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(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On July 30, 2021, just after 1:00 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were involved in an investigation into a Highway Traffic Act offence on Wallace Ave North, Listowel. Police identified the individuals as being previously involved in a theft from a business in Monkton on June 8, 2021. 

As a result, Bryan DEVEREAUX, a 44-year-old resident of Kitchener was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5000

And Alyssa MIROTTA, a 28-year-old resident of Waterloo was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5000

The accused parties in this matter were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On Thursday July 30, 2021 just after 3:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a mischief on Wallace Ave North in Listowel.

Police attended the area and observed damage to a parked motor vehicle at a business. An investigation was initiated and a suspect was identified.

David ERNEST, a 29-year-old resident of North Perth, was later arrested and charged with:

–       Mischief Under $5000

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The public is asked to report suspicious activity immediately. 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On July 31, 2021 just after 12:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break, enter and theft to a residential property in North Perth.

Sometime between July 25, 2021 and July 31, 2021 unknown person(s) entered a residential garage in the area of Road 171 and removed over $5000 worth of tools, fishing equipment and other items. The investigation is currently on-going at this time.

The public is asked to report suspicious activity immediately. 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.

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On Thursday, August 19, 2021, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) continue their investigation into a theft of a motor vehicle and theft of fuel from addresses in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

The stolen pickup truck has since been recovered in the City of Windsor. 

Photos have been obtained of two persons of interests. It is the belief of investigators that the male dressed in black, wearing a black Air Jordan baseball cap and black and grey baseball gloves, was operating the stolen pickup truck.

A second male arrived at the gas station at the same time in separate black vehicle and may have been travelling with the suspect. The second male is described as bald and wearing a black shirt and shorts.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying these individuals.

On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at approximately 03:20 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lakeshore Detachment received a report of a stolen motor vehicle from a residence on Oriole Park Drive in the Town of Lakeshore.

The investigation determined, a grey 2009 Ford F-150 crew cab pickup truck was stolen from the homeowner’s driveway. The stolen vehicle has a lot of rust around the rear wheel wells.

At approximately 03:57 a.m. officers learned a suspect filled up the stolen vehicle in Comber and fled the gas station after failing to pay for $10.60 in gasoline.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the Essex County OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – On Wednesday August 18, 2021 at approximately 6:49 a.m. officers with the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for a single vehicle collision on Jerseyville Road in the County of Brant.

Officers located the lone occupant of the vehicle who was arrested and transported to the Brant County OPP detachment for testing.

Police have charged Gayle BOOK, 53 years-of-age from Brant County with:

·      Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford, Ontario at a later date.

If you see a suspected impaired driver, you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately by calling 9-1-1.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On Thursday July 30, 2021 just after 3:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a mischief on Wallace Ave North in Listowel.

Police attended the area and observed damage to a parked motor vehicle at a business. An investigation was initiated and police spoke with witnesses.

David ERNEST, a 29-year-old resident of North Perth, was later arrested and charged with

–       Mischief Under $5000

ERNEST was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On July 29, 2021, just before 12:00 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to a threats incidents in the Township of Perth East. Police attended Fulton Street in Milverton where an investigation was initiated. It was learned that one person threatened to stab another.

As a result, Alexander PETROPOULOS, a 27-year-old resident of Perth East Township was arrested and charged with:

         – Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

The accused in this matter 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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On Thursday August 5, 2021 just after 8:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break, enter and theft to a business in the Municipality of West Perth.

Sometime between August 4, 2021 and August 5, 2021 unknown person(s) entered a business in Monkton, removed keys for multiple motor vehicles and stole a truck owned by the business. The value of all items taken is estimated to be over $20,000. The investigation is currently on-going at this time

 (SOUTHGATE, ON) – Investigators have charged one individual following a joint investigation into the murder of a Hamilton woman in 2018.

On August 17, 2021, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Hamilton Police Service, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), arrested and charged Ahmet NIKCI, 40-years old of no fixed address with Second Degree Murder and Indignity to a Body.

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Hamilton at a later date.

On December 24, 2019, the remains of Monica CHISAR were found in the area of Southgate Road 10, east of Highway 6 in the Township of Southgate. The deceased was last seen in Hamilton on July 11, 2018 and was reported missing by her family in September 2018.

Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance in this ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information into the murder of Monica CHISAR is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact 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 $2,000.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including members of the Huron OPP Crime Unit, are currently investigating a sexual assault that took place at a campground located north of Goderich.

Shortly before 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021, Huron County OPP responded to Point Farms Provincial Park to investigate a report of a sexual assault.

The adult victim was in a public shower/washroom area, when she was confronted by a stranger and groped. The victim was able to defend herself and quickly ran to a place of safety.

The suspect is described as a brown-skinned male, approximately 40 years of age. He is approximately 5’6″ in height, balding with brown hair. He was last seen wearing a green T-shirt. 

