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(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On November 7, 2020 at 7:28 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a suspicious person loitering on Toronto Street North in the Town of Markdale, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

OPP patrolled the area and located a person sleeping in the vestibule by an ATM machine in a bank lobby.

The person was bound by release conditions resulting from an unrelated occurrence. This person was found to not be complying with these conditions.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP charged Brooke BEACOCK, 34 years-of-age from Orangeville, ON with failing to comply with Undertaking, section 145(4)(a) Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is required to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 28, 2021.

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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On November 9, 2020 at 12:25 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a (grey) pick-up truck on Highway 6, near Centre Diagonal Road in South Bruce Peninsula that was travelling over 135 kilometres per hour (km/h) in this posted 80 km/h speed limit.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Hetalkumari PANCHAL, 40 years-of-age, from Hanover, ON with stunt driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act.

The accused was issued a Provincial Summons to attend court, a seven day drivers licence suspension and their vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

#SlowDown #DriveSafe #JourneyResponsibly

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.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On November 7, 2020 at 4:31 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a collision, involving two motor vehicles on Artemesia Street North, in the Town of Dundalk, Southgate.

A driver in a (red) pick-up truck struck a (blue) sport utility vehicle. The driver of the pick-up truck showed obvious signs of impairment and was arrested for impaired driving. The driver was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Markdale for a breath test.

The results of the breath test were over three times the legal limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged James BESTWARD, 43 years-of-age, from Southgate, ON with the following offences:

Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs or more, section 320.14(1)(b) CC

This driver was issued a 90 day drivers licence suspension and their vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

The other involved driver was treated at hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 28, 2021.

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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On November 5, 2020 at 8:47 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that had no licence plates on Gould Street in Wiarton, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, ON.

The operator was a suspended driver and there were no licence plates or insurance on this ATV.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged a 40 year old male from South Bruce Peninsula with the following offences:

Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA)

No number plate showing permit number, Ontario Regulation 316(16)(1) HTA

Motor vehicle not properly insured, Ontario Regulation 316(17) HTA

The accused received a Provincial Summons and the involved ATV was towed from the scene.

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.

(LAMBTON COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Anishinabek Police Service (APS) responded to an incident on November 8, 2020 on Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. One party was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The suspect is still outstanding and believed to be operating a black sedan with tinted windows. The suspect is to be considered armed and dangerous.

If you know the whereabouts of Evan WOLFE, 26 year-old of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, do not approach. Contact the OPP immediately by dialing 911.

The investigation is ongoing and further updates will be provided as they become available.

The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Lambton County OPP or the Anishinabek Police Service at 1-888-310-1122.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A Kitchener resident has been charged after an assault in Listowel.

On November 05 2020, just before 4:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), received a report of an assault occurring at a property on Binning Street West, Listowel, in the Municipality of North Perth. The adult victim received minor injuries as a result of the assault.

The suspect fled the scene immediately after the assault, but was located by officers a short time later on Wallace Avenue North.

As a result, Cody CHAREST-GUINCHO, 25, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

Assault

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers including members from the Huron County OPP Crime Unit are currently investigating a complaint of a male suspect that posed a police officer and conducted a traffic stop last weekend.

Investigators have learned that on October 31, 2020 at approximately 1:30 a.m. a driver was travelling southbound on Lucknow Line between Dungannon and Carlow when the victim was pulled over by a suspect vehicle with blue & red flashing lights.

A male suspect exited and approached the driver and began questioning the victim to the point the victim felt very uncomfortable and quite suspicious of the interaction. The victim remained in her vehicle and proceeded to report the incident to police.

The male suspect is described as being around 5’9

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On October 31, 2020 at approximately 9:30 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Wellington North Fire Services and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services responded a two vehicle collision on Highway 6 at Jones Baseline south of Arthur.

Police attended and while speaking with one of the drivers, formed the opinion that they were impaired by drugs. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP Detachment for further tests.

The occupants were assessed at the scene and no serious injuries were reported.

