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Tyler SMITH Arrested For Stealing Again

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A Morris-Turnberry resident is facing a shoplifting charge after he was caught last week stealing from a grocery store in Wingham.

Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on November 23, 2020 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer happened to be in the right spot at the right time in Wingham when a shoplifting incident unfolded.

The officer watched as a store employee yelled at and followed a suspect out of a grocery store for shoplifting. The officer quickly took action and detained the suspect. A subsequent search revealed the suspect had taken several items of food from the store.

Tyler SMITH, 35 years of age from Morris-Turnberry has been charged with Theft Under $5,000. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 11, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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Methamphetamine Bust – TUNN, DENNISTON, HAUGEN & HAUGEN

(PEMBROKE, ON) – On November 26, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of Pembroke Street West in the City of Pembroke. As a result of the search warrant police located and seized a quantity of drugs, cell phones, and drug paraphernalia. Four individuals were arrested at the scene.

Richard Clarence TUNN age 60, James DENNISTON age 65, Gregory Paul HAUGEN age 52, and Paul Gregson HAUGEN age 19, each face the following charges under the CDSA:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone

 Gregory Paul HAUGEN faces an additional charged under the CDSA of possession of a schedule III substance – psilocybin. 

All four accused persons were released with conditions and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on December 22, 2020.

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Fatal Collision Update – 33 Year Old From Howick Facing Careless Driving Causing Death Charge

(HOWICK, ON) – A fatal two-vehicle crash that took place this summer on Harriston Road has now resulted in charges against a Howick resident. 

Brandon COX, a 24-year-old from Clifford was killed in the collision that took place on August 19, 2020 west of Harriston.

Investigators from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team and the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment conducted the investigation and it was determined the defendant’s pickup truck had crossed over the centre line into the path of the deceased’s vehicle.  

Nathan CRAWFORD, a 33-year-old from Howick is facing the following charges:

·        Careless Driving Causing Death

·        Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

·        Driver – Fail to Properly Wear Seat Belt

A court date has been scheduled for January 5, 2021 at Provincial Offences Court in Goderich. 

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Head-on Collison Caused By Drunk Driver Going Wrong Way – CHACALOS

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police is disappointed to report that the Festive RIDE campaign that began on November 26, 2020 has netted two impaired drivers over the course of the weekend.

On Saturday November 28, 2020 at 11:15 p.m. police responded to a head on collision on Highway 11 North near Beaver Ridge Road after a driver entered the highway and began travelling south in the northbound lanes. Fortunately the victim was able to take some evasive action and escaped with non-life-threatening injuries. Police arrested and charged 49 year-old Tom CHACALOS of Bracebridge, ON with Impaired Operation CC 320.14(1)(b) and Operation Causing Bodily Harm CC 320.14(2). Both drivers were taken to hospital and later released. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on January 5, 2020 to answer to his charges.

On Sunday November 29, 2020 just before 7:00 p.m. officers were called to a commercial area on Taylor Road in Bracebridge, ON where a man was being seen by paramedics due to concerns over his condition. Police commenced an investigation and have charged 34 year-old Shane HALL of Algonquin Highlands with Impaired Operation CC 320.14(1)(a) and Resist Peace Officer CC 129(a). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on December 29, 2020 to answer to his charges.

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Drunk Driver Arrested On Highway 7 – MCBROOM

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On November 29, 2020, at approximately 4:30 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motor vehicle driving erratically on Highway 7 near Watson Road in the Township of Guelph-Eramosa.

Police located the vehicle and spoke with the driver and determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were place under arrest. The driver was transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

Rebecca Lynn MCBROOM, 26-years-old of Toronto has been charged with Impaired Operation-alcohol or drug, Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood), and Operate Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor.

 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 January 8, 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.

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All Schools Closed

All schools closed today (Dec 1)

There is a system wide closure today. All schools closed to students and staff. Any students who are able, should login to Google Classroom for assignments. Today is Tuesday December 1 and all AMDSB schools are closed to students and staff due to weather. Students should login to Google Classroom for assignments and to check in with the teacher. 

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Thousands Of Weed Plants Seized

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – County of Brant, Oxford, Norfolk, Huron and Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) with the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team along with Niagara Regional Police Criminal Investigations Unit executed a search warrant at a business on Brant School Road in Cainsville in the County of Brant on November 26, 2020.