The Huron County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information, they are being asked to contact Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Huron County OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca  contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

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 Huron County at 519-600-4108.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Kitchener resident with Careless Driving Cause Death in connection with a fatal collision that took place in early July.   

On July 3, 2021 at approximately 2:52 p.m. Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services, South Huron Fire Department and Air Orng responded to the crash scene located on Thames Road East east of Exeter. 

Upon arrival the driver of a motorcycle was transported from the scene to hospital by air ambulance with life-threatening injuries. On July 24, 2021 the motorcycle driver died in hospital as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.

The deceased has been identified as Anthony PAIVA, 58 years of age, from Shakespeare, ON. 

The subsequent investigation has determined the driver of a compact vehicle was travelling westbound on Thames Road East when the driver attempted to pass a pickup truck. During the pass the compact vehicle collided with the pickup truck, lost control and veered into the oncoming lane whereupon it collided with the motorcycle. 

The driver of the compact vehicle, 35-year-old Selemawit HABTE, from Kitchener has been charged with Careless Driving Cause Death. A court appearance has been scheduled for October 5, 2021 at Provincial Offences Court in Goderich. 

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

(MUNICIPALITY OF BROCKTON, ON) – On August 15, 2021 just before 8:30 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along Side Road 5, in the Municipality of Brockton. Officers responded with members of the Brockton Fire Department and Bruce County Paramedic Service.

A single vehicle had left the roadway, striking a tree. Firefighters had to extricate the driver, who was taken to a trauma centre by Ornge Air Ambulance with life threatening injuries.

One person was pronounced deceased at the scene. He has been identified as Brayden BERBERICH, 28, of Brockton.

The road was closed for most of the night while the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team attended and assisted with the investigation.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information 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.

(LUCKNOW, ON) – On August 13, 2021, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), OPP Canine Unit and West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) members executed a Search Warrant at a property along Willoughby Street in Lucknow. 

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized a quantity of Methamphetamine and Oxycodone. The estimated value of the seized controlled substances is $4,845.00. 

Police also seized offence related property including: digital scales, cell phones, a stolen pick-up truck and a stolen All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). The estimated value of the seized property is $29,500.

Four people are facing charges as a result of this police investigation. 

Robert MARRIAGE, 46-years-old, of Huron-Kinloss Township was charged with:

• Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a Controlled Substance – Opiod
• Possess Firearm or Ammunition while Prohibited

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on October 27, 2021 to answer to the charges.

Jason DEBOER, 45-years-old, of Huron-Kinloss Township was charged with:

• Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a Controlled Substance – Opiod
• Possess Firearm or Ammunition while Prohibited

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on October 27, 2021 to answer to the charges.

Ashley BRUNER, 32-years-old, of Huron-Kinloss Township was charged with:

• Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a Controlled Substance – Opiod

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on October 27, 2021 to answer to the charges.

Melissa SHANAHAN, 34-years-old, of Huron-Kinloss Township was charged with:

• Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a Controlled Substance – Opiod

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on October 27, 2021 to answer to the charges.

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – On August 11, 2021 at approximately 6 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit, the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Regional Canine and uniform officers executed seven simultaneous Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants at multiple locations. Police entered and secured commercial and residential properties throughout Wellington County and the City of Brampton. Police also secured a quantity of cash.

Warrants were executed at locations in Wellington North, the Town of Erin, the City of Brampton and Georgetown. Three people were arrested and charged.

Police seized cocaine, cannabis, psilocybin (psychedelic mushrooms), currency and two long guns, as well as drug production equipment. Estimated values of drugs seized is over one million dollars. Over $10,000 in currency was also seized.

The following individuals have been charged:

·      Amrit SINGH, 28-years-old of Erin.

• Possession of Psilocybin for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Percocet
• Possession of Cannabis for the purpose of selling

·      Amandeep SINGH, 25-years-old of Brampton.

• Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of Cannabis for the purpose of selling

·      John Paul LIVINGSTON, 50-years-old of Erin.

• Two counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Two counts of Careless Storage of a Firearm
• Two counts of Fail to Comply with Undertaking
• Fail to Comply with Release Order
• Possession of Cannabis for the purpose of selling

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

The OPP continues in their commitment to remove illegal drugs from our communities. If you have any information to assist, please call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Police have arrested an individual after a break, enter and theft was completed at a property in the Municipality of North Perth.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted by a resident on August 2, 2021, shortly after 1:00 p.m., after a residential break in sometime between July 28 and July 29, 2021 to a residence in Listowel. Damage was observed to an exterior door, and items were stolen from the property. 

Jaydn JUDGE, a 20-year-old resident of Listowel was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter Dwelling House- Commit Indictable Offence
• Theft Under $5000

The Perth County OPP would like to remind the public to report any suspicious activity to police immediately, and consider installing security features, such as increased lighting, cameras, or alarms. Citizens are asked to ensure vehicles, sheds, garages and doors are locked to assist in the prevention of some crimes.