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Traffic Stop On Hwy 400 In Carling Township Leads To $200,000 Worth Of Drugs, Several Charges Laid

Muskoka411 Staff — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:40:25 +0000

The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three people with weapons and drug related offences after a traffic stop on Highway 400 in Carling Township.

On August 21, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m. officers stopped the vehicle for a sobriety check and observed cannabis readily available. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in officers locating a firearm, high-capacity magazine, over $500 of Canadian currency and suspected Fentanyl with an estimated street value of approximately $200,000.

Terrence Fray,21-years-old from North York was arrested and charged with:
• Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
• Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
• Possession of a schedule I substance – Opioid
• Passenger – fail to properly wear seat belt
• Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts
• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
• Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition obtained by crime
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

Yugam Raheja, 26-years-old from Timmins was arrested and charged with:
• Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
• Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
• Possession of a schedule I substance – Opioid
• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
• Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition obtained by crime

Harcharan Singh, 26-years-old from Timmins was arrested and charged with:
• Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
• Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
• Possession of a schedule I substance – Opioid
• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
• Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition obtained by crime
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
• Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open baggage

The accused persons were held for bail before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on August 21, 2024.

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Two Drivers Guilty, Fined For Driving On Closed Roads During Timmins Forest Fires

Muskoka411 Staff — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 13:32:22 +0000

The Ontario government is safeguarding the safety of provincial fire rangers and the public by enforcing Emergency Area Orders during active forest fires.

Two corporations pleaded guilty and received a total of $8,411.25 in fines for violating requirements of orders during road closures due to forest fire emergencies.

On September 26, 2022, Ontario Corporation 1946072, operating as D. Niemi Trucking Inc, of Haileybury pleaded guilty to disobeying an order made under the Forest Fires Prevention Act and received a fine of $6,911.25.

On February 8, 2023, Ontario Corporation 281162099, operating as Cool Heat, of Timmins pleaded guilty to disobeying an order made under the Forest Fires Prevention Act and received a fine of $1,500.

The court heard that on May 18, 2022, conservation officers were patrolling a closed road in the area of Highway 560 and Nabakwasi Road in response to the Timmins 001 forest fire. All use and travel in this area was prohibited under an emergency area order unless authorized through a permit issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Officers intercepted an employee of Cool Heat Ltd. travelling in the closed area. Later that same day officers intercepted five employees of D. Niemi Trucking Inc. travelling in the closed area. Through investigation, officers determined that both corporations directed their employees to enter the closed area and drive around road closure signs and barricades without ministry authorization.

Justice of the Peace Diane Lafleur heard the case remotely over two separate dates in the Ontario Court of Justice, Gogama.

To report a natural resource problem or provide information about an unsolved case, members of the public can call the ministry TIPS line toll free at 1-877-847-7667. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS. For more information about unsolved cases, please visit ontario.ca/mnrftips.

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Who Is Responsible For Shooting A Moose On A Road And Out Of Season Near Timmins

Muskoka411 Staff — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 14:11:21 +0000

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is asking for the public’s help with identifying the individual(s) who shot and killed a moose south of Timmins.

On December 10^th, 2022, Conservation Officers were alerted to a moose shot on a road near the High Falls hiking trails. Officers believe the moose may have been shot sometime on the night of December 8^th at KM 11 on the Musgrove Road. The season for moose in this area closed on November 15^th. Also, hunting at night and shooting from, down, or across a roadway is illegal.

The ministry takes this situation very seriously and is looking to identify those responsible.

If you have any information that will assist Conservation Officers in their investigation, please contact the ministry TIPS line toll free at 1-877-847-7667. Or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Conservation Officers remind everyone that by respecting seasons, sanctuaries, bag and possession limits, we all help ensure our natural resources stay healthy. To report a natural resource problem or provide information about an unsolved case, members of the public can call the ministry TIPS line toll free at 1-877-847-7667. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS. For more information about unsolved cases, please visit ontario.ca/mnrftips.

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