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(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) –  A resident of Goderich has been arrested and is facing Impaired Operation charges stemming from a single vehicle crash that was investigated by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) late last year.  

On Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 1:41 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and Lucknow Fire Department responded to a single vehicle collision located on Bluewater Veteran’s Highway south of Amberley. Upon arrival first responders located a pickup truck that was upside down in the ditch and a driver that was trapped inside. Emergency responders were able to extricate the driver and were able to transport him to hospital for his injuries. 

While speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had consumed some alcohol and was displaying some signs of impairment. Due to the driver’s injuries he was unable to provide a breath sample. However, a blood sample analysis was completed by a toxicologist and police were later informed the driver registered a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit.      

The driver has since been arrested and released. Adam CHILTON, 38 years of age from Goderich has been charged with Operation While Impaired & Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). A court date has been scheduled for May 3, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On March 21, 2021 at 8:06 p.m. members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to motor vehicle stopped in the live lane of traffic on Highway 6, near Grey Road 6, in the Township of Southgate.  

OPP officers attended the scene and located the driver. The involved driver was arrested for impaired driving. A breath test recorded readings over four time the legal limit of 80 milligrams (mgs) of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. 

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged William NEUDORF, 30 years-of-age, from Georgina, with the following offences:

• Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
• Operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs or more, section 320.14(1)(b) CCC
• Drive a vehicle with cannabis readily available, section 12(1) of the Cannabis Act 2017
• Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor, section 32(1) Liquor Licence Act

The accused’s driver’s licence is suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on April 29, 2021

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On March 21, 2021 at 11:28 a.m. Grey Bruce OPP responded to a disturbance on Bruce Road 8, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

A suspect made threats against another person at a residence and also caused mischief to their property. The suspect left the scene prior to police arrival.

As a result of this investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for James WALKER, 39 years-of-age, from South Bruce Peninsula.

On March 22, 2021 Grey Bruce OPP located the accused in a motor vehicle on Bruce Road 13, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged WALKER with the following offences:

• Assault a Peace Officer, section 270(1) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
• Resist a Peace Officer, section 129(a) CCC
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a) CCC
• Six(6) counts of failing to comply with release order, section 145(5)(a) CCC
• Mischief under $5,000., section 430(4) CCC
• Mischief – destroys or damages property, section 430(1(a) CCC

The accused was held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on March 23, 2021.

(WARWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – On March 24, 2021 at 2:20 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a possible impaired driver in Warwick Township.

Lambton OPP members attended the area where they located the vehicle on Nauvoo Road and initiated a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage, at which time a roadside screening device was administered. A reading of “FAIL” was determined. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and provided two samples over the legal limit.

As a result, Patricia HARPER, 64-years-old of Warwick Township has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) pursuant to the Criminal Code.

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) –  Two residents of South Huron are facing charges following a crash early yesterday morning south of Clinton. 

On Wednesday, March 23, 2021 at 5:49 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a single vehicle collision located on London Road south of Clinton. Upon arrival officers located a sport utility vehicle that had struck a hydro pole and had rolled onto its hood. Fortunately for the occupants they escaped the crash with minimal injuries.   

The subsequent investigation revealed the unlicensed driver was operating the vehicle while impaired by a drug. Additionally, the driver and passenger were found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. 

The driver was arrested and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment where they completed an evaluation conducted by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE). Upon completion of the evaluation the driver was deemed to be impaired by a drug.

Jordan WOODS, 25 years of age from Exeter has been charged with Impaired Operation, Resist Peace Officer and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine.

Craig SNELL, 40 years of age from Exeter has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order – Two Counts. 

Both accused have since been released from custody with court appearances scheduled for May 3, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.  

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On March 23, 2021 at approximately 3:00 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Highway 6 south of Arthur. The officer observed a passenger vehicle travelling northbound at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 185 km/h.

As a result, Christopher WILLIAMS, 43-years-old of Listowel, has been charged with Stunt Driving-Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on July 7, 2021. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(MEAFORD, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid additional charges in connection with the disappearance and death of a 25 year old male in early 2020.

On May 3, 2020, Grey Bruce OPP received a report of a missing person. The body of Emerson SPRUNG of Meaford was then located on May 6, 2020. Soon afterward, the OPP arrested and charged a 34 year old Meaford resident with First Degree Murder, under section 235(1) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC).

On July 22, 2020 as a result of the ongoing investigation, two additional people were arrested and charged:  

• Laurel CAMPBELL, 28 years old from Municipality of Meaford, has been charged with Accessory After the Fact to Murder, Section 240 CCC.  
• Bridget Taylor SMITH, 25 years old from Municipality of Meaford, has been charged with Accessory After the Fact to Murder, Section 240 CCC.

On March 23, 2021, Grey Bruce OPP, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, have now additionally charged these two individuals with two counts each of Failing to Comply With Release Order, Section 145(5)(a) CCC.

Both these accused were held for bail hearings in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on March 24, 2021.

(BLUEWATER, ON) –  A resident of South Huron is facing a number of charges in relation to an Impaired Driving investigation that took place over the weekend in Hensall.

On Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to Oxford Street East in Hensall to investigate a report of a possible impaired driver that had just collided with a hydro pole and left the scene. Officers responded to Hensall and were able to locate the driver of the suspect vehicle a short distance away.

Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer observed the driver to be displaying several signs of impairment. Further, when the officer attempted to arrest the driver for impaired operation the driver refused to comply with demands and resisted arrest. 

