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(GODERICH, ON) – A resident of Exeter is facing a number of criminal charges following an arrest made by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers earlier this month.

On May 19, 2021 at approximately 8:45 p.m. Huron OPP officers received information that an individual was just observed out in the public failing to abide by her court imposed curfew condition. 

Officers responded to Suncoast Drive and South Street and were successful in locating the suspect. During the arrest of the accused she resisted and assaulted one of the officers. A subsequent search of the accused found her to be in possession of suspected fentanyl.

Carly JOHNS, 26 years of age from South Huron has been charged with the following offences:

·        Assault Peace Officer

·        Resist Peace Officer

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 4 Counts

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 28, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have charged a Central Huron resident with an Operation Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus charge following a traffic investigation early this morning.

This morning at approximately 12:20 a.m. a Huron OPP officer came across a pickup truck that was stopped on Winthrop Road near London Road. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noticed signs the driver had consumed some alcohol. 

A roadside screening test was conducted and the driver registered a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. The driver provided two samples of breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were analyzed to be above the legal limit.

Nathan KERR, 34 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 12, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. The accused’s vehicle was towed and his driver’s licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – In November of 2020, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) uniform and Crime Unit members commenced an investigation into a report of a series of historical sexual assaults and other sex-related offences which occurred in multiple jurisdictions between 2003 and 2020.

The Wellington County OPP has further charged Michael Bradley HURST, 43-years-old of Palmerston with 10 counts of Sexual Assault contrary to the Criminal Code.

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

Investigators believe that there may be additional victims and any person with information regarding this ongoing investigation 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.

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, including Victim Services of Wellington County which can be reached at 519-824-1212. As well, a toll free call can be placed to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline www.awhl.org/home at 1-866-863-0511 or Male Survivors of Sexual Assault at 1-866-887-0015 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential.

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

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) removed four impaired drivers from local roadways during the long weekend. All drivers were subject to the 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment as per statute.

Taylor Patrick MILNE, 39-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus.

Karen COTTINGHAM, 50-years-old of Mount Forest has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus.

Christopher ST. DENIS, 22-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus.

Matthew BELLAIRE, 28-years-old of Waterloo has been charged with Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation – 80 Plus.

All Accused persons will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.

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

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver after they were speeding more than 65km/h over the limit in the Municipality of West Perth.

On May 24, 2021, just after 12:00 a.m., police stopped a vehicle on the Perth Line 34, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

As a result, a 17-year- old driver of Mitchell, has been charged with:

• Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed
• Novice Driver- B.A.C above 0
• Driving Motor Vehicle with Unsealed Bottle of Liquor

A seven day driving suspension and seven day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals from London with numerous offences after they were caught this past weekend with stolen copper wire.

Just after 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021 Huron OPP officers received a call about two suspicious individuals that were parked near the former Bluewater Youth Corrections Centre located on Bluewater Highway. Officers arrived on scene shortly after and located one of the individuals sleeping inside the gated area. Upon speaking with the suspect the investigating officer observed several bags full of cut copper wire that was taken from the nearby facility.

The accused was placed under arrest and was taken into custody. Some additional investigation revealed there was an accomplice involved. Additional officers responded to the scene and the accomplice was later located and taken into custody. 

The estimated value of the recovered stolen copper wire is approximately $1,200.

Robert MacMILLAN, 38 years of age from London has been charged with the following criminal charges:

• Possession of Break-In Instruments
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Fail to Comply with Release Order – Two Counts
• Theft Under $5,000
• Break and Enter – Commit Indictable Offence

He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 14, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Daniel OKOKO-KALONDA, 43 years of age from London has been charged with:

• Theft Under $5,000
• Break and Enter – Commit Indictable Offence
• Possession of Break-In Instruments

He was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 19, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid a Racing charge against a resident of London following a traffic stop that took place this past Victoria Day weekend.

Just before 8:00 p.m. on May 22, 2021 a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on Huron Road near Pondsview Road when he observed a compact car travelling westbound at a high rate of speed. The officer used a RADAR device to measure the speed of the vehicle and it was determined the vehicle was travelling in excess of 130 km/h; well above the 80 km/h speed limit.

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was subsequently charged.

Dustin MUNZER, 25 years of age from London has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed. The driver now has a court date scheduled for July 6, 2021 at Provincial Offences Court in Goderich. 

The vehicle was impounded and the driver was served with an automatic seven day driver’s licence suspension.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A London resident is facing a court date and an automatic 7-day driver’s licence suspension following a Racing charge laid this past weekend by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). 

On Sunday, May 23, 2021 at approximately 8:30 p.m. a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on Huron Road (Highway 8) when he observed a car speeding well above the posted 80 km/h zone limit. A RADAR device was utilized to measure the speed of the vehicle and it accurately measured the vehicle’s speed in excess of 130 km/h. 

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was subsequently charged. 

Rachel BEDEK, 29 years of age from London has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed. The driver now has a court date scheduled for July 6, 2021 at Provincial Offences Court in Goderich. 

The motor vehicle was impounded and the driver was served with an automatic seven day driver’s licence suspension. 

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On May 26, 2021 at 9:47 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police, London-Middlesex EMS and North Middlesex Fire, responded to a single vehicle collision on Nairn Road, North Middlesex Township.

As a result, Cale DUENK, a 33-year-old from Exeter has been charged with:

•  Operation while impaired – drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada
•   Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on July 16, 2021 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.