(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with Impaired driving offences following a traffic stop in Goderich on November 14th, 2023.
Just before 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 14th, Huron County OPP officers were patrolling in the Town of Goderich when they stopped a vehicle on South Street to check the driver’s sobriety. Police spoke to the driver and determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol prior to driving. The investigating officer demanded a breath sample of the driver at the roadside, which resulted in a failure.
The driver was arrested and transported to the Sebringville OPP detachment where they provided further breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over twice the legal limit.
John SORENSEN, 61 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:
– Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,
– Operation while Impaired – Over 80.
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.
The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
For months parents have been complaining about how the Wingham Sacred Heart School allows physical assaults to run rampant, endangering children’s physical and emotional well being. On FaceBook parents are now standing together and demanding their children no longer be abused, and have called the police to intervene where school staff clearly are derelict in their duties.
Mike Bruneel, the Principal of Sacred Heart School is expected to cooperate with the OPP Monday and start protecting our Community’s children. It is unclear at this point if Mr. Bruneel will be facing aiding and abetting charges regarding the assaults he has allegedly ignored or dismissed as trivial with his “boys will be boys” attitude.
Numerous parents on FaceBook are considering removing their children from the historically abusive “Catholic school environment” as things apparently haven’t changed over the last 100 years.
(WALKERTON, ON) – On December 7, 2023, at 11:22 p.m., members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. along Yonge Street north in Walkerton when a vehicle stopped. Officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol.
They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician for breath tests.
Richard BERBERICH, 30-years-old, from the Municipality of Brockton was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on January 17, 2024, to answer to the charges.
An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.
(GREY HIGHLANDS) – One person is custody facing criminal charges in connection with an attempt murder investigation at a home in Grey Highlands.
On December 7, 2023, at approximately 9:45 a.m., members of the Grey Bruce detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for assistance from a home on South Line B.
Upon arrival at the home, police found an unresponsive infant. Officers aided efforts to resuscitate the child. The 10-month-old victim was transported to hospital in London with life-threatening injuries. Members of Grey County Paramedic Services and the Chatsworth Fire Department assisted with the incident response.
Police have charged Nancy BRUBACHER, 30-years-old of Grey Highlands, with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:
Attempt Murder – section 239 (1)(b)
Aggravated Assault – section 268
The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
The Grey Bruce Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.
(ASHFIELD_COLBORNE_WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London resident with numerous offences following a single-vehicle collision north of Goderich on November 11th, 2023.
At approximately 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, November 11th, Huron County OPP officers and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch with a possible impaired driver on Bluewater Highway near Market Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. Police attended and searched for the involved driver, who had fled from the scene and hid from police in a wooded area. The driver was eventually located and arrested for impaired operation.
The accused was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment where they refused to provide breath samples to police. While in custody, the accused committed several other criminal offences.
Gregory TETREAU, 57 years-of-age from London has been charged with:
– Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,
– Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand,
– Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm – (three counts),
– Resist Peace Officer.
The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA), and the Cannabis Control Act (CCA). A total of 13 charges were laid against the accused.
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.
The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 11th at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
(ASHFIELD_COLBORNE_WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township resident with impaired driving offences following a single-vehicle collision north of Goderich on November 10th, 2023.
At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10th, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch with a possible impaired driver on Bluewater Highway near Nile Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. Police attended and located the driver, who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. Investigating officers discovered that the driver was also prohibited from driving a motor vehicle.
The accused was transported to the Huron OPP detachment where they provided further breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over two times the legal limit.
Leigh PARSONS, 46 years-of-age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Twp has been charged with:
– Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,
– Operation while Impaired – Over 80,
– Operation while Prohibited.
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.
The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Services Unit is investigating a collision involving a pedestrian in Kitchener.
On December 6, 2023, at approximately 5:20 p.m., emergency services responded to Manitou Drive near Courtland Avenue for reports of a collision involving a Chevrolet Equinox and a pedestrian.
Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services transported the pedestrian to an out-of-region hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Manitou Drive was closed for several hours for the investigation.
