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Methamphetamine Bust – Bradley DEMAITER

(DAWN-EUPHEMIA TOWNSHIP, ON) – On August 8, 2021 at 6:40 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted regarding an unwanted person at a residence in the 8000 block of Fansher Road.  

Officers attended and learned the individual had arrived in a vehicle that had been reported stolen from the London area. The individual was taken into custody without incident and a quantity of suspected methamphetamine was located during the arrest.   

Bradley DEMAITER, 30-years-old of Dawn-Euphemia has been charged with the following:

  • Failure to comply with probation order,
  • Possess schedule 1 substance-methamphetamine,
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5000.

The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

If you have information on this event or any other crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Alexander DORTMANS – Impaired Driving

(ENNISKILLEN TOWNSHIP, ON) – On August 6, 2021 at 9:10 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle travelling at 125 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on Oil Heritage near Progress Drive.

Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Lambton OPP detachment where they provided two samples of breath above the legal limit.   

Alexander DORTMANS, 27-years-old of Sarnia has been charged with

  • Operation While Impaired,
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) and,
  • Stunt Driving.

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 23, 2021.

If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

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21 Year Old Facing Numerous Charges

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) -On Saturday, August 7, 2021, at approximately 10:19 a.m., an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Brant County Detachment initiated a traffic stop on County Road 18 in Brant County, after observing vehicle committing a traffic offence.

When the officer spoke with the driver, it was determined that the individual was impaired. Further investigation revealed the rear licence attached to the vehicle had been reported stolen to Brantford Police Service. 

Treyton BOMBERRY, 21-years-of-age from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC);
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the CC;
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada contrary to CC section 354(1)(a) of the CC;
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available contrary to section 12(1) of the Cannabis Control Act, 2017;
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor contrary to section 32(1) of the Liquor Licence Act;
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero contrary to section 44.1(3) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA);   
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle contrary to section 12(1)(d) of the (HTA);
  • Driver fail to surrender licence contrary to section 33(1) of the HTA;
  • Fail to notify change of address – licence contrary to OReg 340/94 33(1) of the HTA;
  • Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver contrary to OReg 340/94 5(1) of the HTA;
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle contrary to section 7(5)(a) of the HTA;
  • Fail to surrender insurance card contrary to section 3(1) if the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.  

The charged party is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford at a later date to answer to the charges.

Please do your part and never drive while impaired; if you suspect that someone is driving or is about to drive impaired by alcohol or drugs please call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Fergus Resident Facing Assault Charges

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person is facing charges following an investigation into a number of domestic related incidents that occurred over the past five years.

On August 4, 2021, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of several incidents that occurred in the area of North Perth, Wellington County, and the Municipality of Niagara Falls between 2017 and 2021. During the investigation, two victims were identified.

As a result, a 36-year-old resident of Fergus was arrested and charged with:

–       Criminal Harassment – Repeatedly Communicate (two counts)

–       Assault – Spousal (three counts)

–       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.

Victims of and domestic violence 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 Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852.

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Assault In Mitchell

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person is facing an assault charge in the Municipality of West Perth following a domestic incident.

Just before 8:00 p.m. on August 1, 2021, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic incident in the area of Montreal Street in Mitchell. An investigation was completed and it was determined that one person had assaulted another. 

A 30-year-old resident of Mitchell was arrested and charged with:

–       Assault – Spousal

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 charge.

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.

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Repeat Offender Arrested In Perth East

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person is facing charges following a domestic incident.

On August 1, 2021, just after 9:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen vehicle in Perth East Township. Further investigation revealed the vehicle was not stolen, and the complainant was in breach of their current release conditions.

As a result, a 52-year-old resident of the Township of Perth East was arrested and charged with:

–       Public Mischief

–       Failure to Comply with Release Order- Other than to Attend Court (two counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Victims of and domestic violence 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 Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852.

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

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Another Assault In Listowel

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On August 1, 2021 just after 4:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of vandalism and assaults with a weapon against two victims in the Municipality of North Perth that occurred sometime between July 25, 2021 and August 1, 2021.

While this incident was under investigation, the suspect committed two more assaults with a weapon in the early morning of August 2, 2021, by spraying the victims with an aerosol spray.

As a result James GALLAN, a 31-year-old resident of Listowel was charged with:

–       Assault With a Weapon (four counts)

–       Mischief Under $5000

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.

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Attempted Mugging In Listowel – 18 Year Old Arrested

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On July 31, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual in a commercial parking lot attempting to gain entry to vehicles and throwing items. Further reports were received that the individual was assaulting others in the area, and had just tried to steal a purse from a citizen in a business.

Police attended the area of Mitchell Road South in Listowel and located an individual who was identified by witnesses as the suspect. 

