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(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of a 2021 Polaris Sportsman All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) from a rural residence located on Dungannon Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township.

On March 11, 2023, Huron OPP officers received a report that the machine was stolen sometime overnight on March 10/11 from the driveway of a private property. The keys were not with the ATV.

The ATV is grey and orange in colour and is a Highlifter 1000 cc XP model with vehicle identification number (VIN) #4XASXM95XMB779547. It has two light bars and a sound system on the front that make it unique. No licence plate was attached at the time of the theft.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of two snowmobiles and a snowmobile trailer from a parking lot in Goderich.

On Sunday March 12, 2023, Huron OPP officers received a report that the snowmobiles and trailer were stolen sometime between 8:00 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. while the owner was grocery shopping at a business on Huron Road in Goderich. The trailer and snowmobiles were connected to the owner’s vehicle in the main parking lot area on the south side of the grocery store. The suspect(s) removed a lock that was affixed to the trailer, then stole the trailer and two machines. The snowmobiles and trailer are described as follows:

1. White 2012 Ski doo 600 bearing Ontario licence plate #8AD969, VIN: 2BPSDDCA6CV000496

1. White 2012 Ski doo 600 bearing Ontario licence plate #8AD970, VIN: 2BPSDDCAXCV000498

1. Silver 1996 Hyland 8×8 open snowmobile trailer bearing Ontario licence plate #X2633L, VIN: 2H9SS1111SB059200

The Huron OPP is seeking the public’s help in identifying the culprit(s) involved in this incident. Any witnesses to the theft are encouraged to contact police.

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

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at P3tips where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On March 10, 2023, at approximately 12:09 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a report of two suspicious people on a residential property in the Township of Perth East.

Police arrived on scene and located a male and female in a cabin on the property.

As a result of the investigation, Aaron BROSE, a 31-year-old resident of East Zorra-Tavistock Township has been arrested and charged with:

–      Unlawfully in a Dwelling House

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

–      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

Chantelle DUCHESNE, a 28-year-old resident of Stratford has been arrested and charged with:

–      Unlawfully in a Dwelling House

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Other Drugs

The accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On March 9, 2023, at approximately 1:42 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police officer was on general patrol when they observed two front doors wide open to a residence on Argyle North Avenue that is supposed to be vacant.

When officers entered, they observed a male in the residence.

As a result of the investigation, Noah LINDSAY, a 29-year-old resident of no fixed address has been arrested and charged with:

–      Unlawfully in a Dwelling House

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged for theft after stealing a package from a residence.

On February 6, 2023, at approximately 12:23 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft in progress. A witness observed an unknown male remove a package from a porch of a residence located on Elizabeth Street East in the Municipality of North Perth.

Officers reviewed surveillance footage.

As a result, on March 9, 2023, Shawn PINKNEY, a 35-year-old from North Perth has been arrested and charged with:

–      Theft under $5,000

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

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police investigated a break and enter at a Holmes Street, West Perth address.

On January 23, at approximately 12:35 p.m., police responded to a Holmes Street address for a Break and Enter. The owner observed a new lock on the storage unit once it was removed and opened, the owner noticed several items were missing.  

Sometime between January 20, 2023, at approximately 8:00 a.m. and January 23, 2023, at approximately 12:35 p.m., unknown(s) entered a storage unit and stole a bunch of items.

The male suspect was observed on surveillance.

As a result, William BIDDLE, 46, of St. Mary’s was charged with:

–      Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence (two counts)

–      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Parkhill-area resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a failed roadside test on March 5th at approximately 12:28 a.m. on Gidley Street East in Exeter. 

Huron County OPP officers were patrolling in Exeter when they observed a pickup truck driver fail to stop for a stop sign. Police pulled the vehicle over and spoke with the driver which led to the investigating officer conducting a roadside screening device test on the driver. The roadside breath test resulted in a failure and the driver was placed under arrest and taken into custody. 

