Money counters
  •         A digital scale
  •         Packaging material

Austin GREAVES, age 26 of Kanata, has been charged with the following three offences under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

  •         Breach of prohibition order
  •         Possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The accused was released from custody and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of Justice in Ottawa on January 31, 2025.

Haley CAPELLO, age 25 of Kanata, has been charged with the following two offences under the CC and CDSA:

  •         Possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000
  •         Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

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

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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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Collision & Cocaine Bust – Names Released

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – A single vehicle collision has resulted in two people being arrested and approximately $9,000 of suspected drugs seized.

On January 9, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle collision on Highway 6 near Birch Island. The two occupants of the vehicle were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance, and an arrest was made.

Additionally, a search resulted in police seizing approximately 40g of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of $4,000, approximately five grams of suspected crack cocaine, with an estimated street value of $800, and approximately 15g of suspected fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $4,500.

As a result, the driver, Amanda PELTIER, 42-years-old from Wikwemikong, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Dangerous operation
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
  • Fail to provide required document

The passenger, Leroy ESHKAWKOGAN, 37-years-old from Wikwemikong, 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
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on February 25, 2025.

The OPP has highly trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested In Drug Bust – Names Released

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 6 in Little Current has resulted in three individuals being arrested.

On December 31, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from the United Chief and Councils of Manitoulin Police Service Commission (UCCM), were made aware of a vehicle travelling southbound on Highway 6 that may be in possession of drugs.

OPP located the suspect vehicle in Little Current and initiated a traffic stop. Three people were arrested, and a search resulted in officers seizing approximately 120g of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of $12,000.

As a result, the driver, Jay PITAWANAKWAT, 50-years-old from Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.

The passenger, Darcy MCCOMBER, 45-years-old from Garson, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.

The second passenger, George Corbiere, 63-years-old from Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.

The three accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on February 25, 2025.

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