Police located nearly $100,000 in stolen property and several thousand illegal cannabis plants.

As a result of the warrant the following persons were arrested and charged:

Duc Sai LUONG 57-years-old of Mississauga Ontario has been charged with:

  • Possession of Property obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Section 354 (1) (a) of The Criminal Code of Canada
  • Possession of Property obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Section 354 (1) (a) of The Criminal Code of Canada

Duc NGO 42-years-old of Toronto Ontario has been charged with:

  • Possession of Property obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Section 354 (1) (a) of The Criminal Code of Canada
  • Cultivate, propagate or harvest Illicit Cannabis not in a dwelling Contrary to Section 12 (6) (a) of The Cannabis Act.

Houng NGUYEN 48years-old of Toronto Ontario has been charged with:

  • Possession of Property obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Section 354 (1) (a) of The Criminal Code of Canada
  • Cultivate, propagate or harvest Illicit Cannabis not in a dwelling Contrary to Section 12 (6) (a) of The Cannabis Act.

Long TRAN 41-years-old of North York Ontario has been charged with:

  • Possession of Property obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Section 354 (1) (a) of The Criminal Code of Canada
  • Cultivate, propagate or harvest Illicit Cannabis not in a dwelling Contrary to Section 12 (6) (a) of The Cannabis Act.

The accused persons will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford at a later date to answer to their charges.

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant 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.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Trent JACKSON – Methamphetamine, Drunk Driving,

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Friday, November 27, 2020, at approximately 10:04 p.m., an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment stopped and investigated a vehicle at a Charlotteville Road 5, Charlotteville, Norfolk County address.

As a result, police charged 19-year-old Trent Jason JACKSON of Norfolk County, Ontario with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus,

·        Possession of Methamphetamine,  

·        Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero,

·        Driver fail to surrender licence, and

·        Fail to surrender insurance card.

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

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Puppies & Trail Camera Stolen

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Friday, November 27, 2020, at approximately 8:40 p.m., the Norfolk County Detachment received a report of a theft from a Tisdale Road, Delhi, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that between 6:40 p.m., and 8:40 p.m., unknowns attended the address and removed two puppies and trail camera from the property.

The animals are described as approximately 5 months old and are a mixture of Ridgeback, Mastiff, Newfoundlander and Shepard. Both dogs area females and are tan in colour.

Members of the Norfolk County OPP are continuing to investigate and are seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation. If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Grey Bruce Public Health Unit Health Departments

9 New Covid-19 Cases In Grey Bruce

Testing and case counts reported as of 15:30 hrs, November 30, 2020:
9 new case(s) reported in past 24 hours in Grey Bruce; Kincardine  – 3, Arran-Elderslie – 2,  Hanover – 1, Grey Highlands – 1, Southgate – 1,  West Grey – 1
336 confirmed cases to date (current cumulative total)
50 active case(s)
7  Active Probable Cases
Probable cases are not lab confirmed, but high-risk contacts of an active case, and also symptomatic

216 High Risk Contacts associated with active cases
271 recovered cases; 
15 cases referred to other health units
0 confirmed case(s) currently hospitalized in Grey Bruce
0 death(s)
37 confirmed cases reported in Health Care Workers working in Grey Bruce 
1 facility(ies) in COVID-19 outbreak. Reported in Long-Term Care / Retirement Homes)

  • Golden Dawn Senior Citizen Home (Long-Term Care)

0 facility(ies) in COVID-19 outbreak Reported in Schools

0 facility(ies) in COVID-19 outbreak Reported in Daycares

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Health Departments Huron Perth Public Health

Outbreak Update: 12 Dead At Cedarcroft

  • There are a total of 333 cumulative confirmed cases in Huron-Perth (15 added since Saturday), with 52 cases currently active.
    • The new cases are in: Central Huron (2), South Huron (1), North Perth (6), Perth East (2), Perth South (1), and Stratford (4) and one was reassigned to another health unit
  • There continue to be 2 long-term care home outbreaks, and the Cedarcroft Retirement Home outbreak continues
  • We have one private school continuing in Outbreak
  • We currently have 4 people in hospital who are community members (not related to the Cedarcroft outbreak).

