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(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 19, 2020 at approximately 6:30 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Highway 6 at Sideroad 10 north of Fergus. The officer observed a grey passenger 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 130 km/h.

As a result, Stacey Mae TYRRELL, 37-year-old resident of Fergus, has been charged with Stunt Driving-Excessive Speed and Speeding contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on March 17, 2021. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On October 12, 2020 at 10:29 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving a (white) pick-up truck on Grey Road 119, near Grey Road 13, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

While Officers were speaking with the driver, the driver showed signs of impairment and failed the approved roadside screening device test. The driver was arrested for being impaired while operating a motor vehicle and was transported to Meaford OPP detachment 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 Adrian BRAKEL, 52 years-of-age, of Meaford, ON with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80, section 320.14(1)(b) Criminal Code of Canada.

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 at the 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.

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On October 17, 2020 at 5:48 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a residence along Side road 25 north in Brant Township. The call to police was made as the vehicle was being driven away. Officers are looking for a Black Chevrolet Silverado True North Edition with license # 241 2FT. The value of the stolen vehicle is estimated to be $30,000 and the serial number is on file with police.

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 CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 17, 2020 at approximately 7:40 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a 911 call from a residence on Highland Road in Fergus, Township of Centre Wellington.

Upon arrival, officers located the victim, a 59-year-old female resident of the home, who appeared to be suffering from serious injuries. The individual was subsequently transported to a local hospital by Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services and has since been released.

The victim and accused were known to each other.

A 27-year-old Centre Wellington Township resident has been charged with Attempted Murder.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged following an altercation that resulted in one person being shot with an air pistol BB gun.

On October 10, 2020, just after 10:30 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called a residence on Davidson Avenue North, in the Municipality of North Perth after it was reported that someone had been shot with a pellet gun in the parking lot.

One person, a 24-year-old Stratford resident, received minor injuries.

As a result, a 17-year-old resident of North Perth has been charged with:

Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

Assault with a Weapon

Fail to Comply with Sentence

The accused has been 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.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On October 19, 2020 at approximately 9:30 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a two vehicle collision on Wellington Road 124 at Wellington Road 125 in the Town of Erin.

It was reported that an eastbound black sports car collided with a southbound vehicle in the intersection. The two occupants of the sports car fled on foot from the scene however, they were quickly located by responding officers.

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

Further investigation revealed that the passenger was breaching a condition of a court order.

Ricardo Jermaine CHITYAL, 33-years-old of Brampton, has been charged with;

Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drug

Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus

Failing to Stop at Scene of Accident

Careless Driving

Tyler Deter George KRUM, 39-years-old of Brampton, has been charged with;

Fail to Comply with Recognizance

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. Both accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on November 24, 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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On October 18, 2020, Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle occurrence on Berford Street in Wiarton, ON, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Police were advised that people were yelling at pedestrians from a (silver) car as they drove around the Town of Wiarton. Police patrolled the area and located the involved vehicle and spoke to the occupants.

During the investigation, all of the occupants inside the vehicle were arrested for several criminal offences.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged D’Angelo MCWATCH, 23 years-of-age from Owen Sound, ON with the following offences:

Unauthorized possession of a weapon, section 91(2) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Two counts of failure to comply with release order, section 145(5)(a) CC

Possession of break in instruments, section 351(1) CC

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

Two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance – other drugs, section 4(1) CDSA

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

Grey Bruce OPP have also charged Richard MCWATCH, 42 years-of-age, from Owen Sound, ON with the following offences:

Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon, section 94 CC

Possession of break in instruments, section 351(1) CC

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

Two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance – other drugs, section 4(1) CDSA

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on December 3, 2020.

Grey Bruce OPP have also charged Barbara SCHEUERMAN, 45 years-of-age, from Owen Sound, ON with the following offences:

Unauthorized possession of a weapon, section 91(2) CC

Two counts of failure to comply with release order, section 145(5)(a) CC

Possession of break in instruments, section 351(1) CC

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

Two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance – other drugs, section 4(1) CDSA

Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon, section 94 CC

Two counts of driving a motor vehicle while under suspension, section 53(1) Highway Traffic Act

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

(CALEDON, ON) – Members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Caledon Detachment – Crime Unit arrested and charged an individual in relation to a sexual assault investigation in the Town of Caledon.

On September 22, 2020, police received information regarding an allegation of a sexual assault of a student by a former school supervisor. The sexual assault was reported to have taken place in 2019, while the accused was a school supervisor at the Jehovah Jireh Christian School in Caledon.

