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(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On May 4, 2023, at approximately 8:47 p.m., a member of the Perth County OPP stopped a vehicle on Union Street East in the Municipality of North Perth without taillights.

Upon speaking with the driver, the officer had reason to believe the driver was impaired by a drug. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to a local detachment where a Drug Recognition Evaluation (DRE) was administered.

As a result of the investigation, Louis POIRIER, 50-year-old of Listowel, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      No brake lights

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 26, 2023, to answer to the charges.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On May 5, 2023, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) started an investigation of an assault that took place at a Line 87 address in the Municipality of North Perth.

During the investigation, it was determined that two people entered into an argument.  One person assaulted the other. The victim sustained minor injuries.

As a result, Louis POIRIER, a 50-year-old resident of Listowel, has been arrested and charged with:

–      Assault

The accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 23, 2023, to answer to the charge.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Four youths have been arrested and charged with Mischief in the Municipality of West Perth.  

On May 8, 2023, at approximately 4:12 p.m., Perth County OPP responded to a report of a Mischief at a Wellington Road address in Mitchell. It was determined that multiple youths spray painted a shed.

As a result of the investigation, three 14-year-olds and one 15-year-old, all from West Perth, have been arrested and charged with the following offence:

–       Mischief Under $5,000

All are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge.

The identify of all accused is protected under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person was charged after stealing a wallet and air pods from a vehicle.  

On April 29, 2023, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported theft from a vehicle located on Wallace Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth.

The accused was identified through surveillance. The air pods were tracked to the accused’s residence.

As a result, Catherine CORR, 34-year-old from North Huron was arrested and charged with:

–      Use of Credit Card

–      Failure to comply with undertaking

–      Theft Under $5000

–      Theft Under $5000 from a Motor Vehicle

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on May 29, 2023 to answer to the charges.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On May 3, 2023, the Perth County Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a Derry Street East residence in Listowel in the Municipality of North Perth.  

During the search warrant, police seized a quantity of suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine and Hydromorphone with an approximate value of $7690, Canadian currency of an approximate value of $215, weapons and property seized of an approximate value of $2750.

Nathan DINGMAN, 33-year-old of North Perth was charged with:

–      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Opioid (other than heroin)

–      Fail to comply with Probation Order

–      Poss of a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

–      Poss of a Schedule I substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

–      Poss of a Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (three counts)

–      Carrying concealed weapon

–      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (two counts)

–      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

Holly LEONARD, 31-year-old of North Perth was charged with:

–      Poss of a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

–      Obstruct Peace Officer

–      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Opioid (other than heroin)

–      Failure to comply with release order- other than to attend court (two counts)

–      Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

 Both accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – On May 4, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a person being held against their will at a residence on George Street, Arthur.

Officers attended the area and were able to locate the victim who was uninjured. 

As a result of the investigation, Brandon Douglas LONDON, 30-years-old of Arthur has been charged with Forcible Confinement and with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl. The accused has been held pending a bail hearing. 

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a threats occurrence in the Municipality of Central Huron, (Clinton) on May 3rd which led to an arrest on May 4th.

On Thursday May 4th, 2023, at approximately 9:27 a.m. Huron OPP officers received information from elementary school staff in the Municipality of Central Huron that a student had been threatened on the evening of May 3rd. The threat made by the suspect included attending the school and harming the victim in this incident and their friends. Huron OPP officers immediately met with school staff and officials to ensure the safety of the staff and students while the investigation was conducted.

As a result of the investigation, Daunte JOHNSON, 19 years of age from Central Huron was located, arrested, and charged with:

–      Criminal Harassment – Threatening Conduct

The Huron OPP is advising the public that at this time, there are no further concerns for the safety of the school staff or students.

The accused is currently being held in custody pending a bail hearing on May 5^th.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a Break and Enter, and Assault occurrence in Central Huron, (Clinton) on May 3rd which led to a K-9 search of the area.

On Wednesday May 3rd, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m. Huron OPP officers received a report of an assault on Dinsley Terrace in Clinton. Police responded and met with the victim who advised that an unknown male had entered their home and demanded the keys to their vehicle. The victim refused and was assaulted by the suspect. The suspect then fled with an axe and handheld torch. The suspect was last seen on foot Southbound towards a wooded area. Officers checked the immediate area and set up a perimeter to contain the suspect. OPP K-9 and Emergency Response Team (ERT) members attended and conducted a track for the suspect which yielded negative results.

The suspect is described as:

–      White male, approximately 5’9″ tall, dark hair, slim build

–      Wearing blue jeans, a black jacket with a “John Deere” logo, and a red baseball cap.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with Refusal – Fail to Comply with Demand following a collision on April 26th at approximately 11:10 p.m. 

Huron County OPP, Central Huron Fire Department, Huron County Paramedic Services, and Union Gas Technicians were called to the scene of a collision on April 26th, 2023. Upon arrival, emergency services discovered that an SUV had collided with a gas meter close to a residence on Stone School Line in Central Huron, causing considerable damage to the gas meter.

Police spoke to the driver and determined that they were under the influence of alcohol while driving. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and taken into custody. The accused later refused to comply with the breath demand.

Sheri PEET, 45 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Refusal – Fail to Comply with Demand  

The accused’ driver’s licence was seized for a period of 90 days.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 19th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.