OPP Report – Feb 15

Road Closure for Collision Investigation in Tiny Township

One Male Deceased Following Collision

(TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) On February 6, 2024 at about 3:30 a.m., members of the Sothern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) received a call from a passing motorist regarding a vehicle in the ditch on Concession Road 9 West, west of Simcoe Road 6 in Tiny Township. The motorist attempted of assist the occupant of the vehicle however was unable to due to the position of the car. Sadly, one occupant, a 39 year-old male from Tiny Township, was located in the vehicle and was pronounced deceased. The collision is believed to have taken place about 2:15 a.m. and no evidence exists to indicate there were any other vehicles involved.

The roadway was closed to allow for investigation of the scene by OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators (TTCI), it was reopened in the early afternoon.

OPP Seeking Witnesses or Dashcam Video

(TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) Investigators of this occurrence are reaching out the public for information regarding this collision. Anyone who may have been travelling in the area of Concession 9 West in Tiny Township on February 6, 2024, between midnight and 3:30am or may have dashcam footage is asked to contact Constable Trevor Ball at OPP.Southern.Georgian.Bay@opp.ca or call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

OPP Make Arrest in Sunday Morning Mischief Rampage

(Feb. 5., 2024 – MIDLAND, ON)- Scott Barry SYLVESTER 36 years of no fixed address Midland, was arrested on February 4, 2024 shortly after 7:00 a.m. by members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment  in relation to a series of reported mischief related events in the Manly Street and Galloway Boulevard area of Midland.

Officers responded after the OPP Communication Center received calls from community remembers reporting that an individual on foot was throwing wooden objects and rocks at homes and vehicles in the Manly Street and Galloway Boulevard area.

The accused was located and arrested nearby and transported to Detachment where the accused assaulted officers who were continuing the investigation.

Charges issued contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada in relation to this investigation are as follows.

Mischief – destroys or damages property (three counts)

Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property

Mischief Over $5,000

Assault a Peace Officer While Carrying a Weapon (two counts)

Assault a Peace Officer (two counts)

Fail to Comply with Probation Order

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

Youth in Custody Facing Aggravated Assault Charge in Midland

(Feb. 4, 2024 – MIDLAND, ON) A youth is in custody after an early morning incident which resulted in a victim being transported to a Toronto-area hospital.

Just after 2:00 a.m. on February 4, 2024, members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) attended a residence on Marshall Road in the Town of Midland after receiving a panicked 911 call. On arrival, officers entered the residence and located a 49-year-old male who was suffering from significant wounds. The victim was treated at the scene by Simcoe County Paramedics and members of the Midland Fire Service. He was transported to a local hospital and was then taken to a Toronto-area hospital for treatment of serious, but non-life threatening injuries, believed to be caused by an edged weapon.

Officers arrested a youth at the residence and there is no danger to the safety of the public. The youth, who will not be named due to provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice for the Criminal Code offence of Aggravated Assault.

OPP Investigation Removes Fentanyl from North Simcoe Communities

Two Non-Residents Charged

(Feb. 1, 2024 – MIDLAND, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) from Southern Georgian Bay and Orillia Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police removed a quantity of suspected fentanyl from North Simcoe communities after arresting two individuals at approximately 1:30 p.m. January 31, 2024.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 93 in Springwater Township resulting in the seizure and the arrest of the two occupants of the vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle, Jahiem BILLY, 22 years of North York as a result of this investigation is charged with the following offences contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
• Trafficking in Schedule I substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
• The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 7, 2024.

The passenger in the vehicle, Sherquan REMY, 20 years of Toronto has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

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

And Further

• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (two counts) contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
• The accused remains in custody for a bail hearing and will appear at a future date before the Ontario Court of Justice.