Cedarcroft outbreak

We sadly learned of the passing of a Cedarcroft resident who had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing residual effects following recovery from the COVID-19 infection.

The current status of the Cedarcroft outbreak is 45 confirmed cases in residents, and 23 cases in staff:

RESIDENTS:

  • Total number of deaths: 12
  • Total residents active: 2
  • Total residents recovered: 31 (a recovered resident is now captured under death)

STAFF:

  • Total number of staff cases: 23
  • Total number of staff cases resolved: 19
  • Total number of staff cases active: 4

TESTING

  • We received the results of our fifth round of prevalence testing on 12 residents and all 12 were negative. (Prevalence testing is done on asymptomatic residents who had previously tested negative.)
  • The fourth round of prevalence testing on 49 staff has been completed and two staff tested positive.

Schools Update

  • The outbreak status continues for Northside Christian School and the school remains closed to all staff and students. Based on further investigation, HPPH has decided to extend the closure of the school until at least December 11. HPPH will determine when the outbreak is over and when the school can be reopened
  • There are confirmed cases at Goderich Collegiate in Goderich and Anne Hathaway elementary school in Stratford
    • Each of the schools has 1 confirmed case
    • Our case and contact management team have followed up with close contacts and instructed them to isolate.
  • There are 4 confirmed cases at St. Marys Catholic school in Listowel. Three cohorts have been dismissed. HPPH staff are continuing their investigation and are following up with close contacts.

Public Health will contact you if you are considered a high-risk/close contact to a confirmed case and will provide further direction. If you do not hear from public health, then it has been determined that you are not a close contact.

Class Order regarding Self Isolation

  • As you may know, I issued a Class Order under Section 22 of Ontario’s Health Protection and Promotion Act, which came into effect November 29.
    • The Order is a legal measure that authorizes the health unit to enforce individual compliance with public health measures
    • The key focus of this Order is to ensure people who have been told to self-isolate by public health or a healthcare provider are doing so.
    • As of today, no one has yet been fined under this Order.
    • We continue to work with our relevant partners and stakeholders regarding an enforcement strategy.

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Drunk Driver Arrested – SCHEFFEL

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On November 29, 2020, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motor vehicle driving erratically on Wellington Road 123 near Palmerston.

Police located the vehicle and spoke with the driver and determined that they had alcohol in their body. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

Andrea Roberta SCHEFFEL, 39-years-old of North Perth has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) 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 December 18, 2020.

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.

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18 Year Old Caught Going 105 In A 50 – MESSAM

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On November 27, 2020 at approximately 2:30 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 16 in the hamlet of Damascus.

The officer observed a southbound motor vehicle travelling at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 50 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 105 km/h.

April Lynn MESSAM, 18-year-old of Grand Valley has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Provincial Offences Court – Guelph on May 5, 2021. The vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

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Martin A. PEDERSEN – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On Thursday November 26, 2020 at approximately 6:30 p.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a passenger vehicle in a ditch on Little Road near Wellington Road 36 in Puslinch Township.

Police located the vehicle and while speaking with the driver determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to a local police station for further testing.

Martin A. PEDERSEN, 42-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) 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 December 18, 2020.

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.

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Tractor Trailer Driver Attempts To Flee Scene After Causing Collision – Dilpreet SINGH Arrested

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On November 29, 2020, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with the Guelph Police Service, Guelph Fire Department, and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service responded to a three-vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer and two passenger vehicles. The collision occurred at the intersection of Hanlon Parkway at Kortright Road in the City of Guelph.

Initial reports indicated that a northbound tractor-trailer collided into the back of a vehicle causing a chain-reaction collision. The driver of tractor-trailer ran from the scene and was arrested nearby by members of the Guelph Police Service.  The truck driver was then turned over to the OPP.

Two occupants in one of the vehicles were transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

Dilpreet SINGH, 25-years-old of Brampton has been charged with two counts Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm and two counts of Fail to Stop at Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. 

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on January 8, 2021 to answer to the charges.

 The Wellington County OPP is asking anyone that may have witnessed this collision to please call 1-888-310-1122.