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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust, Stolen Property Recovered – Names Released

(MIDLAND, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant with the assistance members of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and uniform members at a Seventh Street near Ottawa Street, Midland, residential address at approximately 4:45 a.m. May 23, 2025.

OPP Officers entered the residential address at approximately 4:45 a.m. May 23, 2025, arresting six individuals inside the home and during the following search located a stolen 2022 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, stolen licence plates, a number of edged weapons, and a quantity of Methamphetamine, Crack Cocaine.

Two individuals were released at the scene another was released after investigation and three individuals were charged criminally as follows;

(1) Gerrit John GABEL 33 years of Midland with

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession of a Schedule III Substance
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

(2) Alexander WOZNICA 33 years of Midland with

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

And further with

  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle – Perform stunt

Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

Accused persons 1-2 have been released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

(3) Natasha PRINCE 26 years of Barrie was arrested on a outstanding warrant for Failure to Attend Court on related charges and held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

This is a continuing investigation and investigators ask that anyone having knowledge of this investigation 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.

File – RM25085619

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OPP PAPINEAU-CAMERON Police Press Releases

Shawn MILLER Facing Numerous Charges

(PAPINEAU-CAMERON, ON) – A person wanted in connection with several criminal offences committed in December 2024 has been arrested by the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Papineau-Cameron Township.

With the assistance of specialized OPP units – including the North Bay Criminal Investigation Unit, Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, Crisis Negotiators, Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Remotely Piloted Aerial System (RPAS), Northeast Regional Support Team, and Critical Incident Command (CIC) – officers executed a warrant and arrested the individual without incident.

Shawn MILLER, 52 years-of-age of Mattawa, is facing the following charges:

·        Pointing a firearm

·        Reckless discharge of a firearm

·        Possess firearm contrary to prohibition order – three counts

·        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·        Careless storage of firearm

·        Assault with a weapon – spousal

·        Assault – spousal – two counts

·        Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – spousal

·        Uttering threats – damage or injure animal

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Failure to comply with release order – two counts

·        Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

·        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

·        Failure to attend court after having appeared

The OPP would like to thank members of the public for their cooperation and for the information provided during the investigation.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on May 24, 2025.

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SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER

$6+ Million Tobacco & Weapons Bust

(SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER, ON) – More than 25,000 kg (or 25 metric tonnes) of contraband tobacco and 15 firearms have been seized following an investigation into a criminal network producing and manufacturing contraband tobacco on Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau’s (OCEB) began Project PANDA in February 2025 to support the Six Nations Police Service. This investigation involved a tobacco manufacturing facility operated by members of a non-Indigenous criminal network who do not reside on the territory. The profits were not invested in or utilized by the community.

On Friday, March 21, 2025, and Thursday, March 27, 2025, members from OCEB, the Six Nations Police Service, the OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, Burlington OPP and Brant County OPP executed search warrants on vehicles that departed from the manufacturing facility on Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, which led to the seizure of approximately 11.1 million contraband cigarettes with an estimated street value of $2.8 million.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, three search warrants were executed in Ancaster, Brantford and on Six Nations of the Grand River Territory by members from:

  • OPP OCEB
  • Six Nations Police Service
  • OPP Emergency Response Team
  • OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit
  • OPP Community Street Crime Units in Haldimand/Norfolk County, Perth County, Huron County, Brant County, Elgin/Middlesex
  • Brant County OPP Crime Unit
  • OPP Provincial Liaison Team
  • Highway 407 OPP, Burlington OPP and Haldimand OPP
  • OPP Digital Forensics and Forensic Identification Services

As a result of the search warrants, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, officers seized 25,000 kg of contraband tobacco (fine cut tobacco and cigarettes) with an estimated street value of more than $6.29 million.

The investigative team also seized the following:

  • More than 1,360 lbs of illegal cannabis and a large quantity of other illegal cannabis products (street value of approximately $3 million)
  • Approximately 3.16 kg of psilocybin (street value of approximately $31,600)
  • 15 firearms
  • Multiple skids of contraband tobacco packaging material

The investigation is ongoing. More information will be provided when available.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to 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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Mattawa OPP Police Press Releases

James PAPP Facing Weapons Charges

(MATTAWA, ON) – A response to a well-being check has led to firearms-related charges following an extensive police operation in Mattawa and surrounding areas.

On Sunday May 18, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a person in crisis who had entered a wooded area in Mattawa. While it was not initially confirmed whether the individual was armed, police received information indicating the person had access to a firearm.

The OPP deployed specialized resources, including the Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, Crisis Negotiators, Aviation, and Critical Incident Command (CIC), to assist with the investigation and ensure public safety.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., the individual was located near Burritts Road in Papineau-Cameron Township by members of the ERT and Canine Unit. The person was taken into custody without incident.

As part of the investigation, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Mattawa, where firearms were seized as a result of unauthorized possession.

As a result, James PAPP, 35 years-of-age from Mattawa, was charged with:

•             Unauthorized possession of a firearm

•             Breach of firearms regulation – store firearm – two counts

•             Unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on May 21, 2025.

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Brighton OPP Police Press Releases

Lucas MYLES Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid weapons charges following a call for service.

