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Branden NEEB Arrested Again – Arson, Assault, Theft, Drugs, Etc.

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – A Lucan resident is in custody following a series of incidents in Middlesex and Huron Counties last week.

Between December 12 and December 15, the accused was involved in a serious collision with a member of the public, rammed two police cruisers in an effort to flee custody and is alleged to have been involved in the theft of multiple vehicles throughout the counties of Huron and Middlesex.

On December 15, 2022, at approximately 4:58 p.m., members of Middlesex and Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and the Elgin-Middlesex and Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Units (CSCU), safely brought an individual into custody. 

Branden NEEB, 25-years-old, has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Assault A Peace Officer with a weapon (two counts)
  • Dangerous operation (two counts)
  • Failure to stop after accident (two counts)
  • Flight from peace officer (two counts)
  • Operation While Prohibited (two counts)
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle (six counts)
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
  • Arson – Damage to Property (two counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Operation while Impaired – Drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

The investigation is continuing.

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Jeremy WELSH Arrested Again – Theft, Break & Enter, Etc.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against a North Perth resident after he was found in possession of stolen property.

On December 16, 2022, just before 11:00 p.m., Perth OPP officers responded to an Ellen Street address in the Municipality of North Perth for a suspicious person. It was reported that a male was removing multiple items from a wagon.

During the investigation, officers were made aware that the male was also connected to a break and enter that took place at a James Street address just prior to this incident. Some of the items that were recovered belonged to the owners of the Break and Enter.

As a result, Jeremy WELSH, 24, a resident of North Perth was arrested and charged with:

–      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

–      Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

–      Theft Under $5000

–      Failure to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held pending a bail hearing.

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Joseph POTTER – Theft, Stolen Property

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Perth resident with possession of stolen property.

On December 16, 2022, just after 3:30 a.m., Perth OPP officers stopped a bicycle on Barber Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth.

The male was observed to be carrying a large box with LED lights, that were confirmed stolen from a business on Wallace Avenue North in Listowel.

As a result of the investigation, Joseph POTTER, 34, a resident of North Perth was charged with:

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

–      Theft Under $5000

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.  

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Eric WAGLER – Drunk Driving

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On December 16, 2022, just after 12:30 a.m., an officer from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Perth Road 135 in the Township of Perth East.

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.

Eric WAGLER, 39-year-old of Perth East, 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 charge.

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

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.p3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Fatal Hwy 21 Collision

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On December 19, 2022, at 1:07 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two-vehicle collision along Highway 21 in the Municipality of Kincardine.

Officers responded to the scene with members of Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services Department and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find 2 vehicles involved in the crash.

One person was pronounced deceased at the scene. Their identity is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

The South Bruce OPP is continuing to investigate the collision along with members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team and the Coroner’s office.

Highway 21 was closed between Bruce County Road 15 and Concession 2, Kincardine for the protection of emergency responders. It has since re-opened for traffic. 

The investigation is in its early stages

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School Bus Collision Closes Road

(LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) – On December 20, 2022, at 7:14 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and the Lucan Biddulph Fire department were dispatched to Elginfield Road, Lucan Biddulph, for the report of a collision involving a school bus and 2 passenger vehicles.

As a result of the collision, an occupant in each of the passenger vehicles was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

At the time of the collision, two students were on board the school bus. The students were assessed at scene by paramedics. One student was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Elginfield Road has been closed between Adelaide Street North and highway 23 for the investigation and is expected to remain closed for the next hour. 

The investigation is continuing.

If you have information to assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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Randi SHARPIN Arrested Again – Break & Enter, Theft, etc.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On December 15, 2022, at approximately 9:46 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a break and enter at a McKenzie Street East, North Perth address.

It was reported that an unknown person entered the garage of a local residence and left with a bicycle and a leaf blower. After reviewing surveillance, officers were able to locate the accused.  

As a result of the investigation, Randi SHARPIN, a 27-year-old resident of Howick Township has been arrested and charged with:

–      Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

–      Theft Under $5000

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

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.  

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

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Michael SOONTIENS – Assault, Mischief

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On December 14, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an occurrence that took place at an Ellen Street address in the Municipality of North Perth. The victim suffered minor injuries.

