OPP Report – Celebrate Responsibly
WASAGA BEACH PROM PARTY VISITORS ASKED TO CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY
(Wasaga Beach, ON, May 8, 2023)- Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are aware that prom parties have begun in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
The OPP recognizes that this is a very exciting time for many people and encourage everyone to celebrate their accomplishments and achievements safely, and responsibly.
Residents and visitors should expect to see increased police presence. When responding to calls for service, the Huronia West OPP will be exercising a “strict but fair” enforcement approach.
The OPP reminds anyone who plans to visit Wasaga Beach for a celebration to be responsible and respectful. Visitors are reminded to respect our communities and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal or dangerous actions.
The OPP will be working in partnership with the Town of Wasaga Beach – Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Unit to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors.
Town of Wasaga Beach general and bylaw information can be found on the following links:
Unlawful activity can be reported to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or to Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
INCREASE IN ENTRIES INTO VEHICLES
(WASAGA BEACH, ON, May 8, 2023) Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an increase of entries made into vehicles over the past few days.
Huronia West OPP is reminding residents and visitors to “Lock It or Lose It”. Leaving your vehicle unlocked and/or with valuables in plain view offers would-be criminals an easy opportunity to victimize vehicle owners.
Don’t leave yourself vulnerable to becoming a victim of this crime. Ensure that your vehicle is locked regardless of where you are and make sure that valuables are not in plain view.
Vehicle owners/passengers can do simple things to decrease the risk of being victimized, such as:
- Never leave a running vehicle unattended
- Lock your doors
- Roll up your windows
- Keep valuables out of sight
- Keep your registration and proof of insurance in your wallet or purse, not in the glove box
- Pocket your keys
- At night or during extended parking periods, always park in a well-lit area.
- Park in a locked garage, if possible.
- Install surveillance security cameras.
- Install motion-activated lights.
Anyone with information or surveillance footage regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP Detachment at 705-429-3575 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers you remain anonymous, you will never have to testify, and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
FATAL COLLISION IN ORO-MEDONTE
(ORILLIA, ON, May 7, 2023) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision in Oro-Medonte.
On May 6, 2023, just before 11:00 p.m., Orillia OPP, Simcoe County Paramedic Service and Township of Oro-Medonte Fire, were dispatched to Ridge Road between Line 4 and Line 3 South for a report of a single vehicle rollover collision. Four vehicle occupants were located.
One person was transported to hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. A second person was transported by Orange to a Toronto-area trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries and two other occupants with minor injuries were transported to local hospital.
The deceased has been identified as an 18-year-old male of Barrie.
The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the collision scene to assist with the investigation. Ridge Road was closed for several hours for the investigation and has since been re-opened.
The investigation is ongoing.
Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information that may be helpful, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
SUSPECTED HUMAN REMAINS LOCATED IN SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP
Human Remains Identified
(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON, May 5, 2023) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have identified the human remains that were located in the Township of Springwater last month.
On April 19, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers received information that suspected human remains were located by a member of the public on a property off Penetanguishene Road. A post-mortem examination has identified the human remains as a 38-year-old male reported missing to the Barrie Police Service in July 2022.
The death is deemed to be non-suspicious and foul play is not suspected. There is no threat to public safety.
The investigation is being conducted by the Huronia West OPP Crime Unit, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services and the Office of the Chief Coroner.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.
20 YEARS OF DEDICATION WITHIN THE HURONIA WEST OPP COMMUNITY
(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, CLEARVIEW AND SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIPS, ON, May 5, 2023) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to acknowledge Auxiliary Sergeant Norm Luke for his ongoing dedication and commitment to the Huronia West OPP communities. Earlier this week, Norm was presented an honorary medal and letter of recognition.
Originally from Timmins Ontario, Norm was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces as a Reservist with the Algonquin Regiment. During this time and prior to becoming an Auxiliary Officer Norm was also a member of the OPP Pipe Band. In the late 1990s, Norm moved to Mississauga to accept a job with the GO Transit Service. While still a member of the OPP Pipe Band, Norm was encouraged to apply to the OPP Auxiliary Program. In October 2002, Norm graduated and joined the Port Credit Auxiliary Unit. He moved to the Barrie area in 2003 and in 2005 he transferred to Huronia West OPP, where he has generously served the community since. In 2013, he was promoted as our Auxiliary Unit Supervisor. In July 2021, Norm, and his family were left homeless after a tornado had passed through Barrie. This tragedy did not prevent Norm from continuing with his volunteer work. He continued his administrative duties during this extremely stressful time for him and his family and resumed his full duties in the fall of 2022.
Norm, thank you for your ongoing commitment. Congratulations on your twenty years of service.
Stunt Driving Investigation Leads OPP to Drug Investigation
Significant Seizure of Cash & Drugs
(TAY TOWNSHIP, ON, May 3, 2023) – As a result of a vehicle stop by a uniform officer of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment, a significant seizure of Canadian currency and drugs have been removed from the streets of North Simcoe.
At approximately 4:32 p.m. May 2, 2023 the officer observed a black BMW X5 travelling south bound on Rumney Road, Tay Township and was able to obtain the speed of the vehicle to be in excess of 50km/h over the posted 80 km/h zone. The officer was able to safely stop the vehicle and entered into a stunt driving investigation.
As a result of this investigation, a quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, Percocet, Zanax, drug paraphernalia along with a significant amount of Canadian currency was seized with the assistance of the Detachment Community Street Crime Unit. (See submitted photograph)
Charged in connection to this investigation are the following persons with their charges as listed.
#1 Driver -Timmy Michael LEMAY 30 years of Midland
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 (other than heroin)
Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada
Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
And further with
Stunt Driving Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
The accused is also the subject of a 30 day driving suspension and the BMW was towed and impounded for 14 days as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.
#2 Passenger – Adam CHARLEBOIS 33 years of Midland
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
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)
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada
Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
#3 Passenger – Tyler PAUZE 33 years of Tiny Township
Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada
Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
The accused persons were released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 15, 2023.
