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(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Perth resident with Impaired Driving.

On October 27, 2022, just before 11:00 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.

Daniel MCKILLOP, 30, of Warwick Township, has been charged with:

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

–      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (2 counts)

–      Failure to comply with undertaking

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 held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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.

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

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On October 26, 2022, just before 4:00 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped and investigated a motor vehicle that was showing odd driving behavior on Argyle Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth.

Upon speaking with the driver, the officer had reason to believe the driver was impaired by a drug. The driver conducted a Standard Field Sobriety Test and was subsequently arrested and transported to a local operations centre for a Drug Recognition Evaluation.   

As a result, Brian SCHAFFTER, 37, of Wasaga Beach, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opiod (other than heroin)

–      Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

–      Use plate not authorized without insurance

–      Driver vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On October 23, 2022, just after 10:00 p.m., an officer from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Road 140 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 for non-life-threatening injuries.  

Ryan LOOSER, 27-year-old of Atwood, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      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.hpcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired related offences in the Township of Perth East.   

On October 21, 2022, just before 12:00 a.m., Perth County OPP officers responded to a single Motor Vehicle collision on Road 112 in Perth East.

During the investigation, officers observed several empty beer cans in the vehicle. The driver admitted to consuming alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to a local hospital for precautionary reasons. The driver did not sustain any injuries.

As a result, Aren KRESKY, 22, of Stratford, has been arrested and charged with:

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

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

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 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A suspect has been charged after stealing from a local business in the Municipality of North Perth.

On October 21, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a business on Mitchell Road South, in Listowel, after a person was witnessed shoplifting.

Aaron ROSS, 27, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police investigated a break and enter at a Line 90, North Perth address.

On October 21, 2022, just before 2:00 p.m., a male attended the address and was observed outside the residence. The male was confronted and left the property. The property owners found an unlocked door that was ajar with items missing from the residence.  

The male suspect was observed approximately 1 kilometre from the residence. The male was placed under arrest.

As a result, Ryanal ERB, 40, of no fixed address was charged with:

–      Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged after an incident that closed Napier Street, in the Municipality of West Perth overnight on Friday.

On October 28, 2022, just before 7:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to an address on Napier Street, Mitchell. During the incident, a person damaged a police cruiser, and uttered threats to kill the officers.

No injuries were reported, and the road was reopened around 4:30 a.m.

Kaleb WATSON, 31, of West Perth, has been charged with:

–       Uttering Threats – To Cause Death or Bodily Harm

–       Mischief Over $5000

–       Assault a Public Officer with a Weapon

–       Resist Peace Officer

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A drug trafficking investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) has culminated this week in a seizure of Fentanyl and other controlled drugs & weapons.

On Thursday, October 27, 2022 members from the Huron-Perth OPP (CSCU), Huron County OPP Detachment, and West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed search warrants at two separate residences in Vanastra. 

As a result of the execution of the search warrants, police seized quantities of suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Hydromorphone.  

The combined estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is $38,480.   

In addition to the seized controlled substances, police also seized offence related property consisting of a cell phone and $1,500 in Canadian currency. Police also seized a pellet rifle, pellet pistol, air soft pistol, ammunition, brass knuckles, various knives and throwing stars. 

Ronald WAGLER, 44 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of Fentanyl
• Possession of Hydromorphone

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

Shelly GARDNER, 44 years of age from Huron East has been charged with: 

• Possession of Fentanyl for the Purposes of Trafficking
• Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking
• Possession of Hydromorphone for the Purposes of Trafficking

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

Adam RICHARDS, 46 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

• Possession of Fentanyl for the Purposes of Trafficking
• Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking
• Possession of Hydromorphone for the Purposes of Trafficking
• Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
• Possession of Ammunition Contrary to a Prohibition Order
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon Contrary to a Prohibition Order

The accused remains in custody. 

Derek PAETZ, 43 years of age of no fixed address has been charged with:

• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of Fentanyl
• Possession of Hydromorphone

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

Matthew SCHRAEDER, 37 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of Fentanyl
• Possession of Hydromorphone
• Breach of Probation
• Fail to Comply with Release Order

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 drug trafficking 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) – On October 20, 2022, at approximately 12:45 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a motor vehicle for a burnt-out headlight on Line 34 Municipality of West Perth.

