Yesterday afternoon, members of the OPP Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted a traffic stop on Vasey Road after the accused departed from a residence in Tay Township. The individual was safely taken into custody without incident, the vehicle was searched under warrant, resulting in the seizure of cocaine and currency.

Following the arrest, CSCU officers executed authorized search warrants on the accused’s residence. During the search, investigators located and seized the following as offence-related property and proceeds of crime:

• approximately 1.39 kilograms of cocaine
• quantities of crack cocaine
• over $47,500 of Canadian and American currency
• jewelry, designer luggage and clothing, approximate value of $60,000
• a 2017 Honda Civic
• cellular devices and equipment consistent with drug trafficking

This investigation reflects the continued collaboration between the Ontario Provincial Police and the Anishinabek Police Service, working together to keep communities safe from dangerous and illegal substances.

As a result of the investigation, the accused was held for bail due to repetition of the offence and current matters before the courts.

CHANTAL CRUISE, 40 years, of Tay Township, has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Trafficking in a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
• Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

Anyone with information regarding illegal drug activity is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward.

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Near 2:38 a.m. March 17, 2025, outside of Wyevale, the officer conducted a vehicle stop of a white Jeep for a traffic violation and upon speaking with the driver an identity investigation was commenced leading to further roadside investigation resulting in the seizure of open liquor and a quantity of suspected cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

As a result of this investigation 42 year old Nelson Robert Laramey has been charged with the following offences;

• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

And Further With:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

And the Following Provincial Offences:

• Drive motor vehicle while suspended x2
• Drive motor vehicle – no licence
• Fail to provide permit – motor vehicle
• Fail to provide insurance card
• Improper mud guards
• Operate motor vehicle with open liquor readily available to driver

The accused was served notice to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on May 1, 2025 and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days  in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.The accused was then turned over to OPP officers at another detachment who held a number of warrants for his arrest.

The OPP conducts RIDE spot checks 24 hours a day, seven days a week all throughout the year. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.  The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

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Officers seized a quantity of a drug like substance believed to be cocaine along with Canadian currency, a replica air pistol and drug paraphernalia. See attached photograph.

Investigators have arrested and charged Colin Frandsen, 27 years of Midland with the following criminal charges.

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2024..

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Calls for help that were heard around 8:30 p.m. August 8, 2023, were learned by the caller to be from a male in the water at the stern area of a sailboat with a small Zodiac vessel attached to it approximately two hundred meters off the shoreline of Gawley Park. Although Midland Fire Services and OPP Marine Unit were notified, three OPP officers attended the scene by land and quickly commandeered a small aluminum boat from a nearby residence and drove out to the sailboat. They located a conscious, but very fatigued male in the water without a life jacket clinging onto the exterior of the Zodiac vessel.

Officers were able to get the male fitted with a life jacket from the Zodiac which assisted them in removing him from the cool water which he had been in for over an hour reducing his ability to physically move.

After being triaged at the scene, the male was transported to an area hospital by Simcoe County Paramedic Services for treatment and was fortunately later released.

This sailor was fortunate to have a community member hear his calls for help and for emergency services to make the rescue in time. Wearing a life jacket while on the water can help make a difference into the outcome of these situations as Georgian Bay is a big place and self rescue maybe your only option.

For more information on water safety please view the following link- http://www.coldwaterbootcamp.com/pages/home.html

When in doubt of marine vessel safety requirements and operator requirements please visit the following Transport Canada website – https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/office-boating-safety?utm_campaign=tc-boating-safety-ongoing&utm_medium=vurl&utm_source=tc-gc-ca-boatingsafety

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At approximately 3:46 p.m. July 20, 2023 an off-duty OPP officer contacted the OPP Communication Centre to report a possible impaired driver after witnessing the erratic operation of a vehicle as it interacted with other vehicles on roadways in the area of Concession Road 16, Tiny Township. The responding officer located the suspect vehicle with the assistance of the caller in the driveway of a residence on Farlain Road, Tiny Township.

The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to Detachment for further investigation which resulted in Kalan Hamilton 41 years of Barrie being charged with the following criminal code offences.

• Dangerous operation
• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Failure or refusal to comply with demand
• Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (two counts)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a future date. The accused also faces a 90 day drivers licence suspensions as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines as well the vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.

Shortly before the previous investigation another OPP officer made a stop of a vehicle that appeared to be well above the posted speed limit nearby on Concession Road 16 East, Tiny Township at approximately 4:58 p.m. July 20, 2023. The officer spoke to the driver and entered into an impaired driving investigation resulting in Roman Kulesza 66 years of Tiny Township being charged with the following criminal code offences.

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

And Further

Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused was released from police custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on August 10, 2023. The accused also faces a 90 day drivers licence suspensions as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines as well the vehicle was towed and impounded for 14 days.

Officers responded to several calls from community members of a possible impaired driver passed out in the parking lot of the Village Square Mall, Penetanguishene at approximately 9:33 p.m. July 18, 2023. The responding officer after a brief investigation at the scene arrested the driver and entered into a impaired operation investigation summoning the assistance of an OPP officer trained as a drug recognition expert (DRE).

As a result of this investigation Luke Albert Hamelin 40 years of Tiny Township has been charged criminally with the following offences.

• Operation while impaired – drugs
• Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (two counts)

The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice . The accused also faces a 90 day drivers licence suspensions as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines as well the vehicle was towed and impounded for 14 days.

Educating the public about safe boating practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our waterways please “Make the Call” and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely.

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