OPP – OPP Charged One Person After Drug Investigation
The Northeast Region Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) of the OPP have arrested and charged one person with drug related offences.
On August 13, 2024, members of the North East Region CSCU assisted by OPP West Parry Sound Detachment arrested one person on Great North Road in the Town of Parry Sound after a drug investigation.
Officers seized a quantity of drugs suspected to be cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and fentanyl with an estimated street value of $12,000 and over $13,000 of Canadian Currency.
As a result of the investigation, Ronny Prado Lasso, 23-years-of-age of Etobicoke was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking -Opioid – 2 counts.
- Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession property obtained by crime over $5000.00
- Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
The accused was held for bail at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound and is schedules to appear on September 5, 2024.
OPP – Boat Comes Dangerously Close To A Group Of Youths That Were Swimming
On August 14, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., East Algoma OPP responded to a marine complaint where a white boat came approximately 15-20 feet away from a group of youths swimming at the public beach on Lake Lauzon in the Township of the Northshore.
Concerned parents on the beach began yelling at the occupants of the boat and while doing so the boat returned, began cursing at the people on shore and left in a reckless manner.
Police are looking to identify the four individuals in the white boat bearing serial number KMV2000D0.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to please contact the East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Reference # E241083652
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at www.saultcrimestoppers.com . Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2000.
OPP – Multi Vehicle Crash on Highway 400 Leads to Criminal Charges for Elmvale Resident
A multi vehicle crash investigation on Highway 400, Tay Township on August 12, 2024 has lead to a number of criminal charges for the driver of one of the involved vehicles – Michael E. Williams, 59 years old, of Elmvale.
Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment were dispatched to the crash in the southbound lanes of Highway 400, south of Quarry Road at approximately 7:03 a.m. along with Simcoe County Paramedic Services and Tay Township Fire Services.
After an on-scene investigation the driver of a black Dodge Ram pick up which was involved in the crash was transported to an area hospital by Simcoe County Paramedic Services for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash.
Upon arrival at the hospital, the driver was treated by emergency room staff with a subsequent interaction with the treating physician who was physically assaulted and an assisting nurse was verbally threatened.
A further forensics based investigation in continuing in this case, investigating officers have currently charged the driver with the following offences.
Failure to stop after accident
Dangerous operation
Assault
Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 26, 2024.
Barrie Police – Suspicious Person Located Behind School
Last night, just before midnight, the Barrie Police Service received a call for a suspicious person that was seen near an elementary school located on Little Avenue.
The call came after a City of Barrie Transit driver observed a male dressed in black, wearing a mask and carrying a backpack who was seen going behind the school.
Police immediately responded and located a youth behind the school and quickly determined that he was in the process of making a YouTube video.
It was obvious that there was nothing criminal in nature taking place and after speaking to the involved youth, he quickly realized that the way he was dressed, and the time of the night, created a level of concern that prompted the police response.
Barrie Police wish to thank the attentive transit driver as their late-night observations and timely actions can serve as an example to others, especially during the overnight hours.