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further breath tests. Two samples of breath were supplied to the Intoxilyzer Technician and both tests were found to be over the legal limit. 

Lucas VAN MASSENHOVEN, 18 years of age from the Parkhill area has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

The accused was additionally charged with two offences under the Highway Traffic Act.

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 has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 17th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a failed roadside test on March 4th at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Erie Street South in Clinton. 

Huron County OPP officers were patrolling in Clinton when they observed a pickup truck driver fail to stop for a stop sign, and fail to signal for a turn. Police pulled the vehicle over and spoke with the driver which led to the investigating officer conducting a roadside screening device test on the driver. The roadside breath test resulted in a failure and the driver was placed under arrest and taken into custody. 

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further breath tests. Two samples of breath were supplied to the Intoxilyzer Technician and both tests were found to be over the legal limit. 

James BOUGHEN, 77 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

The accused was additionally charged with an offence under the Highway Traffic Act.

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 has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 8th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a failed roadside test on March 4th at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Airport Line northwest of Exeter. 

Huron County OPP officers were patrolling in Bluewater when they observed a pickup truck being driven on the roadway without taillights activated in dark conditions. Police conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver which led to the investigating officer conducting a roadside screening device test on the driver. The roadside breath test resulted in a failure and the driver was placed under arrest and taken into custody. 

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further breath tests. Two samples of breath were supplied to the Intoxilyzer Technician and both tests were found to be over the legal limit. 

Geoffrey RALPH, 55 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

The accused was additionally charged with offences under the Liquor Licence Control Act and Highway Traffic Act.

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 has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 17th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On March 4, 2023, just before 9:00 a.m., an officer from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Line 55 in the Municipality of North Perth.  

Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment. A roadside screening device was administered, the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to a local operations center for further testing.

Keith KUEPFER, 44-year-old of Monkton, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date 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) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Stratford resident with Impaired Driving.

On March 2, 2023, just before 10:30 p.m., Perth OPP stopped a vehicle for speeding on Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth.

During the investigation, the officer noted that the driver had been drinking alcohol. A roadside screening device was administered. The driver was arrested and transported to a local operations center for further testing.

Emily WASSING, 29, of Stratford, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated an attempted theft that took place in Goderich on February 25, 2023, at a business on Huron Road. 

On Saturday, February 25, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Huron County OPP was contacted by a store manager who called to report an attempted theft of approximately $4,000 worth of goods that had just taken place. One male suspect had reportedly removed numerous items from the store and attempted to leave without paying, only to be confronted by an observant citizen. The would-be-thief fled without the items and drove through the parking lot, then westbound onto Huron Road towards Goderich. 

OPP officers patrolled for the suspect vehicle which was located by an officer north of Goderich. The suspect vehicle was followed at a safe distance until other officers were able to get into position to deploy a tire deflation device. Officers successfully deployed the device just west of Blyth. The suspect vehicle continued for a short distance until the tires deflated, at which point, they fled on foot.

Police converged to the area of North Huron (Blyth) and deployed the OPP K-9 unit, as well as members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT).

A local resident advised police of a suspicious person that had been in the area, and soon after, the OPP K-9 unit located the involved suspect just East of Blyth. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment for processing and held for a bail hearing.

Timothy COYNE, 47 years-of-age from Waterloo has been charged with the following offences:

–      Theft Under $5,000 – Shoplifting,

–      Flight From Peace Officer,

–      Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000,

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act for Driving while Under Suspension, Fail to Stop for Stop Sign, Drive Motor Vehicle – No Plates, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On March 2, 2023, just before 9:30 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police observed two people working under a pickup truck on an abandoned farm property located on Line 34 in the Municipality of West Perth. A second pickup truck was also observed on the property.

As a result, police charged 43-year-old, Robert ROWBOTHAM and 38-year-old, Donald TIFFANY, both from Huron East with the following offences:

–      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)

–      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

Robert ROWBOTHAN was also charged with:

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Donald TIFFANY was also charged with:

–      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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