As a result, Michael SOONTIENS, 43-year-old of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Assault

–      Mischief Under $5,000 (2 counts)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

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Adam JUDGES – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – A driver has been charged with impaired related offences after attempting to avoid a ride program.

On December 17, 2022, at approximately 9:32 p.m., The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Elm Street in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Officers observed a motor vehicle approach the RIDE program, before stopping in the live lane of traffic, and pulling into a nearby driveway. Officers made contact with the lone driver who was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest.

As a result, the Grey Bruce OPP have charged Adam JUDGES, 38 years-of-age from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired

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

·        Novice driver B.A.C above zero

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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Middlesex OPP Weekend Report

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were busy doing their part to keep our communities safe. 

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) – Historical charges laid in domestic occurrence

On December 17, 2022, at 1:51 p.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to an address in Middlesex County for the report of an after-the-fact domestic related occurrence.

As a result, a Middlesex County resident has been charged under the Criminal Code with two counts of Sexual Assault and one count of Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to speak to the charges.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Middlesex-London.

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Two youth charged with Assault

On December 17, 2022, at 3:31 a.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to a residence at 252 Delaware Street in Parkhill for the report of an assault.

As a result, two individuals, a 16-year-old and 14-year-old were each charged with one count of assault under the Criminal Code.

There were no injuries reported.

The accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to speak to the charges.

The identity of the two youth is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

(STRATHROY-CARADOC, ON) – Traffic stop results in Impaired charge

On December 17, 2022, at 3:49 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol, was following a possible impaired driver on Glendon Drive in Strathroy-Caradoc.

A traffic stop was initiated.

An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Imran SAID, a 27-year-old of North York, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges at a later date.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

(STRATHROY-CARADOC, ON) – Single vehicle collision leads to Impaired charge

On December 16, 2022, at 5:38 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to the westbound lanes of Highway 402 at Hickory Drive, Strathroy-Caradoc, for the report of a single vehicle collision.

As a result, Jillian LASSALINE, a 35-year-old of Niagara Falls, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Liquor Licence Control Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges at a later date.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Vehicle theft in Southwest Middlesex

On December 16, 2022, at 11:07 a.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to a residence on Switzer Drive, Southwest Middlesex, for the report of a theft of vehicle complaint.

Investigation revealed unknown individual(s) entered the property sometime during the overnight hours and proceeded to steal a 2003, white GMC Sierra pickup truck.

The investigation is continuing.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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MORAN – Drunk Driving

(WATFORD, ON) – On December 18, 2022, at 12:15 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were initiating a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Nauvoo Road when they noticed a vehicle being driven erratically.  

Upon speaking with a driver, it became apparent they had consumed an alcoholic beverage and were displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Lambton OPP detachment where they provided two samples over the legal limit.

Garrett MORAN, 31-years-old of Brooke-Alvinston, has been charged with the following:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

A reminder that the OPP Festive RIDE season is ongoing through to the beginning of January. Lambton County OPP has laid 11 impaired charges so far this holiday season while conducting Festive RIDE programs throughout the county.

If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

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Council Appoints Themselves As Controversial SS Division

At 6:55pm, 19Dec2022 NH council made their Social/Property Standards Committee official, granting themselves “notwithstanding” powers until 2026. It took only 16 seconds total for the 3 readings of the “law” and to pass it. The 3 readings rule was meant to stop the government from ramming laws through with zero public input or scrutiny. Traditionally there would be a minimum of 3 meetings, one reading at each meeting, allowing the public to be informed and to question any overreach attempt. A very critical safeguard in a democracy which has been obliterated by council.

Council and staff now have the power to override the Bill of Rights and our Charter Rights in their opinion. All privacy and property rights are null and void in the eyes of council and the Social Standards (SS) enforcement officers which may demand access to your home with the ability to seize property deemed unsuitable for the community.

Information below is from their agenda package.

DISCUSSION: 

The Committee is independent and autonomous from Council and Municipal Administration. The Committee must satisfy legal requirements concerning notice, public hearings, calling of witnesses, notices of decisions and recording of proceedings. The Committee’s decisions may be appealed to the Superior Court of Justice. 

