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(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a serious two-vehicle intersection-related collision that took place yesterday at Morrison Line and Kippen Road.

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on December 14, 2022, Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services (EMS) and the Bluewater Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and a sport utility vehicle (SUV) on Morrison Line at Kippen Road.

Upon arrival, first responders located two heavily damaged vehicles at the intersection. The drivers and two passengers were treated by EMS with one passenger requiring a flight by Air Orange to London Health Sciences Centre because of a head injury.   

The investigation revealed that the driver of the SUV failed to stop for a stop sign at Kippen Road while they were driving southbound on Morrison Line. The eastbound pickup truck collided with the passenger-side of the SUV.

The at-fault 36-year-old male driver from London has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act.

If any witnesses to the collision have not yet come forward, please do so by contacting the Huron OPP detachment 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.

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – One person is facing numerous criminal charges after Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members responded to a reported stolen vehicle Monday afternoon in the County of Brant.

On Monday December 12, 2022, at approximately 4:18 p.m., Brant County OPP members responded to a reported stolen vehicle driving in the Paris area of Brant County. It was determined the vehicle was stolen from the City of London. The involved vehicle was located on Powerline Road where it struck a police cruiser before being brought to a stop. One officer was treated for minor injuries. One person was arrested and transported to the Brant OPP detachment for testing.

Police have charged Trevor Allen GOESSELL, 36-years-of-age from London with the following offences:

• Dangerous operation,
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
• Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code,
• Possession Break in Instruments,
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada,
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada,
• Driving While Under Suspension (four counts),
• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court and
• Theft of Motor Vehicle.

The accused has been remanded into custody following a court appearance on December 13, 2022.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person was charged after a collision in Perth East resulted in minor injuries.

On December 4, 2022, at approximately 6:34 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision between two vehicles on Perth Line 33 in the Township of Perth East.

The investigation indicated that a transport truck crossed over the center line and collided with a sedan. The transport truck did not stop after the collision. The driver from the sedan was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

As a result, Gary PFAFF, a 58-year-old resident of Perth East has been charged with:

–      Dangerous operation

–      Failure to stop after accident

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.

(MEAFORD, ON) – A driver is facing impaired driving charges following a motor vehicle collision in Meaford.

On December 9, 2022, at approximately 12:49 a.m., The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motor vehicle striking a hydro pole.

During the course of the investigation, a Grey Bruce OPP officer detected signs of impairment from the driver. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to a local OPP station for further testing.  

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Quinton ARMITAGE, 18 years-of-age from the Municipality of Meaford with the following offences:

·      Operation while impaired

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

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

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A stolen property investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) has culminated this week in a seizure of various stolen property, Cocaine, Fentanyl and Methamphetamine.

On Tuesday, December 06, 2022, members from the Huron-Perth OPP (CSCU), Huron County OPP Crime Unit, and West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence on William Street in Exeter. 

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police located and seized a large amount of stolen property including various tools, a tankless water heater, home furnace, generator, new home fixtures, antique coins, cash, and a replica handgun. Police also seized quantities of suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine.  

The combined estimated value of the seized stolen property is $13,500.

The combined estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is $5,100.

$625 in Canadian currency was also seized.  

Daniel CORMIER, 44 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x 3 Counts
• Break, Enter and Theft
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of Fentanyl
• Possession of Identity Documents

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Dawn BARKER, 35 years of age from South Huron has been charged with: 

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked 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), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a West Perth resident after a domestic disturbance occurrence.

On December 7, 2022, police began an investigation into a domestic incident in the Municipality of West Perth that. During the investigation, the victim revealed a historical assault. It was determined that one person involved had assaulted the other.

A 53-year-old resident of West Perth was arrested and charged with:

–      Assault – Spousal

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.

Victims of sexual assault/domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On December 11, 2022, at approximately 12:15 a.m., officers from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth.

When the officers arrived on scene, they observed the truck in a ditch. Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to a local hospital as a precaution.

Gregory NICHOLLS, 73-year-old of Brussels, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

–      Assault a Peace Officer While Carrying a Weapon

–      Resist Peace Officer

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On December 6, 2022, just before 5:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a collision on Road 164 in the Municipality of West Perth. One person was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

A 30-year-old resident of Blyth, has been charged with:

–      Careless Driving

The accused was issued a Provincial Notice for the offence.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. 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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – An individual has been charged with two criminal offences following a disturbance.

On December 6, 2022, the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a report of a disturbance in the Sauble Beach area in  the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Officers arrived on scene and an individual was placed under arrest.

As a result, Ashton MOLE, 28 years-of-age is charged with the following offences:

·      Assault with the intent to resist arrest

·      Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition

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

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with Impaired Operation, and Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a complaint received by police on December 7th in Bayfield. 

At approximately 4:30 p.m. Huron County OPP received information from a concerned citizen who observed a vehicle being driven by a female they believed had been drinking alcohol. Officers patrolled the area of the complaint and located the suspect vehicle and driver a short time later. The driver displayed signs of impairment and was placed under arrest and taken into custody. 

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were supplied to the Intoxilyzer Technician and both tests were found to be 3 times over the legal limit. 

Jennifer CAMPBELL, 66 years of age from Bluewater has been charged with Operation While Impaired, and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

The accused’ driver’s license was immediately suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 9th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.