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(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On March 14, 2021 at approximately 4:30 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 7 near Sideroad 10 in the Township of Centre Wellington.

The officer observed a passenger vehicle travelling southbound 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 135 km/h.

As a result, Mitchell Anthony LEE, 18-years-old of Elora has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle-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 June 2, 2021.

Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – On Sunday, March 21, 2021, at approximately 2:01 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) County of Brant Detachment received a traffic complaint from a concerned member of the public on Highway 403 in the County of Brant.

Officers located the involved vehicle after it exited the highway. After initiating a traffic stop, police located a loaded handgun in the vehicle.

Tom SHADE, 38 years-of-age of Timmins has been charged with the following offences: 

• Dangerous operation,
• Possession of property obtained by crime,
• Operation while prohibited,
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and
• Numerous other weapons related charges.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On March 14, 2021, at approximately 11:15 p.m. a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a suspicious vehicle parked behind a business on Main Street South in Mount Forest.

As police approached to investigate, one occupant of the vehicle fled on foot but was located moments later by another officer.  During the investigation, police located a pair of brass knuckles and a substance believed to be methamphetamine.

The driver and another passenger were arrested after police discovered that were in possession of a quantity of drugs including cocaine and methamphetamine. Police also seized a stun gun, drug paraphernalia, and Canadian currency.

As a result of the investigation, Gordon KOSTAL 39-years-old of Arthur, has been charged with Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance-Methamphetamine, Possession of a Prohibited Device for a Dangerous Purpose, and Fail to Comply with Prohibition Order. The Accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of Justice – Guelph on March 31, 2021.

Courtney Elizabeth SNYDER 36-years-old of Arthur, has been charged with Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking-Methamphetamine, Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking-Cocaine, Possession of a Prohibited Device for a Dangerous Purpose, and Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition.  The Accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of Justice – Guelph on April 9, 2021.

Dean Primus MITCHELMORE 45-years-old of Orillia, has been charged with Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking-Methamphetamine, Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking-Cocaine, and Resist Peace Officer.  The Accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of Justice – Guelph on April 9, 2021.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On March 17, 2021 at approximately 10:45 p.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint involving a passenger vehicle driving erratically on Gordon Street near St. David Street North in Fergus.  

Police located the vehicle and while speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion that the driver was impaired by the consumption of alcohol. When the driver was placed under arrest, it was reported that they became combative and assaulted a police officer.

The driver was transported to a local OPP operations centre where they failed to comply with the Breath Demand and refuse to provide a suitable breath sample.

Tanner Quintin PAGE, 26-years-old of Fergus has been charged with;

• Impaired Operation- Drug or Alcohol
• Refusal to Comply with Demand
• Resist Peace Officer
• Assault a Peace Officer

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 April 23, 2021 to answer to the charges.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) –  A Kitchener resident is facing a long list of charges following a rollover crash that took place yesterday afternoon south of Wroxeter.

Just before 6:00 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and North Huron Fire Department responded to a single vehicle rollover crash located on McDonald Line between Amberley Road and C Line Road. 

Upon arrival officers located a damaged compact car that had left the gravel roadway and rolled when it hit the ditch. 

Upon speaking with a witness police learned the driver had fled into nearby forested area. Officers caught a glance of the fleeing suspect and were able to successfully track the suspect and an arrest was made. 

While dealing with the accused the investigating officer noted the driver was displaying several signs of impairment by a drug. Following an assessment at the hospital for potential injuries a drug recognition evaluation was conducted. Upon completion of the examination, the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) determined the driver was indeed impaired by a drug.

A search of the accused was conducted and it resulted in police seizing a replica pistol, quantities of suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl. Additional checks on the accused revealed the accused was breaching conditions of an earlier court release.

Jacqueline SHERRING, 24 years of age from Kitchener has been charged with:

·        Impaired Operation

·        Operation While Prohibited – (2) counts

·        Failure to Comply with Release Order

·        Possession of an Imitation Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking – Fentanyl

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 26, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A Goderich resident is facing an Impaired Operation charge following a traffic complaint that was investigated by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) last week.

