Wingham Free Press

Category: Leamington

  • 22 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

    22 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

    (LEAMINGTON, ON)- On January 12, 2025, at 2:32 a.m., members of Leamington detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision was on Sutton Drive, Municipality of Leamington.

    Officers arrived on scene to find a vehicle had struck a parked vehicle and a house. The driver of the vehicle was attempting to flee the scene but was arrested by officers. The driver was transported to a local detachment.

    As a result, Brayden HEWER, a 22-year-old of Kingsville, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

    ·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

    ·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

    The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to speak to the charges on January 29, 2025.

    A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

    No injuries were reported to the driver or any of the occupants of the residence.

    Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

    The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

    If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

  • Tyler CLARK Runs Stop Signs & Gets Drunk Driving Charge

    Tyler CLARK Runs Stop Signs & Gets Drunk Driving Charge

    (LEAMINGTON, ON)- On January 9, 2025, at 11:13 p.m., a member of Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol when they observed a vehicle being operated by a suspected impaired driver on Talbot Street West, Municipality of Leamington.

    The officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested the driver; they were transported to a local OPP detachment.

    As a result, Tyler CLARK, a 38-year-old of Wheatley, has been charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

    ·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

    ·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

    ·        Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

    ·        Driver fail to surrender licence

    ·        Disobey stop sign – fail to stop (Two Counts)

    ·        Fail to notify change of address – licence

    ·        Careless driving

    The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to speak to the charges on January 21, 2025.

    A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

    Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

    The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

    If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

  • HERNANDEZ-JIMENEZ Was Arrested

    HERNANDEZ-JIMENEZ Was Arrested

    (LEAMINGTON, ON)-On January 5, 2025, at 12:15 a.m., a member of Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol when they observed a vehicle being operated by a suspected impaired driver on Erie Street North, Municipality of Leamington.

    The officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested the driver; they were transported to a local OPP detachment.

    As a result, Lorenzo HERNANDEZ-JIMENEZ, a 34-year-old of Leamington, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

    ·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

    ·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

    The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to speak to the charges on January 22, 2025.

    A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

    Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

    The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

    If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.  

  • Pervert Alert: Matthew WIPER Arrested – Details Released

    Pervert Alert: Matthew WIPER Arrested – Details Released

    (LEAMINGTON, ON) The Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following a suspicious person investigation.

    On December 29, 2024, at approximately 11:19 p.m., members of the Leamington OPP Detachment received a report of a suspicious individual at a residence on Deer Run Road in the Municipality of Leamington.

    As a result of the investigation, Matthew WIPER, 42-year-old of Leamington, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

    ·        Voyeurism

    ·        Trespassing at Night

    ·        Public Mischief

    The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on January 17, 2025.

    The Essex County OPP Crime Unit continues to investigate, as investigators believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

    A publication ban has been issued and further information will not be released.

    If you have information that might assist the investigation, you may call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

  • $19,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

    $19,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

    (LEAMINGTON, ON) – Police have charged two individuals following the execution of a warrant in Leamington.

    On December 10, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT) Unit, OPP K9 Unit and Leamington OPP uniform members, executed a search warrant at an address on Seacliff Drive West in the Municipality of Leamington.

    During the search, officers seized a quantity of illicit drugs suspected to be Fentanyl and Psilocybin, stolen property, a firearm and ammunition. Total value of items seized is $19,300.

    As a result of the investigation, Salah HALABI, 30-years-of-age of Leamington was arrested and charged. The accused is also facing charges related to a stolen motor vehicle in Leamington reported on November 17, 2024.

    The charges are:

    ·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition (Two Counts)

    ·        Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

    ·        Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (Two Counts)

    ·        Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

    ·        Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

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

    ·        Possession of a credit card

    ·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada (Four Counts)

    ·        Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (Three Counts)

    ·        Failure to comply with undertaking (Three Counts)

    ·        Operation while prohibited.