On May 8, 2025, at approximately 8:20 a.m., officers responded a report of a person needing medical attention near a residence on Meade Street in the Municipality of Brighton. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were also requested to provide assistance to the individual.

Officers located pepper spray on the person and as a result, they were taken into custody. Following medical care, the accused was transported to a local detachment.

Lucas MYLES, 28-years-old, from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–      Unauthorized possession of weapon

–      Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order.

The individual is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Drug & Weapons Bust – Repeat Offender Arrested Again

(MIDLAND, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant at a Forest Harbour Parkway, Tay Township residential address at approximately 5:00 a.m. May 2, 2025.

CSCU investigators assisted by uniform OPP officers along with members of the OPP Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), seized a considerable quantity of drug like substances believed to be cocaine, purple fentanyl, various prescription medications believed to be Oxycodone and Clonazepam, a .22 caliber semi-automatic handgun with a fully loaded clip, a quantity of various caliber ammunition a conducted energy weapon (CEW) and an expandable baton. Additionally, a quantity of Canadian currency, a number of cell phones and other related drug paraphernalia were also seized. (See attached photograph).

Investigators have arrested and charged Kevin MUNRO 42 years of Tay Township with the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and who was held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

And further with the following offences contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

Also charged is a 34 year old female of Tay Township with the following criminal offences who was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

This is a continuing investigation and investigators ask that anyone having knowledge of this investigation 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.

File – RM25084863

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Haliburton OPP Police Press Releases

Weapons & Drug Bust

(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged several individuals following an investigation involving firearms, drugs and stolen property.

As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), executed a search warrant at a residence on County Road 121 in the Township of Minden Hills on April 22, 2025. Firearms, ammunition and suspected drugs were among items seized as follows:

·        68.61g of fentanyl

·        70g of crystal methamphetamine

·        14.04g of cocaine

·        303 British Lee-Enfield long-rifle

·        .22 calibre Cooey long rifle

·        303 British Mark 3 long-rifle

·        4 pellet guns

·        4 BB guns

·        9 rounds of .303 ammunition

·        20 rounds of 30-30 Winchester ammunition

·        5 operating scales

·        3 cellular devices

·        Various power tools including table saws, chainsaws, drills and batteries, industrial lights, fan, generator, yeti cooler and an electric bike

As a result, Shelby MONTGOMERY, 33 years-of-age, of the Township of Minden Hills has been charged with:

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts

·        Breach of firearms regulation store firearm or restricted weapon – three counts

·        Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order – thirteen counts

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm – three counts

·        Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·        Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay Ontario.

And further, Sean MARTIN, 43 years-of-age, of the Township of Minden Hills has been charged with:

·        Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts

·        Breach of firearms regulation store firearm or restricted weapon – three counts

·        Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order – thirteen counts

·        Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm – three counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay Ontario.

And further, Andrew HILLIS, 43 years-of-age, of the Township of Minden Hills as been arrested and charged with:

·        Possession of a schedule I substance

·        Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·        Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden at a later date.

If you have any information about illegal firearms or the trafficking of illicit substances in Haliburton Highlands, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Kawartha/Haliburton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward up to $2000.

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BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION OPP Police Press Releases

Sawed-Off Shotgun Results In Numerous Charges

(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) – Two individuals are facing criminal charges after a traffic stop in Batchewana First Nation.

On April 16, 2025, at approximately 2:14 p.m., officers with the Batchewana First Nation Police Service were conducting general patrol, when they observed a motor vehicle travelling at an exceptionally low rate of speed on August Street. A traffic stop was conducted, where investigation revealed one of the passengers was wanted by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. The passenger was arrested and searched, where officers located a small amount of suspected clonazepam pills. The vehicle was then searched incident to arrest, where officers located various amounts of suspected cocaine and fentanyl inside a second passenger’s property. Officers also located a sawed-off shotgun, belonging to the second passenger.

As a result, Rachel HARRIMAN, 22 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 2, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie.

Mark DUBOIS, 33 years-of-age, of Batchewana First Nation was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance
  • Possession of Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a prohibited device
  • Careless storage of firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
  • Breach of firearms regulation – transport firearm

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and subsequently remanded into custody.

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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

STONNER Facing Weapon Charges

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with firearms related offences after investigating a threats complaint.

On March 7, 2025, at approximately 12:35 a.m., the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threat’s complaint on Albert Street, Parry Sound.

During the investigation, one person was found to be carrying a handgun and was arrested by police.

Gregory STONNER, 51 years-of-age, from Parry Sound, was charged with, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm and carrying concealed weapon.

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 14, 2025, in Parry Sound.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Youth Arrested At Mall For Brandishing Bat & Firearm

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a youth after a weapon call at a Kitchener mall.

On March 8, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m., police received reports of a male youth brandishing a baseball bat and a firearm. The incident took place in the area of Fairway Road South and Wilson Avenue.

There were no reports of any physical injuries.

Upon arrival, police located the male and arrested him. The officers located a BB gun replica of a firearm.

The male was charged with two counts of weapon for a dangerous purpose and three counts of breaching a judicial order.

The male was held for a bail hearing.

WA25059416 (917)

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