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36 Year Old Driver With Leg Out Window Arrested

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh resident with Impaired Operation after concerned citizens witnessed unusual driving behaviour on February 20th. 

Huron OPP officers responded to complaints from witnesses in Goderich who had observed a driver operating a motor vehicle with their left leg out of the driver’s window in the Town of Goderich at approximately 9:30 a.m. Officers patrolled the area and located the involved vehicle and driver in a parking lot. In speaking with the driver, officers had reason to believe that they were impaired by drug and were subsequently arrested. A suspected cannabis device was found on the driver during a search.

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further tests conducted by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).  

Kyle HUTT, 36 years-of-age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township has been charged with the following offence:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days and the accused’ driver’s licence was seized for 90 days.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 27th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer Wanted For Questioning – $30 Million In Real Estate Gone

A special council meeting will be held at 6pm tonight (21Feb2023) at Wingham Town. Reeve Paul Heffer is expected to answer questions after a rash of backroom real estate deals for 1% of market value. These alleged criminal acts triggered a 20% increase in taxes, cancellation of most services and virtually bankrupted Wingham.  

All those that want to attend and/or ask questions should show up early.

Date: 21Feb2023
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Wingham Town Hall

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Council To Sell 103 Building Lots For Estimated $456/each – $47,000 Total

North Huron council has sold off 103 building lots (18 acres) with an estimated market value of $10-$20 million. The secret sale price is estimated at $47,000, based on council’s previous backroom deals. That would work out to $456/building lot.

North Huron’s recent sale of 77 acres for $200,000 ($2,597/acre) was during the peak of the real estate bubble, and was in a much more desirable location. Council is expected to have gotten less than the $2,500/acre as in their previous backroom deal, which was during the absolute height of the real estate market.

The next council meeting is 6pm, Tuesday 21 Feb at Wingham Town Hall

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Only Two Residents In Favor Of Keeping Wingham Pool Open – Blyth Closures To Help Fund Wingham Homecoming #MMMMmmmBeer

The agenda package has been released for Tuesday’s council meeting. In the agenda package only one person mentioned they were opposed to closing the Wingham Complex & Pool. At a previous meeting one other person spoke up, bringing the total to 2 out of 5,000 that want to keep wasting taxpayer money. 

The closing of the facilities in Blyth are being credited for saving Wingham Homecoming. While virtually no one cared about the closing of the pool, arenas, section of Community trail, loss of trailer park and airport and historic Armories, millions of real estate stolen, 20% raise for council and a 20% raise in taxes, the shutting down of the beer tent was too just too far. 

Council has now seen the light and is prepared to cancel all services if necessary to make sure Homecoming 2024 happens, especially Blyth which has taken far more than their fair share from the Wingham Taxpayers. NOTE: The beer tent is Homecoming’s only event anyone thinks of attending. Getting drunk down by the river is what homecoming is, and that will never change. An important part of our heritage that we must preserve at all costs.

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Council To Ram Through Another Backroom Real Estate Deal – Questions Prohibited At Council Meeting

North Huron is selling off more land in a backroom deal that was struck on 17Feb. The land was not advertised for sale, listed on MLS, and the Public was not informed. Press & Public Gallery questions are not “allowed” at council meetings, enforced by threat of arrest.

Dozens of Wingham families are losing their homes and life savings due to the extremely high tax rate and pending increase. People simply can’t afford $800-$1,000/month just in property taxes alone. The pending 20% increase is due to council giving away millions of dollars of real estate for pennies on the dollar, and over spending on buddy projects. 

The pending increase has caused property values to plunge in Wingham faster than anywhere else in Canada. Wingham taxpayers have lost tens of millions in equity in their homes due to the gross mismanagement and alleged criminal activity of councillors.

Next council meeting is at 6pm, Tuesday 21Feb @ Wingham Town Hall.

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Town Hall Holds “No Public Notice” Backroom Real Estate Meeting/Scam Session

It seems NH council is pulling another real estate scam to further victimize Wingham taxpayers. North Huron council is holding an “emergency” meeting 17Feb at 9am, which is closed to the public.