    The accused has been held pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

    And also, Jessica BOWDEN, 26 years-of-age of Leamington was arrested and charged with:

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

    ·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada (Three Counts)

    ·        Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

    ·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition (Two Counts)

    ·        Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

    ·        Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

    ·        Possession of a credit card

    The accused is scheduled to appear the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on January 14, 2025.

    The investigation remains under investigation.

    Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

    If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.  

  • David GORDON Facing Weapons Charges

    David GORDON Facing Weapons Charges

    (LEAMINGTON, ON) – Police have charged an individual following the execution of a warrant in Leamington.

    On November 27, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Community Street Crime Unit, West Region OPP Emergency Response Unit (ERT) members and Leamington OPP uniform members, executed a search warrant at an address on Bowman Avenue in the Municipality of Leamington.

    During the search, officers seized items including a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition.

    As a result of the investigation, David GORDON, 42-year-old of Leamington was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

    ·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition (Two Counts)

    ·        Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

    ·        Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

    The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on January 8, 2025.

    The investigation remains under investigation.

    Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

    If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.  

  • Brian MOORE – Drunk Driving

    Brian MOORE – Drunk Driving

    (LEAMINGTON, ON) – A driver was arrested after police located an individual asleep in a vehicle on Erie Street North in the Municipality of Leamington.

    On December 2, 2024, at approximately 5:49 p.m., members of the Leamington detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an individual asleep in a vehicle in a drive through of a business on Erie Street North in the Municipality of Leamington.

    As a result of the investigation, 52-year-old Brian MOORE of Leamington has been charged with the following offences:

    ·        Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs

    ·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

    ·        Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

    The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on December 12, 2024.

    Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

    The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

    If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

  • 2 Arrested For Break & Enter – Names Released

    2 Arrested For Break & Enter – Names Released

    (LEAMINGTON, ON) – Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made arrests after investigating a series of reported break and enters at bunkhouses in the Municipality of Leamington.

    The individuals have been arrested and charged in relation to Break and Enters reported on November 11 and November 25, 2024. 

    On November 25, 2024, at approximately 09:55 p.m., members of the Essex County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a traffic stop of a suspected stolen vehicle on Erie Street North in the Municipality of Leamington. Two occupants of the vehicle were arrested. Investigators located items including personal identification and credit cards. 

    Christopher TAVARES, 35 years-of age from Leamington has been charged with:

    • Use of Credit Card (Nine counts)
    • Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence (Two Counts)
    • Disguise with Intent (Three Counts)
    • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
    • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
    • Possession of an identity document

    The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

    Peter FRIESEN, 43 years-of age from Leamington has been charged with:

    • Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
    • Possession of an identity document
    • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

    The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

    If anyone has any information regarding these incidents, they are being asked to contact the Leamington OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

    Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

  • Jayden HUNTER – Impaired Driving

    Jayden HUNTER – Impaired Driving

    (LEAMINGTON, ON) – The Leamington detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a driver with impaired while conducting a RIDE spot-check on Oak Street West, Municipality of Leamington.

    On November 19, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., an individual was placed under arrest after police assessed the driver’s sobriety.

    As a result, 30-year-old Jayden HUNTER of Lakeshore has been charged with the following charges:

    ·        Operation While Impaired

    ·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) 

    The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on December 4, 2024.

    If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime.

    Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

  • Violent Home Invasion

    Violent Home Invasion

    (LEAMINGTON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex County Detachment is investigating a home invasion in the Municipality of Leamington.

    On November 16, 2024, at approximately 5:18 a.m., members of the Essex County OPP responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence on Robson Road in the Municipality of Leamington.

    It was reported that two unknown individuals entered the residence and confronted two occupants within the residence. Both occupants suffered minor injuries as a result of an altercation with the unknown persons.

    Following the incident, the two suspects fled the scene in a vehicle.

    Investigators believe this to be a targeted incident and there is no threat to public safety.

    The investigation is continuing.

    The Essex County Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is asking that anyone with any information regarding this incident please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.