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(WEST PERTH, ON) – On October 11, 2022, just after 3:00p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault at a local park located on Blanshard Street in the Municipality of West Perth.  

It was determined that the accused approached the victim in an agitated state and assaulted them.  The accused also damaged a vehicle.

As a result, Jeffrey LEFORTE, a 52-year-old resident of West Perth was charged with:

–      Assault (2 counts)

–      Mischief Under $5,000

–      Obstruct Peace Officer

–      Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On October 10, 2022, just after 7:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident that took place at a Line 34 address in the Township of Perth East.

The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, David KUNZLE, a 24-year-old of South Huron, has been charged with:

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm

–      Fail to comply with Probation Order

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

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On October 9, 2022, at approximately 4:18 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver on Wallace Avenue South in the Municipality of North Perth.

While on patrol, an officer initiated a traffic stop for a violation.

Upon speaking with a driver, the officer had reason to believe the driver had recently used drugs. The driver was taken into custody.  

As a result, Jessica MARTIN, 33, of North Perth has been charged with:

–      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 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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On October 9, 2022, just after 1:00 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Arthur Street North in the Municipality of West 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.

Olivia BOYES-BREARS, 21, of West 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On October 8, 2022, just after 7:30 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police investigated a break and enter at a Road 166, North Perth address.

Officers responded to reports for a known person who attended the above address and stole bicycle parts.

As a result of the investigation, Burton WEISS, a 52-year-old resident of North Perth has been arrested and charged with:

–       Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

–       Theft Under $5000

–       Possession of Break in Instruments

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

–       Obstruct Peace Officer

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

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

(ELGIN COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Elgin County detachment has charged Joseph Grzegorczyk, 70-years-old of St. Thomas, with Careless Driving causing death in following the investigation of a fatal motor vehicle collision occurring on July 28^th, 2022.

On July 28, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Elgin County OPP responded to a collision at the intersection of Elm Street and Coulter Avenue in St. Thomas. An involved motorcyclist, Nicholas CHEESEMAN, 34-years-old of Port Stanley was pronounced deceased as a result of the collision.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Provincial Offences Courthouse in St. Thomas at a later date.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police are on scene of a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle on Highway 6.

On October 11, 2022, just after 7:15 p.m., The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police, Grey County Paramedic Services (PS) and the Chatsworth Fire Department responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle on Highway 6 in the Township of Chatsworth.

Life saving efforts were performed, but the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased on scene. Their identity is being withheld pending a next of kin notification.

The Grey Bruce OPP is continuing to investigate this collision with the assistance of the West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME). Highway 6 will remain closed between Grey Road 40 and Walker Sideroad while emergency crews process the scene.

More updates will be provided as they become available.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – On October 9, 2022, at 10:13 p.m., multiple members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Birchcrest Drive in Kilworth, Middlesex Centre, where an individual reported being shot at by individuals within a passing vehicle.

The suspect vehicle was located at a business plaza on Oxford Street West in the City of London, where officers performed a high-risk takedown.

Five individuals were brought into custody without incident.

The firearm was confirmed to be an Airsoft, assault style rifle.

It was later determined the London Police Service were investigating a similar incident in their area, involving the same vehicle.

One victim received minor injuries.

As a result, Bennett THOMPSON, an 18-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

·      Discharge Air Gun or Pistol with Intent (two counts)

·      Assault with A Weapon (two counts)

·      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (two counts)

·      Poss of a Schedule II substance – Other drugs

As a result, William SEWARD, an 18-year-old, David UFIMZEFF, a 19-year-old, Andrew KIM, an 18-year-old and Clark VANEINDHOVEN, a 19-year-old, all of London have been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with:

·      Discharge Air Gun or Pistol with Intent (two counts)

·      Assault with A Weapon (two counts)

·      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (two counts)

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

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.   

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a double-fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred yesterday afternoon east of Exeter. 

At approximately 3:25 p.m. on October 10, 2022 Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and the South Huron Fire Department responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision located at the intersection of Thames Road (Huron County #83) and Hern Line (Huron County #11).

Upon arrival first responders located a heavily damaged minivan and a motorhome. 

The preliminary investigation indicates the motorhome was travelling eastbound on Thames Road when it collided with a minivan that was travelling northbound on Hern Line. 

Both occupants in the minivan died at the scene. 

The have been identified as the driver, Chin LOO, 66 years of age, from London and passenger, Lay TAN, 58 years of age, also from London. 

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation.

Any person with information regarding this crash 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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On October 5, 2022, at approximately 9:36 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Line 39 in the Township of Perth East.  

Upon speaking with a driver who entered the checkpoint, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage, at which time a roadside screening device was administered. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to a local operations center for further testing.

James LAYTON, a 38-year-old resident of Perth East has been charged with the following:

–      Operation while impaired – blood 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 charge.

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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On October 4, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an occurrence that took place at a Line 42 address in the Township of Perth East.

As a result, Liam DINEEN, a 19-year-old resident of Stratford, has been charged with:

–      Assault

–      Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after a disturbance.

On October 4, 2022, just after 2:30 p.m., police responded to a disturbance at an address on Barber Avenue North in the Municipality of West Perth.

During the investigation, it was determined that the accused pushed the victim to the ground.  

A 61-year-old of North Perth was arrested and charged with:

–      Assault

–      Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On October 4, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police investigated a break and enter at a Mill Street West address in the Municipality of North Perth.  

Through investigation, the accused entered an apartment through a window to retrieve an item without permission.

As a result, Dennis SCHLUETER, 38, a resident of Perth East was arrested and charged with:

–      Break, Enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence

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