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Grey Bruce Reports 50 Active & 3 New Covid-19 Cases In Last 24 Hours

Testing and case counts reported as of 15:30 hrs, November 23, 2020:

3 new case(s) reported in past 24 hours in Grey Bruce; Blue Mountains – 1, Southgate – 2

1 preliminary positive case(s) pending confirmation;

If confirmed as positive, will be added to totals

If confirmed as a false positive, will not be added to the totals

​1 new indeterminate new case

If confirmed as positive, will be added to totals

If confirmed as a false positive, will not be added to the totals

283 confirmed cases to date (current cumulative total)

50 active case(s)

Active Probable Cases – 8

Probable cases are not lab confirmed, but high-risk contacts of an active case, and also symptomatic

280 High Risk Contacts associated with active cases (it takes a tremendous amount of effort to manage this number of high risk contacts. This number will keep increasing, unless we limit, starting today, our unprotected encounters with all people outside of our own households)

218 recovered cases; 15 cases referred to other health units

2 confirmed case(s) currently hospitalized in Grey Bruce

0 death(s)

36 confirmed cases reported in Health Care Workers working in Grey Bruce

0 facility(ies) in COVID-19 outbreak. Reported in Long-Term Care / Retirement Homes)

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

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

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11 Dead – Cedarcroft Outbreak Update

There are a total of 278 confirmed cases in Huron-Perth, with 40 cases currently active. There have been 15 new community cases added over the weekend. (Please note that one duplicate case file was adjusted on the weekend, meaning the total cases went to 263 before the 15 community cases were added for the current total of 278).

There are no active long-term care home outbreaks and no active school outbreaks

Cedarcroft Place Retirement Residence continues to be in outbreak.

Cedarcroft outbreak

HPPH was saddened to learn of the passing of two residents since we last reported who had tested positive for COVID-19. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of these individuals.

RESIDENTS:

Total number of deaths: 11

Total residents active: 13

Total residents recovered: 19

STAFF:

Total number of staff cases: 19

Total number of staff cases resolved: 18 (please note this case does not show on our website as staff resides outside of Huron Perth)

Total number of staff cases active: 1

Move to Orange-Restrict

There have been some questions on why the province moved Huron-Perth to the Orange-Restrict level of public health measures.

Our level is determined by multiple factors including

Rates of cases in our health unit and in neighbouring regions

Rates of cases that are not ‘epi-linked’ (not in a known chain of transmission which is suggestive of community transmission) in our health unit and in neighbouring regions

R (Reproduction number) in our health unit and in neighbouring regions

Hospital capacity in our health unit and in neighbouring regions

Public Health capacity to do Case and Contact Management in our health unit and in neighbouring regions

Additional information on what indicators the province uses when assessing the need for an area to move to a different level of public health measures can be found at COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open.

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19 Year Old Facing Facing First Degree Murder Charge

(ORILLIA, ON) – On November 19, 2020, approximately 8:22 p.m., a member of the public located a male with serious injuries laying on Coldwater Road, near Emily Street, Orillia. Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (CSPS) attended to find the male suffering from serious trauma. The 34 year old male, from Orillia, was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

As a result, a homicide investigation is being conducted by the Orillia OPP Crime Unit, with the assistance of OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB). The deceased has been identified as Derek SIMMERSON, age 34, from Orillia.

On Sunday, November 22, 2020, shortly after 11:00 a.m., members of the Orillia detachment of the OPP arrested a male in relation to this investigation. As a result, Justice SNACHE, age 19, of Severn Township, has been charged with First Degree Murder, contrary to Section 235(1) of the Criminal Code. The accused has been held for a bail hearing and is set to appear on November 23, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.

The OPP are asking anyone with information to contact us at 1-888-310-1122. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Sara Lynn HARBER – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On November 19, 2020 at approximately 11:40 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police responded to single motor vehicle personal injury collision on Highway 6 near Laird Road in the City of Guelph.

Police attended the collision scene 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 hospital for treatment of minor injuries sustained in the collision and for further testing.

Sara Lynn HARBER, 30-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Impaired Operation, Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code and Adult Novice Driver – BAC Above Zero contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. 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 22, 2020 to answer to the charges.