James Clayton WOODS, 20-years-old of Waterloo has been charged with Driving while Impaired by Drug contrary to the Criminal Code and Possession of a Controlled Substance-Fentanyl contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances 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 4, 2020.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, you can call police at 911 to report it.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On November 3, 2020 at approximately 10:30 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 109 east of Arthur.

The officer observed a white passenger vehicle travelling 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, Arvin James LEONZON, 37-year-old resident of Orangeville, 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 April 7, 2021.

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

FROM/DE: Grey Bruce Detachment DATE: November 5, 2020

DEATH INVESTIGATION

(NEYAASHIINIGMIING, ON) – On November 2, 2020 at 1:39 p.m., Neyaashiinigmiing Police Service and Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence at Nayaushing Road, Neyaashiinigmiing for a person with vital signs absent.

Police Officers attended with Chippewas of Nawash Fire Department and Bruce County Paramedic services and discovered a 30 year old female at the residence who was pronounced dead.

The deceased has been identified as Ericka ASHKEWE-JONES from Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation.

Members of the Neyaashiinigmiing Police Service, Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services, under the direction of OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this occurrence. Officers remain on scene at this time.

Anyone with information that can assist Neyaashiinigmiing Police Service and 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – An impaired driver in North Perth will now be walking after their licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

Just after 11:00 p.m. on November 04 2020, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program on Line 87, in the Municipality of North Perth, when a driver entered the program. During the course of the investigation, officers formed the opinion that the driver had consumed alcohol. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing, where two samples of breath provided were more than double the legal limit.

As a result, Matthew ALEXANDER, 34, of North Perth, has been charged with:

Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

Driver Fail to Surrender Licence

Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle

Fail to Surrender Insurance Card

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 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date 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.

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On November 2, 2020 Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of two stolen pickup trucks from a business at Road 180, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Police were advised that a (white) 2006 pickup truck and a second, (white) 2020 pickup truck were both stolen overnight. A vehicle was left at the scene, which was reported stolen from an address in Chatsworth on November 1, 2020.

With the assistance of Dufferin County OPP, Wellington County OPP and Shelburne Police Service, officers were able to locate and arrest the suspects after they stole an additional vehicle from Dufferin County.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Ryan FOX, 27 years-of-age, from West Grey, ON with the following offences:

Possession of property obtained by crime (under $5,000), section 355(b) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Three counts of theft of a motor vehicle, section 333.1 CC

Two counts of Possession of property obtained by crime (over $5,000), section 355(a) CC

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

Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, section 320.13(1) CC

Grey Bruce OPP have also charged Dearl VESSIE, 30 years-of-age, from South Bruce, ON with the following offences:

Possession of property obtained by crime (under $5,000), section 355(b) CC

Three counts of theft of a motor vehicle, section 333.1 CC

Two counts of Possession of property obtained by crime (over $5,000), section 355(a) CC

Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – Methamphetamine, section 4(1) CDSA

Fail to comply with Probation Order, section 733.1(1) CC

Police have recovered all four of the involved stolen vehicles.

Both of the accused were held for a bail hearing in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 3, 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 30, 2020 at approximately 3:45 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 7 south of Elora. The officer observed a southbound passenger vehicle travelling 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.

Spencer William SNELLING, 24-years-old of Cambridge has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act and for Having Cannabis Readily Available contrary to the Cannabis Control Act.

The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on March 31, 2021. The vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 31, 2020 members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Paisley Road near Township Road 1 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

At approximately 3:45 p.m., a grey passenger van entered the R.I.D.E. check. While speaking with the occupants, officers discovered improper plates attached to the vehicle.

Further Investigation revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen in 2017 from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The two occupants were subsequently arrested.

Abel Solomon NIGUSSIE, 32-years-old of Winnipeg, Manitoba has been charged with;

Possession of Property Obtained by a Crime contrary to the Criminal Code.

Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence Act

Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

Rene Valladares RAMOS, 37-years-old of Kitchener has been charged with;

Occupant of Motor Vehicle Taken Without Consent contrary to the Criminal Code.

Have Open Container of Liquor in Vehicle contrary to the Liquor Licence Act

Both accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on December 4, 2020 to answer to the charges.