As a result of the police investigation, Patricia ADAMSON, 78, of Orangeville, has been charged with:

Sexual interference – five counts;

Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age – five counts; and

Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age – five counts.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on a later date to answer to the charges.

Police are requesting anyone who may have additional information or believes that they may be a victim to contact the Caledon OPP Crime Unit at (905) 584-2241or toll-free at 1-888-310-1122.

You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, you never have to testify, and you could receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 upon an arrest.

Caledon OPP would like to remind the public that Caledon/ Dufferin Victim Services can help by providing assistance and support to victims of sexual abuse. Information can be obtained online on www.cdvs.ca or by calling a 24-hour crisis line at 905-951-3838. All interactions, whether it be by email, phone or in person, will be treated with complete confidentiality.

Any further details on the identity of the victim will be withheld to protect their identity and privacy.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On October 18, 2020, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Hanlon Parkway near Laird Road in Guelph. The officer observed a grey 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, Leonard Chad POLLARD, 36-year-old resident of Kitchener, has been charged with Stunt Driving-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 March 17, 2021. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On October 14, 2020 at 10:42 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a theft of a commercial grade (yellow) 2019 Epiroc SB402 Hydraulic Jack Hammer excavator attachment.

The theft occurred between October 10th and October 11th, 2020, from a field near the intersection of A Line and Sideroad 115, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

The attachment will have a Battlefield Equipment” sticker affixed to it. The unit weighs close to 4

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On October 17, 2020 at 3:22 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rollover collision on Sideroad 13B, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

OPP officers were assisted at the scene by Grey County Emergency Medical Services.

The driver lost control and the ATV rolled over, causing both the driver and passenger to be ejected from the ATV. The passenger was transported via ambulance to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver failed a roadside screening test and was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. They were transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Markdale for a breath test.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Christopher KARAISKOS, 24 years-of-age, from North York, ON with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired, causing bodily harm, section 320.14(2) Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and operation of a motor vehicle while impaired – blood alcohol concentration, 80 milligrams or more, section 320.14(a)(b) CC.

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

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 26, 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A North Perth resident has been charged after spray painting private property.

On October 14 2020, just after 7:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a person spray painting an electrical box on Bright Street, in the Municipality of North Perth. Moments later, police located the suspect near-by, where they were arrested.

As a result, Seth Daniel SIKMA, 33, of North Perth, has been charged with:

Mischief Under $5000

The accused has been 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.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at http://hc-cs.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On October 16, 2020 at 6:15 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a traffic complaint involving a (black) car stuck in mud at a property near the intersection of William Street and McNaughton Street, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Grey Bruce OPP officers attended and observed the driver with signs of impairment. The driver was arrested for impaired driving by drug and was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Wiarton. A Drug Recognition Expert completed an evaluation with this driver.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Christopher BOWMAN, 44 years-of-age from South Bruce Peninsula, ON with the following offences,

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

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

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

The involved vehicle was towed and will be impounded for 7 days.

The accused was held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on October 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On October 16, 2020 at approximately 9:00 p.m. a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 109 near Sideroad 15 when they observed a black sedan travelling eastbound at a speed that appeared to be well below the speed limit.

Police conducted a traffic stop and while speaking with the driver, formed the opinion that the driver was under the influence of 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.

Officers seized an open container of alcohol that was within the driver’s reach and the vehicle was found to be uninsured.

As a result of the investigation, Cory HATCH, 33-years-old of Arthur, has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code, No Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, Speeding contrary to the Highway Traffic Act, and Drive Motor Vehicle With Open Liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence 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 Guelph Court on November 10, 2020 to answer to the charges.

(HANOVER, ON) – On October 18, 2020, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Hanover Police Service concluded a lengthy Controlled Drugs & Substances Act (CDSA) investigation with the arrest of two individuals at a property along 7th Street in Hanover.

During the arrest, police seized a large quantity of Methamphetamine. The estimated value of the seized controlled substance is $100,700.00.

Police also seized offence related property including 2 cell phones and a quantity of Canadian currency.

Jeremy HALK, 34-years-old, of Hanover was charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking

Flight from police

Operation while Prohibited

2 counts of Fail to comply with Release Order

2 counts of Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held in custody pending the result of a bail hearing.

Nicole VALAD, 30-years-old, of Brockton was charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking

Possession of Methamphetamine

Flight from police

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on December 16, 2020 to answer to the charges.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police 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.