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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17 Year Old Caught Going 135 in an 80

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On November 22, 2020 at approximately 2:30 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Highway 6 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

The officer observed a black passenger van 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, a 17-year-old driver of Elora has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on May 5, 2021.

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

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135 in an 80 – PERRY

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On November 21, 2020 at approximately 7:30 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 7 near the Fourth Line in the Township of Centre Wellington.

The officer observed a silver motor 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 135 km/h.

As a result, Jason Patrick PERRY, 42-years-old of Fergus has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on May 5, 2021.

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

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16 Year Old Caught Going 140 in an 80

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On November 20, 2020 at approximately 10:50 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Highway 6 near Campbell Road in the Township of Centre Wellington.

The officer observed a black sedan 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 140 km/h.

As a result, a 16-year-old driver from Hanover has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on May 5, 2021.

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

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Stolen Vehicle Recovered In Swamp – Methamphetamine A Factor – CARTER Arrested

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – On November 18, 2020 at 12:16 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a possible vehicle fire, with a vehicle that was stuck in a swamp on Nawash Drive, on the Saugeen First Nation, ON.

Police attended and located several illegal items inside the vehicle. The vehicle driver was arrested for taking a motor vehicle without consent.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Brooke CARTER, 26 years-of-age, from Saugeen First Nation with the following offences:

Take motor vehicle without consent, section 335(1) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, section 91(1) CC

Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – Methamphetamine, section 4(1) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Possession of over 30 grams of dried Cannabis in a public place, section 8(1)(a) Cannabis Act

The accused was held for a bail hearing in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 19, 2020.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with this investigation, 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 $2,000.

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Arin VLECK Tasered & Arrested After Defecating On Restaurant Floor

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On November 20, 2020 at 6:04 a.m., officers from the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats complaint at a restaurant on Highway 6 & 21, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

Police were advised that a customer had entered the store, prior to the restaurant dining room being open to the public. The person became irate when asked to leave, and defecated on the floor and then threatened an employee prior to leaving the business.

Police attended and located the suspect near the restaurant. OPP officers deployed a Conducted Energy Weapon during the arrest of the suspect.

As a result of the investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Arin VLECK, 43 years-of-age, from Arran-Elderslie, ON with the following offences:

Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property, section 430(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a) CC

The accused was been released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 14, 2021.

Ontario Provincial Police is committed to preserving public safety. The Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) is a valuable intermediate use of force option that can be used in situations

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Hammer Attack – Kyle TODD Arrested

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On November 19, 2020 at 6:23 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a non-traffic collision incident on Highway 21, near Concession 7, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

Two vehicles travelling on Highway 21 were involved in an interaction. One of the vehicles stopped ahead of the other. The driver exited his vehicle and threw a claw hammer through the front window of the other vehicle as it approached, striking an occupant in the chest and causing broken glass to fall on several people inside the vehicle.

The victims were treated at hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Kyle TODD, 29 years-of-age, from Allenford, ON with the following offences:

Three counts of assault with a weapon, section 267(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Mischief under $5,000., section 430(4) CC

Mischief – destroys or damages property, section 430(1)(a) CC

The accused was held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 20, 2020.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with this investigation, 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 $2,000.

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Outbreak: Village Manor Management Taken Over By St-Mary’s General Hospital

Waterloo Region – On November 21, Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang issued Section 22 and Section 29.2 Orders to Village Manor and St. Mary’s General Hospital. This action will allow St-Mary’s General Hospital to take over management of this home during its COVID-19 outbreak and ensure that all appropriate measures to manage the outbreak are implemented.

Currently, there are 19 residents and three staff who have tested positive, including three residents who are currently hospitalized, and no deaths. Immediately following issuance of the Orders, a team from St-Mary’s Hospital went on site to begin their work.

“From the very beginning of this outbreak, health system partners and their resources have ‘wrapped around’ this home to help it manage its COVID-19 outbreak,” said Region of Waterloo Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang. “However, it has become clear that we need stronger and quicker action, which is why this Order has been issued.