The investigation remains ongoing, and charges are anticipated.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or have dash camera footage is asked to call WRPS’ Traffic Services Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
(KINCARDINE, ON) – On November 28, 2023, at 5:44 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a home invasion along Princes Street south in Kincardine. Officers arrived to find that the homeowner had been injured and the involved person had already left.
As a result of the police investigation, the involved person was identified and taken into custody after a brief struggle with police.
Nathan MCNICHOL, 24-years-old, from the Municipality of West Perth was charged with:
Break and Enter
Assault with a Weapon – 2 counts
Flight from Peace Officer
Dangerous Driving
Assault Peace Officer – 2 counts
Theft under $5,000
Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 2 counts
The accused remains in custody pending the result of their next show cause hearing scheduled for December 8, 2023.
(HURON TWP, ON) – On November 30, 2023, at 11:45 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along Bruce County Road 7 in Huron Township.
Officers responded to find that the vehicle had left the roadway and come to rest in the ditch.
The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician for breath tests.
Jordan OSBORNE, 22-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:
Impaired Driving
Operate over 80 milligrams
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on February 14, 2024, to answer to the charges.
There were no injuries reported at the scene.
An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged two motorists with impaired driving in two days.
On December 4, 2023, at 12:44 a.m., a South Bruce OPP officer checked a vehicle along Third Street in Walkerton and found the driver had been drinking alcohol. Airk MACDONALD, 20-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams, Care of Control with Open Liquor and Unauthorized Licence Plates. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on January 10, 2024, to answer to the charges.
On December 3, 2023, at 7:47 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of a vehicle stopped on a front lawn along Bruce County Road 6 in Kinloss Township. Officers responded and found the driver had been drinking alcohol. Fernando DEMELO, 42-years-old, from the Municipality of Huron East was charged with Impaired Driving. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on February 7, 2024, to answer to the charge.
An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.
At last night’s council meeting Wingham Ward Representative Mitch Wright stood up for the Citizens on Bristol Terrace and finally spoke out about the safety hazard town staff create at the intersection of Josephine St. & Bristol Terrace.
One of Wingham’s greatest shames has been how Town Hall and staff disrespect those living on Bristol Terrace by refusing to clear the snow off both pedestrian paths on Hanna Bridge. This illegal activity has endangered the lives of every pedestrian that attempted to go downtown in the winter. This is a well known safety issue that past councils have refused to address. Even our disgraced former Reeve/Mayor bernie bailey could view the hazard from his window, and he steadfastly refused to make the illegal activity stop or clear the bridge.
(Wingham, Ontario – North Huron service area) The yellow tape is up, and camera(s) are pointed at the crime scene 24 hours a day. If this was North Korea the offender would be imprisoned, severely beaten, then released virtually brain dead. That’s what happened when a US student removed a poster in North Korea.
The OPP have admitted they are responsible for removing a council meeting notice from a pole in Wingham, just outside of Buck & Jo’s. This attack on Free Speech has triggered a way of discontent that seems to be escalating by the hour. Below is the response from the OPP regarding the theft/seizure of a council meeting notice outside of Buck & Jo’s in Wingham. Yellow tape cordons off a section their dining room for camera(s) to be trained on the the crime scene.
NOTE: As of 02Dec 7:45am the OPP have NOT returned the stolen/seized property. Below are the emails sent/received.
My name is Craig Soldan. I am the Media Relations and Community Safety Officer with the Huron OPP detachment. I have been asked to respond to your e-mail regarding the OPP removing a flyer that was posted in Wingham.
Just after 4:00 p.m. November 27th, the OPP received a complaint of mischief involving the flyers. An officer attended, viewed several of these flyers/posters titled “Wanted Dead or Alive” and carefully removed one of them to properly make a photocopy of it to be scanned into our records management system as part of the investigation. The officer has not destroyed the original document and has it here in Clinton at the OPP detachment. Huron OPP have determined there are no grounds to proceed with charges relating to this poster.
Does this address your concern(s)?
Sincerely,
Craig Soldan.
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Thank you for your response, but it raises some deep concerns and questions.