Upon speaking with a driver, the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to a local operations centre.

As a result, Devon CUERDEN, 33, of Bluewater, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On October 22, 2022 Huron OPP were contacted after a member of the public located Constable “Wes Coast” in the ditch along Ausable Line, South Huron. “Wes Coast” was returned safely to the Huron OPP detachment where he will soon be redeployed in a community near you!

Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are seeking the public’s assistance in a recent theft investigation.

Constable “Wes Coast”, a decoy officer owned by the Coalition for Huron Injury Prevention (CHIP) was stolen sometime over the Labour Day weekend from the intersection of King Street and Albert Street in Hensall.

The life-size, two-dimensional aluminum cut-out of a police officer holding a speed enforcement device had been cable locked to a concrete light standard at the time of the theft. 

This creative tool had been utilized to help keep communities safer by reminding motorists to watch their speed in towns and villages throughout Huron County.

Any person with information regarding the current whereabouts of Constable “Wes Coast” is 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), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(WALKERTON, ON) – On October 20, 2022, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), South Bruce OPP, West Region OPP Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU) and West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence along Amelia Street in Walkerton. 

As a result of the execution of the warrant, police seized a quantity of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Oxycodone, Lysergic Acid and Ecstasy. The estimated value of the seized controlled substances is $192,340.

Police also seized offence related property including Canadian currency, cell phones, tablets, scales, a handgun, a replica shotgun and 2 replica handguns. The value of the seized property is estimated to be $12,855.

Dennis WIHNON, 40-years-old, of Brockton was charged with:

• Possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possess a firearm contrary to a Prohibition order
• Careless use of a firearm
• Possessing a Prohibited or Restricted firearm
• Possessing a Prohibited Weapon

The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton.

Donna YOUNG, 63-years-old, of Brockton was charged with:

• Possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Careless use of a firearm
• Possessing a Prohibited or Restricted firearm
• Possessing a Prohibited Weapon

The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton.

Alyvia THEOBALD, 24-years-old, of Brockton was charged with:

• Possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Careless use of a firearm
• Possessing a Prohibited or Restricted firearm
• Possessing a Prohibited Weapon

The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton.

Dwayne BURNS, 57-years-old, of West Grey Township was charged with:

• Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking

The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton to answer to the charge.

Patricia COUSINS, 43-years-old, of West Grey Township, was charged with:

• Possession of Methamphetamine

The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton to answer to the charge.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a failed roadside test early this morning north of Clinton. 

At approximately 12:48 a.m. a Huron County OPP officer was patrolling North of Clinton on London Road when they observed an automobile with an obscured licence plate. A traffic stop was initiated, and it led to the investigating officer conducting a roadside screening device test on the driver. The test resulted in a fail 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 Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be over the legal limit. 

Cloe MCCLINCHEY, 22 years of age from Bluewater has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 05, 2022, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(Central Huron, ON) – A Central Huron resident is facing several charges following a recent traffic stop that took place on Base Line, Northwest of Clinton.

At approximately 5:40 p.m. on October 15, 2022 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a complaint of a possible impaired driver operating a red Toyota Tundra pickup truck in Central Huron. Officers began patrolling for the pickup truck and at approximately 6:47 p.m. a Huron OPP officer located and stopped the suspect vehicle on Base Line.

The investigating officer spoke with the driver and observed that the driver was displaying signs of impairment. Open alcohol and suspected psilocybin mushrooms were also located with the driver. The driver was placed under arrest and was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further testing.

The driver provided two samples of breath to a qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be well above the legal limit. 

Evan SMITH, 28 years of age, from Central Huron has been charged with: Operation While Impaired, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), Dangerous Operation, and Possession of a Schedule III Substance – Psilocybin.

In addition to the criminal charges the accused was also charged with two Provincial Act offences. The vehicle was impounded and the accused’ driver’s licence was suspended.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for November 21, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.