NOTE: This is after council repeatedly refuses to release the appraisal on the airport lands which sold for pennies on the dollar. This appraisal/“smoking gun” would prove beyond any shadow of a doubt that council did not act in good faith, the taxpayers were robbed of millions of dollars, and proof of a criminal act.

From their agenda:

“A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board/A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board”

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Wellington OPP Weekly Report

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to consolidate and streamline our notable traffic offences and publish a single weekly release.

On February 9, 2023, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 6 at Marden Road, Guelph/Eramosa. It was reported that four vehicles had been involved and that one person suffered injuries. One person was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. As a result of the investigation, a 23-year-old driver from Guelph, has been charged with Careless Driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

On February 9, 2023, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a reported two vehicle collision on Smith Street, Arthur. As a result of the investigation, a 59-year-old driver form Wellington North, was charged with Driving while Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on May 17, 2023.

On February 9, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded a reported multi-vehicle collision on Highway 6 South, Puslinch. It was reported that three vehicles were involved, and one person suffered minor injuries. As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old driver from Burlington was charged with Careless Driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on April 5, 2023.

On February 10, 2023, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a reported multi-vehicle collision on Brock Road South, Puslinch. It was reported that two vehicles were involved, and one person had suffered injuries. As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old driver from Guelph, was charged with Careless Driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

On February 12, 2023, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 7, Pilkington. At approximately 10:15 a.m., a black sedan was observed travelling well above the posted 60km/hr speed limit. As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old driver of Guelph, has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on May 17, 2023.

On February 12, 2023, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP stopped the driver of a blue sedan on Tower Street South, Fergus. As a result of the investigation, a 44-yea-old driver from Conn, was charged with Operate Motor Vehicle without Insurance, contrary to the Compulsorily Automobile Insurance Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on May 17, 2023.

On February 13, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a driver of a vehicle that was acting erratically on McLean Road, Puslinch. As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old from Brampton has been charged with Driving while under Suspension, Drive Commercial Vehicle without Required Inspection, Fail to Accurately Complete Daily Inspection Report and Fail to Surrender Completed Daily Inspection Report. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court on May 17, 2023. A business out of Port Elgin was also issued provincial offence notices for Fail to Ensure Daily Inspection is Conducted Properly and Permit Unlicensed Person to Drive commercial Motor Vehicle.     

On February 14, 2023, at approximately 8:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP stopped the driver of a white sedan on the Hanlon Expressway Guelph. As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old driver from Guelph, was charged with Driving while Under Suspension and Drive Motor Vehicle, No Permit, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. Further, the driver was also charged with Operate Motor Vehicle without Insurance contrary to the Compulsorily Automobile Insurance Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on May 17, 2023.

On February 15, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m., an officer with the Wellington County OPP observed a black pickup truck traveling at approximately 129 km/hr in a posted 60 km/hr zone along Speedvale Ave. West. As a result of the investigation, a 61-year-old of Kitchener has been charged with Stunt Driving and is scheduled to appear in the provincial offences court on May 17, 2023. 

Anyone charged with Operation while Impaired- 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) or Failing to Comply with Demand receives a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment as per statute.

Anyone charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.

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Police Lay Drug Charges after Driver Attempts to Flee Traffic Stop in Kitchener

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have laid drug charges after a driver attempted to flee a traffic stop in Kitchener.

On February 15, 2023, at approximately 7:15 p.m., an officer on proactive patrol conducted a traffic stop of a suspected impaired driver in the area of Charles Street East and Queen Street.  

When the driver was informed he was under arrest for impaired operation, he attempted to flee on foot, and after a brief foot pursuit, was taken into custody by officers.

Police seized suspected cocaine and Canadian currency as part of the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, the driver, a 35-year-old Kitchener male, was charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired  
  • Escape and being at large without excuse
  • Operation while prohibited
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking
  • Disobey sign
  • Fail to surrender permit
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Fail to have insurance card

The male was held in police custody for a bail hearing.

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Residents In Favor Of Closing All Rec Facilities In Blyth, Belgrave & Wingham

Not a single complaint was received by council regarding closing of the facilities in Wingham & Belgrave, according to the agenda package. Up to 4 unique complaints were received for the Blyth Arena. Usership has drastically dropped at all facilities, and continues to do so.