The stolen/seized council meeting notice needs to be returned ASAP, as it is regarding a time sensitive issue. It would be appropriate if it was a uniformed officer that reposted it. There is plenty of parking on Josephine St. and there is no need for the officer to park illegally again, or do a u-turn downtown. This would go a long way to repairing some of the damage the officer’s actions and inaction have caused. If the police insist they are above the law and are unaccountable, I am most confident the Public will react negatively.
While the OPP may view this as simply taking a piece of paper, I can assure you others view it as a horrendous attack on Free Speech and/or a Free Press. Both strongly protected Rights in our Canadian Bill of Rights and Charter of Rights. I believe all OPP swore an oath to defend and protect our Rights, and you literally get paid to do so.
Why wasn’t a photo taken instead of confiscating the council meeting notice?
If you needed a “hard copy” for your archives, why not take a photo and print it?
Why was it necessary for the officer to do a u-turn and park illegally in order to check out the council meeting notice? All evidence and witness testimony lean toward the officer over-reacting, something we don’t want armed officers doing.
What authority did the officer use to seize this council meeting notice, was there a court order or a warrant?
After the officer realized what they had done, why wasn’t the council meeting notice immediately returned?
Why did your officers not spot these notices this week during the foot patrols the OPP claim to be doing in Wingham?
Why is the notice logged into your system?
Do all notices/flyers need to be approved by the OPP censors in Clinton and logged into your system.
How are notices supposed to be submitted/approved by the OPP, email, snail mail, in person, etc.?
Is the officer not guilty of theft, or at least mischief? If a member of the public did something similar they could face up to 2 years imprisonment, and would be out thousands and thousands of dollars.
Looking forward to the immediate return of the illegally removed council meeting notice entitled “Resignations Wanted”. The council meeting is on Monday, so please return it with the same haste as it was removed. Apparently your response time to take down notices is only a few minutes, quite impressive…..sorry, I clearly meant oppressive.
(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a complaint of an assault that took place in Goderich on Tuesday November 7th.
On November 7th, 2023, at 3:15 p.m. Huron OPP officers received a report of an assault that had taken place at a business location on Kingston Street in the Town of Goderich at approximately 1:00 p.m. The victim received minor injury from the assault. The suspect was later located, arrested, and charged on November 8th.
Arthur BUDARICK, 34 years-of-age of no fixed address been charged with the following offence:
– Assault.
The accused was held for a bail court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich and was later released from custody with a later court date.
(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with Impaired Operation, drug possession offences, and a weapon offence after a complaint was reported to police on Saturday, November 4th.
Huron OPP officers were dispatched to a location on Gibbons Street in Goderich at 1:00 a.m. on November 4th. Witnesses observed a person believed to be under the influence seated in the driver’s seat of a vehicle and contacted OPP. Officers located the involved vehicle and spoke to the driver who displayed signs of impairment. Officers had reason to believe that the driver was impaired by drug, and they were subsequently arrested. During the arrest, a prohibited weapon and controlled substances were located on the accused.
The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment in Clinton for further tests by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (D.R.E.).
Jeffery KITCHEN, 47 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with the following offences:
– Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,
– Possession of a Controlled Substance – Cocaine,
– Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine,
– Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon.
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused’ driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.
The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 11th, 2023.
(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with Impaired driving offences following a complaint in Goderich on October 30th, 2023.
Just after 9:45 p.m. on Monday, October 30th, Huron County OPP officers responded to an incident on Courthouse Square in the Town of Goderich. Police attended and spoke to a witness who advised police that an individual had almost hit the witness’s vehicle and drove away. The investigating officers located a vehicle travelling on South Street matching the description provided, and conducted a traffic stop at a residence on Comox Street in Goderich. The driver was subsequently arrested for driving while prohibited. The officer further discovered that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving, and they were additionally arrested for impaired operation.
The accused then provided further breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Suitable breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over three times the legal limit.
Kalin GODDARD, 28 years of age from no fixed address has been charged with:
– Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,
– Operation while Impaired – Over 80,
– Operation while Prohibited.
The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.
The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
