MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION RESULTS IN FATALITY
(WAWA, ON) - On November 29, 2013 at 8:30 pm, the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 519 in the Dambrossio Township.
Upon arrival the driver was removed from the motor vehicle by the OPP. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attended the scene shortly thereafter. The driver, 55 year old Rejean POULIN of Wawa, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police investigation revealed that the vehicle, a 2006 Toyota Tacoma, was on a straight away when it veered off of the roadway on the right hand side and drove into the ditch striking a rock face. Members with the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation (TTCI) are currently investigating the cause of the collision.
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(WAWA, ON) - On November 28, 2013 at 2:40 pm, the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment were conducting radar patrols on Highway 17 north of Wawa in the Lalibert Township. Two white SUV’s were recorded traveling at a high rate of speed and were subsequently stopped.
As a result of police investigation a large drug seizure was made and all four occupants of the two vehicles were arrested.
OPP seized the following;
• 66.5 pounds Cannabis Marihuana – approximate street value $133,000
• 479 grams Cocaine – approximate street value $47,900
• Large amount of Canadian Currency
The following individuals were arrested and charged;
Levar SMILLIE, 26-years-of-age of Toronto, Ontario was charged with the following;
1. Traffick in Schedule I substance - Cocaine
2. Traffick in Schedule II Substance - Cannabis Marihuana over 3 kg
3. Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
4. Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cannabis Marihuana over 3 kg
5. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
6. Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle
7. Fail to Comply with Undertaking given by an Officer in Charge - 2 counts
Ryan GILBERT, 27-years-of-age, Karthick SELVARATNAM, 26-years-of-age both of Toronto, Ontario and Richard JOSEPH, 29-years-of-age of East York, Ontario were charged with the following;
1. Traffick in Schedule I substance - Cocaine
2. Traffick in Schedule II Substance - Cannabis Marihuana over 3 kg
3. Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
4. Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cannabis Marihuana over 3 kg
5. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
All 4 accused were held for Bail Court in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.