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FROM/DE:    Almaguin Highlands OPP detachment             DATE: September 2nd, 2010

 

 

 

2 Arrested for Drug Offences

 

 

 

 

(Joly Twp, ON.) –

 

Almaguin Highlands OPP with assistance from the OPP Drug Enforcement Section arrested 2 persons during a traffic stop in Joly Twp.  A quantity of suspected Oxycodone pills were seized along with a small quantity of cash.  The total value of the items seized is approximately $1500.00.

 

Charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking are:

 

Raymond TIMM        age 49 of Strong Twp. Ontario

Michelle DECHAU    age 48 of Strong Twp. Ontario

 

Both persons are in custody pending a bail hearing on September 03rd, 2010.

 

 

Investigating Officer:  Det/Cst Stephane BELLEMARE of Almaguin Highlands OPP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contact:   Det/Sgt Greg RUTLEDGE

 

Phone:      705-382-2015              

 

 

 

FROM/DE:    Almaguin Highlands OPP detachment                         DATE: August 30th, 2010

 

 

 

Strong Township man arrested

 

 

(Magnetawan, ON.) –

 

Almaguin Highlands OPP have arrested and charged a Strong Township man in relation to an assault that took place in the early morning hours of Sunday August 22nd in the Town of Magnetawan.

 

The victim was in a defenceless position when the accused kicked the victim in the face. The victim was rendered unconscious and suffered multiple fractures to the bones in his face. He has since been treated and released from hospital but continues to receive medical treatment for his injuries.

 

OPP have charged TYLER CHERSKI (22) of Strong Twp with one count of Aggravated Assault, one count of Assault Cause Bodily Harm and one count of Impaired Operation of a Motor vehicle.  

 

The accused will appear in court on October 5th 2010.

 

Investigating Officer: Provincial Constable Andrew Kraemer of Almaguin Highlands OPP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contact:  D/S. WHALEY Detachment Commander

 

Phone: 705 – 382 - 2015  

 

 

 

FROM/DE:    Almaguin Highlands OPP detachment                         DATE: August 24th, 2010

 

 

 

9 Local Youths Arrested

 

 

(Novar, ON.) –

 

Almaguin Highlands OPP. with assistance from the North East Region OPP “Rural and Agricultural Crime Team”, have arrested 9 youths in the community of Novar. 

 

The youths are accused of 11 different criminal acts committed in Novar from April 27th to August 12th 2010.

 

The incidents included thefts of property and vehicles, trespass at night, damage to property, spray painting of property and a setting fire to a hydro pole.

 

All arrested youths were released to the custody of their parents and are proceeding through the judicial process.  The 9 accused can’t be named due to the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

 

Investigating Officer: Provincial Constable Andrew Kraemer of Almaguin Highlands OPP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contact:  D/Sgt. Greg Rutledge

 

Phone: 705 – 382 - 2015  

 

 

 

 

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