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(ELDERSLIE TWP, ON) – One person has died after being involved in a motor vehicle collision that occurred along Bruce County Road 3, Elderslie Township, in June.

On June 15, 2022, at 10:54 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a collision involving two vehicles and livestock that were determined to be on the roadway at the time of the incident. The South Bruce OPP, Saugeen Shores Police Service and Bruce County Paramedic Services attended the scene.

One of the drivers was air lifted to a London area hospital with life threatening injuries. The driver, Sheldon MCKEE 37-years-old, of Saugeen Shores, was pronounced deceased on August 22, 2022.

The South Bruce OPP is continuing to investigate this collision with the assistance of the West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME). 

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person has died after a collision in Perth East involving a cyclist and motor vehicle.

On August 26, 2022, just before 3:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County Paramedic Services, and the Perth East Fire Department responded to a collision between a vehicle and a cyclist on Line 34, in the Township of Perth East.

The cyclist was transported to a local hospital and then airlifted to a London area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The cyclist later died as a result of the injuries sustained in the collision.

The deceased cyclist has been identified as 19-year-old Reid ANDERSON of Perth East.

There are no charges expected in this incident.

(PALMERSTON, ON) – One person has died as a result of a motor vehicle collision that occurred in the town of Palmerston.  

On August 26, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Minto Road, Palmerston. The Wellington County OPP, Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services, and the Palmerston Fire Department attended the scene.

The driver, a 16-year-old from Harriston was pronounced deceased at the scene. The name of the deceased is not being released at the request of the family.    

The Wellington County OPP are continuing the investigation with the assistance of the West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME). 

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact 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 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Following a recent fatal motor vehicle collision investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old driver. 

At approximately 11:50 p.m. on July 30, 2022, Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and the Goderich Fire Department responded to a single motor vehicle collision located on Golf Course Road just west of Lucknow Line (Huron County #1).

Euan MUIR, 18 years of age from Goderich died because of injuries sustained in the crash. 

The driver, a 17-year-old youth from Central Huron, has been charged with Dangerous Operation Causing Death. The youth has been released from custody with an upcoming court date.

Any person with information regarding this crash is encouraged to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Alternatively, 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.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On August 26, 2022, the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), executed a search warrant on a property located in the Municipality of Meaford.

As a result of the investigation, the Grey Bruce OPP have arrested and charged Scott WEILER, 34 years-old, from the Municipality of Meaford with the following offences:

·        Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (two counts)

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 (two counts)

The Grey Bruce OPP have also arrested and charged Anita COTURE, 45-years-old, from the Municipality of Meaford with the following offences:

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 (two counts)

A search of the property resulted in the recovery of stolen property and a quantity of ammunition.

Both accused individuals were released and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Another impaired driver was arrested in Perth County.

On August 25, 2022, just after 2:00 a.m. a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on general patrol was travelling on Line 56, in the Township of Perth East, when they conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, the officer determined the driver was impaired. They were arrested and transported to a local operations centre for further testing.

Jakob HAID, 27, of Perth East, has been charged with:

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

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Failure to comply with undertaking

–      Mischief- Domestic

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 30-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused was 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On August 22, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of another “sextortion” scam. Sextortion is a form of extortion where a blackmailer uses the threat of publishing or sending intimate images or videos to contacts unless the victim meets their demands.

In this incident, the adult victim was communicating with an unknown person on a social media platform. The suspect sent the victim an intimate image and asked for one in return. The victim complied. The suspect then threatened to distribute the intimate images of the victim publicly if the victim did not send $500. The victim contacted police immediately, and no money was lost.

The Perth County OPP would like to remind residents to follow safe internet practices. Do not engage in conversations with strangers, and never share intimate images online.

If something similar should happen to you, immediately stop all communication with the person and do not comply with the threats. Contact police who can provide advice on the next steps to take. Also, take screenshots, and keep copies of the messages and information such as the username, social media account etc.

For more information on frauds, you can visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at http://www.antifraudcentre.ca. For more information about online safety, especially for children and teens, visit Canadian Centre for Child Protection or Don’t Get Sextorted

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On August 23, 2022, just before 8:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a break, enter, and theft at a residence on Malcolm Crescent in the Municipality of North Perth.

Sometime between 7:00 p.m. on August 22, 2022, and 7:00 a.m. on August 23, 2022, unknown person(s) entered a new framed build and stole a generator and copper wires. There was also damage noted to some electrical wiring.

The public is asked to report suspicious activity immediately, and remember to lock doors to vehicles, houses, garages, and sheds. Do not leave keys with vehicles, including ATVs. Consider installing security features, such as increased lighting, cameras, or alarms.

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.

(MEAFORD, ON) A pedestrian was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle.

On August 24, 2022, at approximately 7:26 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Meaford Fire Department, and Grey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), responded to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle in the area of Sideroad 4 and Foster Street in the Municipality of Meaford.

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

The matter remains under investigation, and further updates will be provided as they become available.

(MEAFORD, ON) An individual has been arrested and charged after a dispute in the Municipality of Meaford.

On August 20, 2022, at approximately 9:48 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence in the Municipality of Meaford for a report of a mischief

Officers arrived on scene and determined that a criminal offence had taken place. An individual was then located and placed under arrest.

Richard BLACHA, 35 years-of-age, from the Municipality of Meaford has been charged with the following offences:

·        Mischief

·        Resist Peace Officer

The accused was held pending a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A resident of Seaforth remains in custody on a pile of driving related charges following an investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) this past weekend.

On Friday, August 19, 2022 at approximately 10:40 p.m. Huron OPP officers responded to a collision that took place just east of Goderich on Highway 8. Upon arrival officers located a sedan that had caught fire after it collided with a shipping container parked off the highway. The driver was able to escape the fiery crash largely uninjured and he took off on foot. 

Officers also learned the driver of the sedan had veered into oncoming traffic and collided with another vehicle before it skidded off the roadway into the shipping container. Further, investigators learned that just minutes prior to this collision the driver caused another crash as the driver was attempting to pass another vehicle while travelling into Goderich.  

Officers quickly set up containment and began searching for the suspect driver. Shortly after Huron OPP officers located and arrested the accused. The accused was displaying signs of impairment so he was also arrested for Impaired Operation. He was later transported to the Huron OPP Detachment where he subsequently provided two samples of breath to the Intoxilizer Technician. Both tests were found to be over the legal limit. 

Upon further investigation officers learned the driver was currently prohibited from driving, as well, he was failing to operate a motor vehicle with insurance.

Christopher FERGUSON, 32 years of age from Seaforth has been charged with: Dangerous Operation, Operation While Impaired, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), Operation While Prohibited, Fail to Report Accident – two counts, Fail to Remain – two counts, Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle and Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance. 

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for today’s date at the Ontario Court of Justice -Goderich.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a resident of Vanastra with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus following a traffic stop that took place in Clinton earlier this month. 

On Sunday, August 14, 2022, at approximately 5:19 p.m. a Huron County OPP officer stopped a sedan that was travelling southbound on Albert Street to check on the licence status of the driver. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer determined the driver was currently subject to a driver’s licence suspension. Additionally, the officer observed open alcohol in the vehicle and noted the driver had consumed some alcohol.

A roadside screening test was performed and the driver registered a fail. He was placed under arrest and was 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 over the legal limit. 

Michael PLETSCH, 31 years of age from Vanastra has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), Drive a Motor Vehicle With Open Container of Alcohol and Driving While Under Suspension.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 26, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.