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(MIDDLESEX, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Middlesex County, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were busy doing their part to keep our communities safe. 

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – ILDERTON RESIDENCE DESTROYED BY FIRE

On June 7, 2020 at 3:39 a.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London EMS and the Middlesex Centre Fire Department responded to an active structure fire at 11 Warbler Circle, Ilderton, Municipality of Middlesex Centre.

Police confirmed the structure and its contents were a total loss as a result of the fire.

The fire is deemed to be non-suspicious and there were no injuries.

(Middlesex Centre, ON) – TRAFFIC COMPLAINT RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE

On June 6, 2021 at 7:56 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Centre Road, Adelaide-Metcalfe Township. The vehicle was located on Centre Road at Egremont Drive, at which point a traffic stop was initiated.

As a result, Gurmeet BHATOA, a 30-year-old of London, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on August 9, 2021 to speak to the charges.

(Middlesex Centre, ON) – TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE

On June 5, 2021, at 7:46 p.m., while on general patrol, a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police observed a suspicious vehicle on Gideon Drive, Middlesex Centre Township. A traffic stop was initiated.

As a result, Andrew WRIGHT, a 31-year-old of Mount Brydges, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on August 12, 2021 to speak to the charges.

(Middlesex Centre, ON) – STUNT CHARGE LAID FOR DRIVER TRAVELLING AT DOUBLE THE POSTED 90 km/h SPEED LIMIT

On June 6, 2021, at 9:03 p.m., the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police received a traffic complaint of a speeding motor vehicle on Nairn Road, Middlesex Centre Township. The vehicle was located by police and a traffic stop was initiated.  

As a result, police have charged a 19-year-old driver of London with:

• Race a Motor Vehicle – excessive speed as per section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The driver’s vehicle was impounded at the roadside and the driver’s licence was suspended for a period of 7 days.

The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges. 

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

(HURON TWP, ON) – On June 5, 2021 at 4:19 p.m., a member of the Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) noticed a vehicle on Highway 21 in Huron Township moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle’s speed was displayed on radar at more than 135 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

Ryan O’NEIL, 29-years-old, of North Huron Township was charged with Race a Motor Vehicle.

This charge includes an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment and an immediate 7-day driver’s license suspension.

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.

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On Monday June 6, 2021 at 3:34 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lakeshore Detachment responded to an address on Lakeshore Park Road area in the Municipality of Lakeshore for a report of a missing boater.

OPP investigation has determined that a 58-year-old male went out into Lake St. Clair to go fishing at approximately 08:00 a.m. in a small vessel off the shoreline near Stoney Point.

A kayaker came across a small vessel on a sandbar, they noticed the vessel was unoccupied and they contacted police.

The Essex County OPP Marine Unit, Chatham-Kent OPP Marine Unit, Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre (JRCC) are currently searching the area.

The missing boater is described as 5’10, 240 lbs. medium build, green eyes, short grey hair, goatee and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a blue two tone tank top and light blue shorts.

Resources are continuing to search the area on Lake St. Clair as well as an aerial search of the area. 

OPP is asking for anyone who may have any information to assist with the investigation to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. 

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On June 05, 2021 at approximately 6:30 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a vessel in distress near Donald Road, in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.

Two deceased individuals have been located on scene. Their identities are being held, pending the completion of next-of-kin notifications.

Members of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton, OPP Aviation Services, OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (URSU), OPP Emergency Response Team, Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit, OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management Team (TIME), Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire, and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) all assisted Grey Bruce OPP with this incident.

Further updates will be released as more information becomes available.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On June 4, 2021, at approximately 8:10 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of mischief that occurred at a business located on King Street in Palmerston. 

Investigation revealed that sometime between May 28, 2021 and June 3, 2021, unknown suspects entered onto the property and smashed the windows and windshields out of approximately 20 vehicles. Fire extinguishers were used to cause the damage to the vehicles, which were all un-plated and either for scrap, antique or for sale. Fireworks were also set off in the area during that period of time.

The total value of damage is in excess of $20,000.

Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A Racing charge has been laid against a driver from London after he was caught speeding late last night north of Hensall.

Shortly before midnight a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting RADAR enforcement on London Road (Highway 4) near Staffa Road when he observed a pickup truck travelling southbound at a high rate of speed. The officer utilized a RADAR device and measured the speed of the pickup at a rate of speed in excess of a 140 km/h, more than 60 kilometres over the posted 80 km/h limit.

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was subsequently charged. Mark WELFRED, 51 years of age, from London has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed. A court date has been scheduled for August 10, 2021 at the Provincial Offences Act Court in Goderich for the defendant to answer to the charge.

His driver’s licence was automatically suspended for 7 days and his motor vehicle has been impounded for the week.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On Thursday May 27, 2021 just after 8:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault in progress in the Municipality of West Perth.

Police attended a residence on Blenheim Street in Mitchell, where four people had been assaulted by a young person. Perth County Paramedic Services attended to two of the victims, who received minor injuries from the assault. 

A 17-year-old resident of Mitchell was arrested at the scene and charged with

• Assault (four counts)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

This was an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

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.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Stratford resident with Racing after he was caught speeding well above the speed limit last night.

At approximately 7:40 p.m. on May 31, 2021 a Huron County OPP officer was patrolling eastbound on Huron Road when the officer spotted a sport utility vehicle travelling westbound at a high rate of speed. A RADAR device was utilized and the speed of the vehicle was measured at a speed nearly 70 kilometres over the posted 80 km/h speed limit.

A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was subsequently charged with Racing. Joao DEOLIVEIRA, 46 years of age from Stratford has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed. The defendant now has a court appearance scheduled for July 6, 2021 at Provincial Offences Act Court in Goderich. His licence was automatically suspended for seven days and his vehicle was towed and impounded.

Huron County OPP remains committed to saving lives on roads, waterways and trails.  Remember, how you drive is everyone’s business, including ours. 

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break, enter and theft occurrence that took place south of Wingham last week.

Investigators have since learned the thief attended the victim’s business located on London Road sometime between 11:00 p.m. on May 27^th and 6:00 a.m. on May 28^th. The thief pried their way into the business through a man door and once inside the thief stole some cash from a cash box, two older model Samsung Galaxy tablets, an Epson projector, keys to some vehicles and some diagnostic equipment.

In total the stolen items are estimated to be worth approximately $5,000. 

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.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid criminal charges against a Wingham resident following a mischief occurrence that took place in Wingham last weekend. 

Shortly after 8:00 p.m. on May 28, 2021 Huron OPP officers received a call from a witness that reported a suspect was walking up and down Josephine Street spray painting various street signs, street lights and store fronts. An officer responded to the area and was able to locate the suspect. The accused was taken into custody and was ultimately charged.

George SEWERS, 28 years of age from Wingham has been charged with six counts of Mischief Under $5,000. The accused has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for July 5, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.