“I would like to acknowledge the hard work of all those at Village Manor, as well as St. Mary’s Hospital and many partners such as the Waterloo-Wellington LHIN Home and Community Care Team, Dr. Sharon Bal, Community Concepts and Meals on Wheels, for their very valued partnership in assisting the home at this important time,” continued Dr. Wang. “This is a truly collaborative effort.”

“We know that outbreaks like this are difficult to manage and have seen this in other care settings,” said Lee Fairclough, President of St. Mary’s General Hospital. “Coming together to support the residents and dedicated staff at Village Manor will help to hopefully reduce the impact of the virus on them and the community. Thank you to all that that have stepped forward rapidly this past week and weekend to support this.”

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Hand Gun Seized In Kitchener Drug Bust

Incident #: WA20249404

Publish Date: Nov 23, 2020

Incident Date: Nov 20, 2020

Location: WEBER ST E, KITCHENER, ON Canada

On Friday, November 20, 2020, members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Drugs and Firearms Team with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team conducted a Criminal Code search warrant at a Motel in Kitchener. Officers searched a unit and recovered a loaded handgun with ammunition. They also seized suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, psilocybin, cannabis marihuana and pills. As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old adult male and a 34-year-old adult female both from Kitchener now face several criminal code and drugs and firearms-related charges. Members of the public are reminded to report suspicious activity to police at 519-570-9777. The public can also provide an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Arrest Made In Kitchener Shooting

Incident #: WA20242584

Publish Date: Nov 23, 2020

Incident Date: Nov 12, 2020

Location: WESTWOOD DR, KITCHENER, ON Canada

On November 20, 2020, Waterloo Regional Police arrested a 31-year-old Kitchener male in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on Westwood Drive in Kitchener on November 12, 2020. The male has been remanded into custody and faces firearms-related charges. This investigation is ongoing and investigators continue to seek the public’s assistance in identifying the male captured in the previously released images. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Published: Nov 17 2020 7:58PM

On November 17, 2020, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police arrested a 23-year-old Kitchener male on Holborn Drive in Kitchener, in connection to the shooting that occurred on Westwood Drive in Kitchener on November 12, 2020. The male has been held for a bail hearing and faces several charges including Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, and Discharging a Firearm from a Motor Vehicle. Further arrests are anticipated and investigators continue to seek the public’s assistance in identifying the male captured in these images. Anyone with information or video surveillance is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Published: Nov 16 2020 5:20PM

The Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate a shooting incident that occurred on Westwood Drive in Kitchener on November 12, 2020, at approximately 5:25 a.m. Investigators are looking to identify and speak with the male captured in these images. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. On Thursday, November 11, 2020, at approximately 5:25 a.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to the area of Westwood Drive in Kitchener for reports of shots fired. There was an extensive police presence in the area for most of the day. Police have located evidence confirming a shooting occurred and believe it is a targeted incident between individuals known to each other. Anyone with information on this incident, including witnesses or surveillance or dashcam video are encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Costy DESSOURCES – Drug Trafficking

(NIPIGON, ON) On November 22, 2020 at 8:37pm officers from the Nipigon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11-17 in Lyon Township (west of Nipigon) for a Highway Traffic Act offence.

Further investigation lead to officers locating and seizing a quantity of Oxycodone pills. The driver was also found to have an outstanding arrest warrant.

Costy DESSOURCES age 50 of Toronto, ON is charged with.

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody on November 23, 2020.

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Shooting – Description of vehicle and person of interest released

(KILLALOE, ON) – Members of the Killaloe OPP Detachment continue to investigate the incident involving a 20 year old woman from Etobicoke, who was airlifted to hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

Shortly after 2:00 p.m., on Friday October 2, 2020, members of the Killaloe OPP detachment responded to a 911 call at a residence on Silas Lane, in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Investigation has revealed the victim received the gunshot wound while walking off trail in the area of John Watson Road and Silas Lane.

Police information suggests that a vehicle seen in the area was an older model dark green GMC or Chevrolet pickup truck. The driver has been described as a white male, 40-60 years of age with light brown hair and a beard. The passenger has been described as a white male 30-40 years of age. The OPP would like to speak to these individuals.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Killaloe OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. If you have information that results in charges being laid, you qualify for a cash reward of up to $2000. All tips are anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display.