OPP Report
DEFEND AGAINST “PORCH PIRATES” THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Submitted by OPP, Nov. 19, 2024
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Central Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has some helpful tips to keep porch pirates at bay this festive season.
With the busy shopping season here, parcels will be arriving fast and furious to front porches everywhere. Criminals know this as well. Often referred to as “porch pirates,” these thieves steal packages when no one is at home to accept the parcel. Follow these tips to stay safe from porch pirates:
- Request a signature on delivery
- Ship the package to a trusted neighbour or relative who will be home
- Have the packages delivered to your work, if allowed by the employer
- Track your deliveries online so you know when they’re slated to arrive and plan to be home upon delivery
- Opt for in-store or curb-side pickup wherever possible
- Install video cameras and post signage to indicate surveillance is in effect
- Request the package be left out of sight at a rear or side door
If packages are stolen from your home, report the incident to your local police and the shipping company. If you see suspicious activity in your neighbourhood, contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Impaired Driver Arrested on Front Lawn of OPP Detachment
(MIDLAND, ON) An individual is facing impaired charges after driving a vehicle across the grass at an OPP detachment in Midland last night.
On November 16, 2024 at about 9:30pm, members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol, were passing the Highway 12 office, when they observed a full size pickup truck attempting to negotiate a route from a nearby hotel, across the lawns of the detachment as well as the neighboring car dealership. (see photo) The officers stopped the vehicle and spoke with the lone occupant who displayed strong signs of alcohol consumption. The individual was placed under arrest and was ushered inside the detachment to provide a breath sample. The results registered several times above the legal limit.
As a result of this investigation, Bryan FOX, 31 years of Parry Sound District, was charged with several Highway Traffic Act offences as well as the following Criminal Code offences:
- Operation While Impaired
- Operation Over 80 Milligrams
The accused was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on November 28, 2024. When charged with impaired driving, the driver’s license of the accused is suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating is impounded for 7 days.
OPP CONDUCTING INVESTIGATION ON FRAZER DRIVE MIDLAND RESULTING IN ROAD CLOSURE
(MIDLAND,ON) – As a result of an ongoing investigation officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to a Frazer Drive, Midland residence on November 13, 2024 at approximately 9:05 a.m. resulting in the roadway being closed in the area of Frazer Drive between Rose Crescent and Park Avenue.
In an abundance of caution, nearby St. Theresa’s High Catholic High School has been put in a hold and secure status and investigators urge all persons to avoid the police perimeter. Detachment members remind the public to always use caution and be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP”s website contains a number of useful resources, tips and links at OPP.CA
Police Presence Clearing, Hold and Secure Lifted
(MIDLAND, ON) – The Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is now clearing the scene on Frazer Drive in Midland, where one individual has been taken into custody.
On November 13, 2024, at approximately 9:05 a.m., the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to an incident at a residence on Frazer Drive. The road was closed between Rose Crescent and Park Avenue.
An individual has been taken into custody without incident. As a result, the hold and secure at St. Theresa’s Catholic High School has been lifted.
Police resources will be clearing from the area shortly. The investigation is ongoing by the OPP Southern Georgian Bay Detachment, with assistance from the Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit and Crime Unit.
Update:
Midland Male Charged with Numerous Offences
As a result of this investigation Michael John RANSOM 44 years of Midland was arrested at the scene and has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm (five counts)
- Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property
- Mischief – destroys or damages property
- Uttering Threats – Damage Property
The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.
MALE CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED OPERATION AFTER TRAFFIC TIP
(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.
On November 12, 2024, at approximately 6:28 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver in Springwater Township. Officers located the vehicle on Bayfield Street where they conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result, Geoffrey BARNETT, 57-year-old of Springwater Township, was arrested and has been charged with the following:
- Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
- Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
YOUTH CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED OPERATION AFTER VEHICLE STRIKES HYDRO POLE
(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one youth with impaired driving related charges after vehicle struck a hydro pole.
On November 12, at approximately 1:24 a.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision where a vehicle struck a hydro pole in the Town of Wasaga Beach. Upon arrival the driver had fled the scene but was located by officers a brief time later. Officers engaged in an impaired operation investigation. As a result, a 17-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:
- YPC Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
- YPC Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
- YPC Dangerous Operation
The youth was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Novice Driver – B.A.C. Above Zero
- Fail to Report Accident
The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
Suspicious Vehicle Complaint Leads OPP to Investigate Waubaushene Resident for Numerous Driving Offences
(MIDLAND, ON) – As a result of a community members complaint of a suspicious vehicle called into the OPP Communication Centre, a Waubaushene resident now faces a number of driving related charges.
Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded at approximately 11:46 p.m. November 5, 2024 to the complaint and located the vehicle in a small parking lot just off Sundowner Road, Midland and upon speaking with the lone occupant, entered into an impaired by drug driving investigation.
The scene investigation resulted in the seizure of a quantity of drug paraphernalia and a further investigation at detachment by a qualified OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer has led to the following charges.
John Joe Danny GANNY 45 years of Waubaushene, Tay Township has been charged with – Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court, Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court all contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. The accused was further arrested on outstanding warrants held by detachment members in regards to area investigations.
Traffic Complaint Leads OPP to Investigate Port McNicoll Resident for Numerous Driving Offences
(TAY TOWNSHIP, ON) – As a result of a community members traffic complaint called into the OPP Communication Centre, a Port McNicoll resident now faces a number of driving related charges.
Officers responded at approximately 9:18 p.m. November 6, 2024 to the complaint involving a motorcycle in the Grandview Road area of Port McNicoll. A short time later, a loud motorcycle matching the description was observed by an officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while it was southbound on William Street, Midland. The motorcycle appeared to be visually travelling above the posted speed limit and the officer took a position follow the motorcycle at a safe distance while observing a number of driving infractions as it travelling east on Highway 12 into Tay Township.
The officer was able to safely stop the motorcycle near Triple Bay Road, Tay Township and after speaking with the lone occupant and conducting a check on the Canadian Police Information Centre (C.P.I.C) the driver was placed under arrest and after a further investigation was completed, Benjamin Joshua TALBOT 34 years of Tay Township has been charged with the following offences.
- Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
- Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
And further with the following Provincial Offences Violation
- Red light – fail to stop
- Unnecessary noise
- Drive motor vehicle – improper licence
- Improper muffler – motor vehicle
- Drive motor vehicle, no plates
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
- Driving while under suspension
- Drive wrong way – divided highway
- Operate a motor vehicle without insurance