The closing of all facilities is hoped to limit the tax increase to around 20%, enough to fund council’s raise and town staff bonuses/raises. These closures are also required to help pay for new lucrative buddy contracts such as $2,500 per lawn cut for the cemeteries, $75,000/year.

These drastic steps are needed after millions of dollars worth of real estate was stolen from the Wingham taxpayers, and wasting of millions of taxpayer dollars on pointless projects that only benefit council’s cronies.

Next council meeting is 21Feb. Council has previously threatened anyone that asks a question with arrest.

To contact all of council email [email protected] to have your opinion and input officially be ignored.

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99.2% In Favor Of Closing Blyth Community Centre – Public Input Now Closed

North Huron council is considering closing the Blyth Community Center, especially after less than 1% of the Public expressed any level of concern to council. Of the 5,000 residents of North Huron, only about 40 are in favor of continuing wasting taxpayer money on Blyth while our infrastructure needs attention.

Council quickly dismissed the 40 alleged complaints, as their authenticity was clearly in question. Most of the complaints followed the exact same format, and contained a couple other tell-tale signs that one person may have sent them all. This also explains why not one of the alleged complainants attended and spoke up at the last council meeting. 

The next council meeting is 21Feb2023, 6pm at Wingham Town Hall. Questions are not permitted on any topic, and only “new positive comments” will be allowed.

To contact all of council email [email protected]

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Thomas GROSHAW Arrested For Drunk Driving

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On February 11, 2023, at approximately 12:19 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on general patrol was travelling on Wellington Avenue South, in the Municipality of North Perth, when they conducted a traffic stop.

During the investigation, the driver admitted to alcohol consumption. A roadside screening device was administered, the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to a local operations center for further testing.

Thomas GROSHAW, 53, of North Perth 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 has been released and 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.

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Michael COWAN Arrested & Facing Impaired Charge Following Collision

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron – Kinloss Township resident with Impaired driving offences following a collision on February 12th at approximately 1:45 p.m. 

Huron County OPP were called to the scene of a two-vehicle collision on February 12th, 2023, just before 2:00 p.m. on Bruce Road 86, just East of Lucknow. Upon arrival, emergency services discovered that a vehicle had been impacted from behind while slowing for another vehicle making a turn.

Police spoke to the suspected at-fault driver and determined that they had been consuming alcohol prior to driving. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and taken into custody. The driver provided breath samples to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Michael COWAN, 61 years of age from Huron – Kinloss Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80

The accused was additionally charged with Careless Driving 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 March 27th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Impaired Driver Runs Stop Sign – Dustin BOWLBY

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired related offences.

On February 13, 2023, at 12:16 A.M., A Grey Bruce OPP officer conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle in relation to a Highway Traffic Act offence.

While speaking with the driver, the officer detected signs of impairment and the driver was placed under arrest. The driver was then transported to a local OPP detachment for further testing.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Dustin BOWLBY, 21 years-of-age, from South Bruce Peninsula with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

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

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Kaitlyn FEAR Arrested For Theft & Methamphetamine

(NORTH PERTH, ON) -Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one person after the accused was observed stealing a package from a residence.

On February 10, 2023, officers responded to a Havelock Avenue south, North Perth address for a report of a suspect who stole a package from a residence.

As a result, Kaitlyn FEAR, 23, from North Perth has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5000

–      Possession Break In Instruments

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

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.

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

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Snowmobiler Arrested For Impaired Operation

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Strathroy-Caradoc Township resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a failed breath test on February 4th on an O.F.S.C. snowmobile trail. 

Huron County OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. check for snowmobile operators on Bell’s Line and MacDonald Road in the Municipality of Bluewater. Several snowmobiles entered the R.I.D.E. check at approximately 7:00 p.m. In speaking with one of the operators, officers believed that the operator had consumed alcohol prior to driving, which led to a roadside screening device test on the individual. The breath test resulted in a failure and the operator 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. 

Michael LEWIS, 32 years-of-age from Strathroy-Caradoc Township has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

Further investigation revealed that the snow machine being operated by the accused was not insured at the time of the stop. An additional charge was laid under the Motorized Snow Vehicle Act (MSVA).

The involved snow machine 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 March 6th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.