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(HOWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been charged after a collision yesterday between a vehicle and a large piece of farm equipment.

On July 19, 2022, just after 6:00 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and Howick Fire Department responded to a collision on Harriston Road, in Howick Township. The collision was between a passenger vehicle and an agricultural sprayer.

One person was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

A 20-year-old driver from Wroxeter has been charged with:

–       Careless Driving

The accused was issued a provincial offence notice.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On July 16, 2022, at approximately 11:04 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Tara Fire Department, and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Highway 21 in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased after lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. They have been identified as Troy SISCO, 53 years-of-age from Owen Sound.

The Grey Bruce 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 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) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

(MEAFORD, ON) On July 13, 2022, at 10:53 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an allegation of an assault in the Municipality of Meaford.

An investigation was conducted, and as a result one individual was placed under arrest.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Ayden PAYNE, 27 years-of-age from the Municipality of Meaford with assault.

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

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) On July 14, 2022, at 5:36 p.m., a Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting proactive patrols when they attempted to stop a motor vehicle.

The driver fled the scene but was located at a local business a short time later. The driver of the motor vehicle was placed under arrest.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Denver WARD, 24 years-of-age from Grey Highlands with the following offences:

·        Flight from peace officer

·        Take motor vehicle without consent

·        Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

·        Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·        Careless driving

·        Drive motor vehicle – no licence

·        Novice driver – B.A.C above zero

·        Possess unmarked cigarettes

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

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – On July 13, 2022, during the morning hours, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Elgin-Middlesex, Oxford-Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk, Huron-Perth and Lambton Community Street Crime Units (CSCU), and OPP Canine executed search warrants on multiple addresses in Parkhill, North Middlesex. 

Four search warrants were executed simultaneously at properties located on Emily Street in the town of Parkhill, North Middlesex.

Anthony “AJ” RILEY, a 27-year-old of Parkhill, has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence (three counts)
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid

The accused has been held for a bail hearing.

Hayley HART, a 25-year-old of Parkhill, has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to speak to the charges.

The investigation is continuing.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On July 13, 2022, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people after identifying the suspects from two previous shoplifting incidents at a Wallace Avenue North address in the Municipality of North Perth.

On July 4, 2022, officers responded to a Wallace Avenue North, North Perth address for a report of two suspects who stole items for the second time and left on foot.   

As a result, Jennifer ST DENIS, 25, from North Perth was 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 charges.

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

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On July 12, 2022, after 10:00 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Perth Line 44 in the Township of Perth East.

During the investigation, it was determined that the driver had consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device was used, and they were arrested, and transported to a local operations center for further testing. No injuries were reported.

Thanh DANH, 32, of Kitchener, 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. The accused was issued two Provincial Offence Notices for the other two charges.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) On July 10, 2022, at 2:53 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Inter Township Fire Department, and Grey County Paramedic Services (PS) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Grey Road 17 in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.  

The officer spoke with the driver of the motor vehicle and detected signs of impairment. The driver was assessed medically, and then placed under arrest and transported to a local police detachment for further testing.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Jonathan WHITE, 24 years-of-age from Northern Bruce Peninsula, with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired – 80 plus

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused was released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound later.

(PALMERSTON, ON) – One person is facing multiple charges following an incident involving a replica firearm outside a residence in Palmerston. 

On July 11, 2022, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of a person that was in possession of what appeared to be a handgun or imitation handgun on Jane Street, Palmerston.

Officers responded and the person was taken into custody. As a result of the investigation Nicholas James YARKIE, 23-years-old of Palmerston has been charged with Pointing a Firearm and Possession of Imitation Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, contrary to the Criminal Code. There were no injuries reported during this incident.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice-Guelph, at a later date.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On July 8, 2022, at 9:33 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 6 in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.  

The officer spoke with the driver of the motor vehicle and detected signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to a local police detachment for further testing.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged David KOCHUT, 71 years-of-age from Breslau, with the following offences:

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·        Operation while impaired

The accused was released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound later.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has laid charges after a historical sexual assault investigation in the Township of Perth East.

The charges arise from events that took place during 2001, the accused was in a position of authority and the victim was a teenager.  

Police have arrested and charged Howard BEAN, a 72-year-old of East Zorra-Tavistock Township with:

–      Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16 years of age

–      Sexual Interference

The accused 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 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 of Perth County, they can be reached at (519) 600-4108.

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