On March 11, 2021 at approximately 10:16 p.m. Huron County OPP received a complaint about a sedan that was travelling in an erratic manner from Benmiller onto Base Line. Shortly thereafter, an OPP officer spotted the suspect vehicle travelling southbound on Base Line. A traffic stop was conducted and while speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver was displaying signs of impairment by way of a drug.

The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for impaired operation and was transported to Stratford where a drug recognition evaluation was conducted. Upon completion of the evaluation the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) determined the driver was impaired by a drug.

Brittany HANSEN, 22 years of age, from Goderich has been charged with Impaired Operation. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 12, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(BROCKTON, ON) – On March 13, 2021 at 2:40 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle along Side road 30 north in Brockton. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol and was driving without a license.

Robert TAYLOR, 62-years-old, of Hanover was charged with Impaired Driving, Operate over 80 milligrams, 7 counts of Drive while Prohibited, 2 counts of Drive while Suspended and Fail to Comply with Undertaking. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on April 28, 2021 to answer to the charges.

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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On March 10, 2021 at 9:03 p.m. the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fail to remain collision between a car and a cyclist on Rouse Road, near Bruce Road 9, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

The cyclist was riding a bicycle on Rouse Road when they were struck by a car. The car did not stop and offer assistance or wait for police to arrive at the scene. The car fled the area.

The involved driver and car have been located.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce have charged Rodney WRIGHT, 53 years-of-age, from Wiarton, with fail to stop at accident causing bodily harm, section 320.16(2) Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused must appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on April 15, 2021.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) On March 18, 2021 at 6:26 p.m. Grey Bruce OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Garafraxa Street, in the Village of Chatsworth, in the Township of Chatsworth.

A driver had turned onto the roadway out of a parking lot in front of another vehicle, causing a collision. There were no injuries.   

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Taja CHASCHOWY, 45 years-of-age, from Markdale, ON with the following offences:

• Operation while prohibited, section 320.18(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
• Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
• Turn not in safety, section 142(1) HTA
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance, section 2(1)(a) Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
• The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on April 29, 2021.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On March 17, 2021, members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. with a member of West Region OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD) on Bruce Avenue in Kincardine. At 6:50 p.m., a vehicle stopped at the R.I.D.E. checkpoint and officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Colin MACPHERSON, 29-years-old, of Chatsworth, was charged with Operate over 80 Milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on May 12, 2021 to answer to the charge.

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.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) On March 15, 2021 at 3:55 p.m. Grey Bruce OPP responded to a disturbance on Garafraxa Street, in the Village of Chatsworth, in the Township of Chatsworth.

A person had entered a residence and assaulted the occupant, who received minor injuries.  

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Emmanuel KLOUVIDAKIS, 84 years-of-age, from Chatsworth, ON with assault, section 266 Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) and unlawfully in a dwelling house, section 349(1) CCC.

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

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at approximately 11:10 p.m., while assisting the London Police Service on a separate incident involving a stolen motor vehicle, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police, Oneida and Chippewa Police Service and Elgin OPP located the vehicle at a residence on Oneida of the Thames First Nation.

As officers were on scene, an unrelated motor vehicle entered through the police barricade, struck an unoccupied OPP cruiser and narrowly missed multiple officers on foot.

The vehicle fled from the scene and was later recovered. The vehicle had also previously been reported as stolen.

No injuries were reported. The OPP cruiser sustained significant damage and was towed from the scene.

The investigation remains ongoing.

(ESSEX, ON) – Police are looking for suspects after a robbery at a residence in the Town of Essex.

On March 17, 2021, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at a residence on Brien Avenue in the Town of Essex. Two suspects entered the residence, assaulted the victim and stole a variety of items. The suspects then fled the scene in an unknown direction.

The victim was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

The Essex County OPP Major Crime Unit is asking anyone with information regarding this or any other incident to call the OPP 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.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.