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(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A Seaforth resident is facing charges of Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation 80 Plus following a traffic stop that took place earlier this week.

On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at approximately 10:26 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling eastbound on Huron Road near Whys Line when he observed a vehicle ahead travelling in an erratic manner.

A traffic stop was initiated and upon speaking with the driver it became apparent to the investigating officer the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested and was transported to the Clinton OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were supplied to the Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were analyzed to be over the legal limit.

Adam KOEHLER, 37 years of age, from Seaforth has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for later this fall.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – A Cambridge driver has had their licence suspended for seven days after travelling in excess of 60km/h over the speed limit.

On October 28 2020, just before 3:00 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle on Perth Line 43, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

As a result, Brett FISHER, 48, of Cambridge, has been charged with:

Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

A seven day driving suspension and seven 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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On October 28, 2020 at 12:02 p.m. Grey Bruce OPP stopped a (red) car on Highway 6, near Limberlost 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 Roy De Bruijn, 36 years-of-age, from Milton, ON with stunt driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

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.

Slow Down and Drive Safe

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.

(TEESWATER, ON) – On October 27, 2020 at 5:10 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report on the theft of a dirt bike. Sometime between 10:00 p.m. on October 26, 2020 and 5:00 a.m. on October 27, 2020, an Orange and White KTM SXF 450 dirt bike was taken from the bed of a pick-up truck that was parked on Mitchell Street in Teeswater. The bike has the number 852 on it, there is no license plate and the serial number is on file with police. The value of the stolen dirt bike is estimated to be $14,000.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On October 24, 2020 at approximately 1:30 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Wellington Road 6, just south of Mount Forest. The officer observed a northbound passenger vehicle travelling at a speed well above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 130 km/h.

Police initiated a traffic stop and determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Officers performed roadside testing, which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

Thomas HUGHES, 43-years-old of LaSalle, Ontario has been charged with;

Impaired Operation-Over 80 contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

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

The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on November 17, 2020. The vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

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.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – Sometime between October 10th and October 24th, 2020 a residence and a sea container were broken into at a property on Southgate Road 24, in the Township of Southgate.

The door to the sea container was pried open and a gun safe was entered. There were two firearms stolen.

Beretta 12 gauge semi-automatic rifle, Ducks Unlimited” special edition

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – A Goderich resident is facing over a dozen charges after he was tracked down by Canine – Valor” and his handler from the West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Canine Unit last weekend in Wingham.

On October 23

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A novice driver from Central Huron will be heading to court later this fall following a traffic stop conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) earlier this week.

Just after 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2020 a Huron County OPP officer observed a vehicle travelling southbound on Airport Line at an extremely high rate of speed. The officer used a RADAR device to confirm the speed of the vehicle and it was measured to be travelling in excess of double the 80 km/h speed limit.

After following the vehicle for several kilometers the investigating officer was able to get the subject vehicle stopped. Upon stopping the driver officers had reason to conduct a roadside screening test on the driver. The driver produced a sample and his Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) reading was found to be above zero.

Additionally, a search of the motor vehicle was conducted which resulted in police seizing a quantity of cannabis that was readily available to the driver. As a result, Cory DURRER, 20 years of age, from Central Huron has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform a Stunt – Speeding by 50 km/h or more, Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available, Novice Driver – BAC Above Zero and Fail to Have Insurance Card. He will now have to attend Provincial Offences Act Court in Goderich on December 15, 2020.

In addition to the charges, his motor vehicle was towed and his licence was suspended for an automatic 7 days.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On October 25, 2020 at 9:17 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver in a (white) pick-up truck that was driving erratically at unsafe speeds on Sideroad 7, near the Grey Bruce Line in the Township of Chatsworth, ON.

Police patrolled the area and located this vehicle stopped in a laneway entrance to a field. The driver failed a roadside screening device and they were arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and were transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Chatsworth. A breath test, conducted by a qualified Breath Technician at the detachment, recorded readings that were over the legal limit of 80 milligrams (mg) of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Jayson WEBB, 44 years-of-age, from Innisfil, ON with operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mg or more, section 320.14(1)(b) Criminal Code of Canada.

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

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to attend Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 7, 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.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On October 23, 2020 at 9:27 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two pick-up trucks on Grey Road 9, near Ida Street, in the Village of Dundalk, Township of Southgate.

Police attended and spoke to both of the involved drivers. A driver was arrested at scene for being impaired while operating a motor vehicle and was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Markdale for a breath test. The results of the breath test were over the legal limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Chelsea MONCKTON, 28 years-of-age, from Chatsworth, ON with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and operation of a motor vehicle while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80, section 320.14(1)(b) CC.

The accused had their drivers licence suspended for 90 days and the involved vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

The accused has been released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on December 17, 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.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – A resident of Ashfiled-Colborne-Wawanosh is facing some serious criminal charges after he was caught trying to evade police while driving drunk this past weekend.

On Saturday, October 24, 2020 at approximately 7:42 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer attempted to stop a pickup truck on Lucknow Line near Belfast Road for various Highway Traffic Act offences when the driver pulled over then took off from the officer.

The driver of the pickup truck drove through a bush lot and a field in an attempt to evade the officer however the officer was able to intercept the suspect vehicle a short distance away. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver was displaying several signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were analyzed by the Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be above the legal limit.

Kennedy SCOTT, 22 years of age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged with Operation While Impaired, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus, Flight from Peace Officer and Dangerous Operation.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 7, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 26, 2020 at approximately 10:00 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a load theft incident that occurred at a business on Whitelaw Road in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

It was reported that on October 26, 2020 at approximately 1:00 a.m. a light coloured sedan, similar to a Ford Focus was captured on video surveillance driving slowly past the business. Shortly thereafter a dark red or black tractor pulling the stolen trailer, loaded with $500,000 worth of webcams, was seen leaving the lot at a high rate of speed.

The empty stolen trailer was recovered on Columbia Street East in the Region of Waterloo later that afternoon at approximately 1:30 p.m.

OPP are asking anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 25, 2020 at approximately 6:00 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver on Eastview Road near Jones Baseline east of Guelph.

It was reported that a black passenger was observed by witnesses driving erratically in the area prior to police arrival.

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

Taylor RICHARDSON, 31-years-old of Guelph has been charged with;

Impaired Operation by Alcohol or Drug

Impaired Operation Over 80

Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Driving a 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 November 20, 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.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On October 20, 2020, members of Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), executed a search warrant at a property at Walter Charman Drive, Northern Bruce Peninsula. OPP officers seized a rifle, a handgun, and ammunition.

On October 26, 2020, the Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit arrested and charged Gordon PETTIT, 54 years old, from Northern Bruce Peninsula with the following offences;

2 counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, section 91(1) Criminal Code (CC)

2 counts of breach of firearm regulations – storage of firearms, section 86(2) CC

Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, section 95(b) CC

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 7, 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.