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(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On June 20, 2021, at approximately 2:40 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the parking lot of Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus.

Officers located the vehicle and while speaking with the driver, signs of impairment were detected and they were placed under arrest.

As a result, Shelley Katherine PERRY, 32-years-old of Arthur has been charged with Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code. 

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 23, 2021 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.

(MILDMAY, ON) – On June 11, 2021 at 10:01 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report on the theft of playground equipment that was stored on a property along Vincent Street in the town of Mildmay.

The large Red, Gray and Blue units weigh approximately 500 pounds each. The value of the stolen items is estimated to be $2,500.

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.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On June 11, 2021, at approximately 12:15 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on Main Street in the Town of Erin.

Police located the vehicle at a nearby residence. While speaking with the driver it was determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired and they were placed under arrest.

As a result, Peter VANDERPAS, 58-years-old of Erin has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs, Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus and Operation While Prohibited contrary to the Criminal Code. 

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 16, 2021 to answer to the charges.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On June 13, 2021, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received several reports of an erratic driver travelling eastbound on Wellington Road 51 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

Police located the vehicle on Wellington Road 7 and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver it was determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired and they were placed under arrest.

As a result, Delainey FARRELL, 63-years-old of Elora has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs contrary to the Criminal Code. 

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 13, 2021 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On June 8, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 124 east of Wellington Road 29. Officers arrived and determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol.

As a result of the investigation, Trista FORBES, 35-years-old of Brampton has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Failure or Refuse to Comply with Breath Demand contrary to the Criminal Code. 

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 7, 2021.

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.

(TOWN OF MAPLETON) – On June 20, 2021, at approximately 6:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Mapleton Fire/Rescue and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services responded to a serious single vehicle rollover on the Fourteenth Line in the Town of Mapleton.

Investigation revealed that the operator of the tractor was cutting the grass in the ditch along the roadway when it rolled down the steep embankment and pinned them underneath. The operator, Gordon THRING, 77-years-old of Alma was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members of the Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME) assisted Wellington officers with the collision investigation.

A section of the Fourteenth Line was closed for the investigation and has since reopened.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On June 16, 2021, just after 1:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was on patrol in the Municipality of West Perth when they observed activity in an apartment on Wellington Street in Mitchell. Police had previously been notified that the residence was supposed to be vacant. 

Police initiated an investigation, and as a result, Charlotte HALDANE, a 35-year old was arrested and charged with:

–       Unlawfully in a Dwelling House

–       Fail to Comply with Probation Order

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.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On June 18, 2021 at 6:58 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along Harbour Street in Kincardine. Officers arrived and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Joseph LAFOND, 44-years-old, of Huron Township, was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 25, 2021 to answer to the charge.

There were no injuries reported at the scene.

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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Police are looking for suspects after a break, enter, and mischief at a vacant home on Perth Line 34 in the Township of Perth East.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted on June 15, 2021, shortly after 1:30 p.m., after a residential break in sometime between Saturday June 12, 2021 and Monday June 14, 2021. There was nothing stolen as a result of the break and enter, however, the interior of the residence was damaged.

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On June 12, 2021, just before 7:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break, enter and theft at a residence on Perth Road 180, in the Municipality of West Perth. 

Unknown person(s) entered the residence, currently under construction, and removed a saw and radio from the site.

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.