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Friday, June 15, 2012

23 CHARGES FOR LOCAL MALE (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – The East Algoma OPP has charged a local male with several charges after attending a residence on Dieppe Avenue in Elliot Lake. At approximately 9:23 p.m.

23 CHARGES FOR LOCAL MALE

(Elliot Lake, Ontario) – The East Algoma OPP has charged a local male with several charges after attending a residence on Dieppe Avenue in Elliot Lake.

At approximately 9:23 p.m., June 13, 2012 police received a call reporting the sound of breaking glass coming from a residence.  Police arrived on scene shortly after receiving the call and located the suspect in the house.  The accused was arrested and transported to the Elliot Lake Detachment.

Through investigation police learned that the suspect knew the homeowner and entered the residence without permission, while the owner was away from the residence.  Entry was allegedly gained through a shattered window.  Once in the residence, the suspect allegedly caused damage to the residence and its contents.

While the suspect was under arrest he allegedly threatened police and while the accused was in the police cruiser he caused damage to a door and window.  The accused continued to utter threat to police, family members and to utter threat to cause damage to personal property.

Charged with the following is Paul Michael YOUNG (45) of Elliot Lake

  • Mischief Under $5,000 (X3)
  • Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm (X14)
  • Utter Threat to Damage Property (X5)
  • Break and Enter

The accused remains in Sault Ste Marie awaiting a Bail Hearing.

UNDERCOVER PROJECT RESULTS IN 27 PEOPLE BEING CHARGED

(Sturgeon Falls, ON.)  The Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, North Bay Drug Unit and the West Nipissing Police Service have charged 27 individuals with drug related offences following early morning arrests conducted in the Municipality of West Nipissing on Thursday June 14, 2012.

The charges stem from a seven month long undercover investigation conducted by the two Police Agencies.

The investigation focused on infiltrating drug traffickers operating in the Municipality of West Nipissing.  An undercover officer was successful in infiltrating local traffickers and making numerous purchases. The investigation concluded with the execution of two search warrants.

Twenty seven individuals have been charged with 108 drug related offences.  Methamphetamine, cocaine, marihuana, oxycodone, cannabis resin and psilocybin was purchased and seized along with $6,000 cash and a GMC Pickup truck.  The street value of the drugs seized is $ 75,000.

CHARGED ARE:

Paul LACROIX, age 28, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 5 Counts
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 5 Counts

Pascal CHARBONNEAU, age 35, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 2 Counts
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 2 Counts

Yvan-Rheal MICHAUD, age 30, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 2 Counts
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking – 1 Count
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 1 Count

Steven BOTTSFORD, age 51, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 5 Counts
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 3 Counts

Paul RATELLE, age 28, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 2 Counts
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 2 Counts
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking – 5 Counts

Leonard RATELLE, age 50, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance - 2 Counts
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 2 Counts
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking – 1 Count
  • Obstruct Police – 1 Count                                                            

Serge BEAUPARLANT, age 38, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 2 Counts
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 2 Counts

Robert DENNIE, age 44, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 3 Counts
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 3 Counts
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance – 3 Counts

Zachary GOULARD, age 22, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 3 Counts
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime - 2 Counts

Jean LEVIS, age 43, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 1 Count

Eric DUBE, age 32, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 1 Count
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 1 Count
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance – 1 Count

Shawn MOON, age33, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 2 Counts
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 1 Count

Christopher FARNHOLZ, age 31, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 3 Counts
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 3 Counts

Jamie MARTEL, age 21, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 2 Counts
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 2 Counts

Norman LEDUC, age 46, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 1 Count
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 1 Count

Glen LEAVENS, age 28, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 2 Counts
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 2 Counts

Jessica LAFLEUR, age 21, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 1 Count
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 1 Count

Amanda STEVENS, age 19, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking – 5 Counts

Jean-Marc JODOUIN, age 28, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking – 5 Counts

Guy PILON, age 24, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance – 1 Count

Joel PRESEAULT, age 28, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance – 1 Count

Gaeten GOULARD, age 48, of Sturgeon Falls

  • Assault Police – 1 Count

Mario MAJOR, age 26, of Field

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 1 Count
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 1 Count

James ROCKBURN, age 41, of Crystal Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 1 Count

Brent RANGER, age 55, of Levack

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 3 Counts
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 2 Counts

Rhonda FOURNIER, age 33, of Levack

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 1 Count

Jamie SHALLOW, age 35, of Onaping Falls

  • Trafficking in a Controlled Substance – 1 Count
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 1 Count