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(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged after losing control and colliding with two parked vehicles.  

On September 19, 2022, just after 1:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting stationary radar on Line 86 and Road 140 in the Municipality of North Perth. The officer observed the vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and driving dangerously. The officer also observed the vehicle lose control in a turn colliding with two stationary vehicles.

No injuries were reported.

Kevin GINGRICH, an 18-year-old resident of Wallenstein, has been charged with:

–      Dangerous operation

–      Mischief – destroys or damaged property

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

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On September 6, 2022, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft from a residence located on Line 34 in the Township of Perth East.  

It was reported that on September 6, 2022, in the evening the homeowner had a gathering with friends and family. At approximately 10:37 p.m., the victim realized that an envelop containing Canadian currency was missing.

A portion of the Canadian currency was later recovered.  

As a result, Ricardo CERON, a 45-year-old of No Fixed Address has been arrested and charged with the following:

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

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

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A person has been charged with arson after Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of someone setting a fire in a laundry room in the Municipality of North Perth.  

On August 17, 2022, at approximately 11:41 a.m., Perth County OPP responded to a report of someone setting a fire in a laundry room at a Queen Street East address in North Perth.

Through investigation, a suspect was identified and arrested.

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

–      Mischief Endangering Life

The accused 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 September 16, 2022, just before 5:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of mischief to multiple flags at a residence located on Albert Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth.

Investigation determined that three pride flags, a Black Lives Matter flag, every child matters flag and Abortion is a women’s choice flag were all damaged.

Members of the Perth County OPP are continuing to investigate and is seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation. If anyone has any information, they are being asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

The OPP want to remind all residents that if they see anything suspicious to please contact police immediately. If anyone is found committing acts of mischief, appropriate charges with be laid.

(GREY BRUCE, ON) Two drivers have been charged with impaired related offences on Grey Bruce roads.

On September 18, 2022, at 12:44 a.m., officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on the sunset strip in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. A motorist entered the RIDE program, and officers determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol.

Gary MAZE, 21 years-of-age from Owen Sound was placed under arrest and is charged with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired

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

·        Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

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

Later that same day at 9:59 p.m., officers responded to a single car motor vehicle collision on 200 Sideroad in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Officers arrived on scene and while speaking with the driver of the motor vehicle, detected signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

Douglas MULLER, 60 years-of-age from Grey Highlands has been charged 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On September 16, 2022, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and Grey Township Fire Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Perth Line 86. A passenger vehicle had collided with a commercial motor vehicle.

The driver of the passenger vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The deceased has been identified as Jason GOLL, 48, of Gowanstown.   

The investigation is ongoing, and members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team are assisting Perth County OPP with the investigation.

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.

(MILDMAY, ON) – On September 8, 2022, at 7:51 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious vehicle along Vincent Street in Mildmay. Officers responded and found a quantity of illegal drugs in the vehicle.

The occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody without incident.

Upon further investigation, officers recovered stolen property including cheques, visa cards and debit cards.

Shane DECUNHA, 30-years-old, of Hanover was charged with:

• 2 counts of possessing a controlled substance
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Josh DECUNHA, 29-years-old, of Hanover was charged with:

• 2 counts of possessing a controlled substance
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Both accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton to answer to the charges.

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – On September 12, 2022, at 7:58 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft at an address along Main Street in the village of Tiverton. Officers discovered an assortment of tools had been stolen.

Uniform members, including members of the Saugeen Shores Police Service (SSPS), took an individual into custody without incident.

David ZIMMERMAN, 26-years-old of South Bruce Peninsula was charged with:

• Possessing property obtained by crime (six counts)
• Theft under $5,000 (three counts)
• Break and enter
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Fail to comply with release order
• Breach of recognizance

This investigation including members of OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) solved five reported break-ins. Four in the Municipality of Kincardine and one in the Municipality of Saugeen Shores.

Investigators have recovered a significant amount of stolen property, including tools, firearms, ammunition, jewellery, and alcohol.

The accused remains in custody awaiting a show cause hearing.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A resident of Wingham is facing an Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) charge following a failed roadside test in Wingham this past weekend.

On Sunday, September 11, 2022 at approximately 3:00 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was parked on Alfred Street West in Wingham when the driver of a car pulled up behind the patrol vehicle. The driver exited his car and the officer had an opportunity to speak with the driver. While speaking with the driver the investigating officer suspected the driver had been drinking alcohol.

A roadside screening test was administered, and the driver registered a fail. The accused was immediately placed under arrest for 80 Plus and was taken into custody. 

The accused was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further testing. Two samples of breath were supplied to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be above the legal limit. 

Paul ROMPH, 53 years of age from Wingham 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 October 31, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.