After a brief struggle officers were able to gain control of the accused and he was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment in Clinton for breath tests. The accused later provided two samples of his breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician. Both samples were found to be above the legal limit.

Wade KENNEDY, 30 years of age, from South Huron has been charged with Impaired Operation, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus, Dangerous Operation and Resist Peace Officer. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 10, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.  

(WEST PERTH, ON) – A two vehicle collision in the Municipality of West Perth yesterday morning sent one driver to hospital with serious injuries.

On March 22 2021, just after 10:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Perth Fire Department, and the Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a two vehicle collision on Line 44, in the Municipality of West Perth. The preliminary investigation has indicated that a pick-up truck travelling eastbound on Line 44 crossed the centre line, and struck a tow truck travelling westbound. The pick-up truck entered the ditch, and came to rest in a field.

The driver of the pick-up truck was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the tow truck was not injured.

The cause of the collision is still being investigated.

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) – One person is facing a number of charges following an incident in Municipality of North Perth.

On March 11 2021, just after 2:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a suspicious vehicle travelling on Line 57 in the Municipality of North Perth. The investigating officer believed the driver was wanted on an outstanding warrant. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, it failed to stop, and a tire deflation device was used by an assisting officer to slow the vehicle. During the interaction, the suspect vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign, drove into a police cruiser, and then ended up in a ditch on Perth Road 164. There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

The suspect fled the scene on foot, breaking into a nearby garage at a residence, where they were located with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the OPP Canine Unit.

As a result, Joseph CLUETT, 25, of Mitchell, has been charged with:

• Flight from Peace Officer
• Dangerous Operation
• Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code
• Break, Enter a Dwelling House With Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
• Failure to Comply with Release Order – other than attend court
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On March 20, 2021 at 12:37 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on an all-terrain vehicle (atv) on Proton Street in the Village of Dundalk, in the Township of Southgate.

Offices spoke with the driver, who was currently prohibited from driving, from a previous incident.        

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Jarvis-Jerald TOUGAS-BALL, 25 years-of-age, from Mono, with operation while prohibited, section 320.18(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada and no number plate showing permit number, Regulation 316 16(1) Highway Traffic Act.

The involved atv was towed and will be impounded for 45 days.

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on April 29, 2021.

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

Thames Centre, ON – On March 19, 2021 at 5:35 p.m., Police were dispatched to the report of a motor vehicle collision, involving two vehicles, on Nissouri Road in Thames Center.

As a result of the collision, one vehicle left the roadway. One occupant was transported to hospital with minor injuries as a result of the collision. There were no other injuries reported.

Police have charged 29-year-old, Doug RICHARDSON, of Dorchester with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
• 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 an Ontario Court of Justice on April 22, 2021 to speak to the charges.

Middlesex Centre, ON – On March 18, 2021 at 11:53 p.m., Middlesex OPP observed a speeding motor vehicle travelling 50km/h in excess of the posted speed limit on Richmond Street, Middlesex Center. 

Police have charged a 35-year-old driver of London, ON with:

• Stunt Driving- excessive speed as per section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act.

The driver’s vehicle was impounded at the roadside and the individual’s 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.

Middlesex Centre, ON – On March 20, 2021, Middlesex OPP responded to an address on St. John’s Drive, Arva, Middlesex Centre Township. Sometime during the overnight hours of March 20, unknown suspects entered a residence on and made off with the complainants identification and personal vehicle, a black BMW 321, 4 door sedan, which had been parked in the garage. Police were dispatched to a second break and enter, after-the-fact, on Croydon Drive in Arva. The complainant had personal items stolen as well as identification. The investigation into both break and enters is ongoing.

Middlesex Centre, ON – On March 20, 2021, Middlesex OPP were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle on East River Road, Chippewas of the Thames Frist Nation. 

Police have charged 36-year-old, Natasha BURCH, of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
• 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 an Ontario Court of Justice on April 26, 2021 to speak to the charges.

(Southwest Middlesex) – On, March 21, 2021 at 7:16 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police, local fire and Middlesex-London EMS, responded to the report of a 9-yr-old child injured, as a result of an ATV accident on Springfield Road, Southwest Middlesex Township.

As a result of the collision and unknown extent of injuries, the child was transported to hospital via Air Ornge.

The child sustained non-life threatening injuries in the collision.

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.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) –  A resident of Clinton totalled his vehicle and is now facing Impaired Operation charges following a crash that took place this past weekend west of Clinton.

Just after 9:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a single vehicle crash on Bayfield Road near Parr Line.

The driver managed to escape serious injuries however his pickup truck was completely demolished after it rolled in the ditch. Once the driver was medically cleared he was taken into custody for impaired operation.

The driver was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP Detachment where he provided two samples of his breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician. Both samples were found to be above the legal limit. 

Michael STEPHEN, 31 years of age, from Clinton has been charged with Impaired Operation & Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 12, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(BRANT COUNTY, ON – On Saturday, March 20, 2021 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police received three separate reports for traffic complaints from concerned members of the public. Three different incidents resulted in three vehicles impounded and three drivers charged after they were located in the town of Paris.

Police have charged:

• Tammy Arlene NOONAN, 38 years-of-age of Paris, with Operation while impaired – alcohol or drug,
• Christopher Graham SIDE, 39 years-of-age of Cambridge, with Operation while impaired – alcohol or drug and Dangerous Operation, and
• Kyle CROFT, 20 years-of-age of Flamborough, with Operation while impaired – alcohol or drug, Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), Young driver – BAC above zero and Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

All three accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in the Brantford Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to speak to the charges.

The Brant County 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.

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.crimestoppersbb.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.