Owen SINCLAIR, an 18-year-old resident of Listowel was arrested and charged with:

–       Assault

–       Theft Under $5000 (two counts)

–       Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

–       Mischief – Obstructs, Interrupts, Interferes, with the Lawful Use, Enjoyment, or Operation of Property

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 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.

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47 Year Old From Brussels Facing Numerous Assault Charges

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with several domestic assault charges following an investigation conducted by police yesterday.

On August 4, 2021 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Huron OPP members responded to a residence in Brussels after receiving a call from assistance from the victim. Upon arrival police met with the victim and the subsequent investigation revealed they were a victim of domestic assault.

Police later located and arrested the accused without incident. 

A 47-year-old from Brussels is now facing charges consisting of:

·        Assault with a Weapon – 2 counts

·        Assault – 2 counts

·        Assault Cause Bodily Harm

·        Utter Threats

The accused has since been release from custody with an upcoming court appearance.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help you. One organization you can contact is Victim Services – Huron County at 519-600-4108.

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

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Impaired Driver Facing Drug Trafficking Charge – Shawn BUTLER

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On July 30, 2021, just after 10:30 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program (Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere) in the Municipality of West Perth. A vehicle entered the RIDE program and the driver displayed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

Shawn BUTLER a 47-year-old from St. Marys, has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. 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. 

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 immediately.

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Cyclist Airlifted Following Collision

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On August 4, 2021, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Sauble Beach Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a cyclist on Bruce Road 13 in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

As a result, the cyclist was airlifted to a Toronto area hospital with serious non-life threatening injuries.

The Grey Bruce OPP are continuing the investigation. It is believed that there are witnesses that had stopped to render assistance, and departed once emergency crews were on scene. The Grey Bruce OPP would like to speak with these witnesses. Anyone with information 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. 

Further updates will be released as more information becomes available.

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Repeat Offender Arrested Again – Fred LOGAN

(HURON EAST, ON) – An incident late last night in Vanastra has left a victim in hospital with serious injuries while the accused is now facing some serious charges.

On August 5, 2021 at approximately 11:40 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to an apartment building located on 12th Street after receiving a call about a suspect with a weapon that was causing a disturbance throughout the building. 

Minutes later officers arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody. A subsequent investigation revealed the accused had assaulted two individuals in the building. One victim escaped injuries, however, the other a 29-year-old from Huron East, remains in hospital with serious injuries.

Fred LOGAN, 25 years of age, from Huron East has been charged with:

·        Aggravated Assault

·        Assault with a Weapon

·        Mischief

·        Causing a Disturbance

·        Fail to Comply with a Probation Order – 3 Counts

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 9, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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Repeat Offender Arrested In Goderich – Aaron WEDGE

(GODERICH, ON) – A Goderich resident is facing a number of charges following an investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) yesterday afternoon.

On August 5, 2021 at approximately 1:50 p.m. Huron County OPP officers responded to a business located on Courthouse Square in Goderich to investigate a report of a person causing a disturbance inside the store.

Officers arrived on scene and learned the suspect in question was currently bound by a probation order and was failing to comply with a condition of his release.

Upon arrest the suspect obstructed the officer by resisting arrest. Officers were eventually able to gain control of the accused and he was taken into custody.

Aaron WEDGE, 30 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 4 counts

·        Mischief

·        Causing a Disturbance

·        Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 9, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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Tires Stolen From Near Gorrie

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating a recent break, enter and theft of tires from a business located near Gorrie.

On July 19, 2021 Huron OPP responded to the business located on Harriston Road to investigate a break, enter and theft from an on-site storage trailer. The persons responsible cut the security lock to the trailer and once inside the trailer they stole several new farm vehicle tires.

The stolen tires are described as follows:

·        4 – Galaxy Marathoner tires.

·        2 – BKT Agrimax 480/70r34 tires

·        1 – Mitas size 520/85R38 tire

The value of the stolen tires is estimated at $4,000.

Police believe the theft took place sometime between July 14th and July 19th. 

If you have any information about this incident please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

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Break & Enter Near Belgrave

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are seeking tips from the public to help solve a recent break, enter and theft that occurred east of Belgrave.

On July 16, 2021 Huron OPP officers responded to a property located on Morris Road to investigate an overnight break, enter and theft of tools. The subsequent investigation revealed the person(s) responsible entered into a detached garage and stole numerous power tools and an automotive diagnostic scanning tool.

Some of the stolen items included:

·        MaxDAS, model DS708 automotive scanning tool

·        Dewalt airbelt sander, grinders, drills, orbital sander and sawzall

·        Mastercraft socket set and ratchet set  

The value of the stolen goods has yet to be finalized.

If you have any information about this incident please 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) or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.