As the Property Standards Committee is required to be independent and autonomous from Council, many municipalities have appointed citizen/public members to the Property Standards Committee. Knowing this, staff have researched various Property Standards Committee compositions across the Province of Ontario and have prepared the following six options for Council’s consideration: 

Option 1: A Property Standards Committee comprised of all seven (7) Council Members, each having an equal vote. 

Option 2: A Property Standards Committee comprised of three (3) Council Members, each having an equal vote. 

Option 3: A Property Standards Committee comprised of four (4) residents of the Township of North Huron and one (1) Council Member, each having an equal vote. 

Option 4: A Property Standards Committee comprised of two (2) residents of the Township of North Huron and one (1) Council Member, each having an equal vote. 

Option 5: A Property Standards Committee comprised of five (5) residents of the Township of North Huron, each having an equal vote. Option 6: A Property Standards Committee comprised of three (3) residents of the Township of North Huron, each having an equal vote. 

7.1.9 CL-2022-21 Composition of Property Standards Committee M409/22 

SECONDED BY: R. McBurney 

THAT the Council of the Township of North Huron hereby receives the report of the Clerk, dated December 5, 2022, regarding the Composition of the Property Standards Committee, for information purposes; AND FURTHER, THAT Council directs staff to proceed with Option 1 for the composition of the Property Standards Committee for the 2022-2026 term of Council; AND FURTHER, THAT Council directs the Clerk to prepare a by-law for a future Regular Council meeting to appoint the Property Standards Committee for the Township of North Huron.


10.5 By-law No. 116-2022 – Appointment of Property Standards Committee 153 THAT By-law No. 116-2022; being a By-law to constitute and appoint a Property Standards Committee for the 2022-2026 term of Council; be introduced, read a first, second, third and final time, be signed by the Reeve and Clerk, and be engrossed in the By-law book.

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Pervert Alert – Matthew KENNEDY – Child Porn

(Exeter, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, Digital Forensics Unit and Huron County Detachment have arrested and charged an Exeter resident following an online child sexual exploitation investigation.

On November 22, 2022, police executed a search warrant at a home in Exeter and seized several electronic devices. As a result of this investigation, on December 14, 2022, Matthew KENNEDY, 36-years-old, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Possession of Child Pornography, as per section 163.1(4); and,
  • Making Available Child Pornography, as per section 163.1(3).

The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing with a scheduled court appearance early next year.

Children are our most valuable and precious members of society. Many victims of child sexual abuse are so young that they cannot tell their story. Every time an image or video depicting that abuse is shared, that child is re-victimized. 

Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children by speaking about internet safety. The “Child Sexual Abuse – It Is Your Business” brochure is valuable resource and available at protectchildren.ca. Additional resources can be found at cybertip.ca.

Police are asking anyone who may have information regarding this investigation or any incidences of internet child exploitation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report at cybertip.ca. If wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Fatal Collision Update – Name Of Deceased Released

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – On December 16, 2022 at 10:50 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted regarding a single-vehicle collision on Petrolia line.

Officers attended along with Lambton Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and St. Clair Township Fire Department. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. Petrolia Line was closed between Tecumseh Road and Kimball Road for the investigation but has since reopened.

The deceased individual has been identified as Ethan MINIOU, 20-years-old of Sarnia.

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North Huron Council Blocks Public From Oversight Committee #HoldTheLine #StopTheSS

On 19Dec2022 North Huron will be setting up a Social/Property Standards committee that is required to be “independent and autonomous from Council and Municipal Administration”. 

Property/Social Standards enforcement are commonly referred to as Social Standards when enforced on private land. They claim to have powers greater than the police or a judge and can trespass and confiscate property on a whim, starting to mimic another organization in history with the same SS abbreviation.

This committee is an extremely important safeguard to make sure the council does overreach and abuse their power. Since this is Wingham, council will be appointing themselves as their own oversight committee, assuring their overreach can never be questioned or stopped. Bylaw enforcement/SS simply claims they are just following orders when questioned.

Council knows that if they allowed a member of the Public to sit on this Public Committee their power could be obliterated within 4 questions. This is why North Huron has banned questions and strictly restricts the Public’s participation.

Next council meeting is 19Dec2022. Have your say before it’s too late.