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(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A West Grey driver was arrested and charged early this morning when they were caught driving while suspended.

On October 19 2020, just after 2:00 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Huron County OPP were conducting Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program on Perth Line 86, at the border with Huron County, when a vehicle was observed with an LED light bar attached to the front grill, which is a Highway Traffic Act offence. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the driver was suspended from driving, and had cannabis readily available.

As a result, Blake Edward TISDALE, 34, of West Grey Township, has been charged with:

Driving while Under Suspension

Fail to Surrender Insurance Card

Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle

Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available

A seven day driving suspension and 45-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.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA ON) – On October 17, 2020 at approximately 1:40 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch on Wellington Road 27 just north of Rockwood.

Police 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.

Brian Anthony GRAVES, 34-years-old of Rockwood, has been charged with;

Operation While Impaired – Alcohol

Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus

Novice Driver-Blood Alcohol Concentration Above Zero

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 10, 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH) – On October 15, 2020 members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on Gore Road in Puslinch Township.

At approximately 10:00 p.m., a vehicle entered the RIDE check. While speaking with the driver, police observed drug paraphernalia within the vehicle. Investigation led to the arrest of the driver and the seizure of small amounts of methamphetamines and cannabis.

Police also discovered that the driver was bound by a court order which stated that they were not to be operating a vehicle.

Steven VIVIAN, 36-years-old of Bancroft was charged with:

Possession of a Controlled Substance-methamphetamine

Fail to Comply with Court Order (2 counts)

Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available

Driving While Suspended

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 20, 2020. Their vehicle was seized for a period of 45 days as per statute.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A complaint from the public has assisted in another impaired driver being removed from the road.

On October 9 2020, just before 8:00 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver, travelling northbound on Perth Road 164, north of Atwood, in the Municipality of North Perth. Witnesses observed the vehicle entering the oncoming lane, and later it almost collided with a parked car.

Police located the vehicle just south of Listowel, and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, was displaying signs of impairment through a drug. Further observations of the vehicle resulted in officers locating fentanyl and drug paraphernalia in plain view.

The driver was placed under arrest for impaired operation and was transported to a local OPP detachment for further examination. A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) conducted a series of tests and the driver was deemed to be impaired by a drug.

As a result, Kyle Richard OSBORN, 29, of Garson, Ontario, has been charged with:

Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence 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.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 15, 2020 members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen catalytic converter off of a car that was parked on Jones Baseline near Wellington Road 124 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

It was reported that on October 14, 2020 sometime between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., unknown suspect/s removed the catalytic converter from a red 2005 Toyota Corolla that was parked at the side of the road while the owner was fishing nearby.

Anyone who may have witnessed the theft or if you drive in the area and have a dash-cam, please 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 CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 10, 2020, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 6, near Sideroad 5, north of Fergus.

It was reported that the driver had pulled into a driveway and exited the vehicle.

Police spoke with the driver and discovered that they were subject to a driving prohibition and a license suspension.

The driver moved another vehicle in an attempt to prevent the first vehicle from being impounded.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher John LAKE, 43-years-old of Centre Wellington Township, faces the following charges:

Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code

Drive while Under Suspension

Obstructing a Peace Officer

Speeding

Fail to Notify Change of Address-License

The accused’s vehicle was seized for a period of 45 days as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 13, 2020.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On October 12, 2020, at approximately 7:00 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 white 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 at 140 km/h.

As a result, Jonas GREGORIO, 41-year-old resident of Guelph, has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle 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 January 6, 2021. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 15, 2020 Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a fraud and extortion which occurred in the Town of Fergus. The victim advised of being defrauded of over $5000.

The victim met the suspect online in April 2020 and the two developed a rapport. The suspect gained the trust of the victim and later threatened to post intimate images of the victim online unless they sent him money. The victim sent cash transfers as well as gift cards to the suspect before contacting police.

Warning Signs ‐ How to Protect Yourself

Fraudsters want to develop a quick relationship. Be suspicious when someone you have not met professes their love for you.

Be wary when someone claims to be involved in a lucrative business but needs to borrow money for bills and expenses.

Be cautious when chatting to an individual who claims to live close but works overseas.

Do not cash any cheques or send the person any money for any reason, whatsoever

Carefully consider who you’re sharing explicit videos and photographs with. Don’t perform any explicit acts online.

Disable your webcam or any other camera connected to the internet when you aren’t using it. Hackers can get remote access and record you.

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.

If you believe that you have been a victim of a fraud you may report it on-line to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre http://www.antifraudcentre.ca (or call 1-888-495-8501) or contact the OPP (1-888-310-1122).

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 11, 2020 at approximately 7:30 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Highway 6 near Eighth Line in Guelph-Eramosa Township. The officer observed a gold 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 135 km/h.

As a result, Steven DENINE, 21-year-old resident of Burlington, has been charged with Stunt Driving 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 January 6, 2021. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers continue to investigate the theft of a Massey Ferguson farm tractor that was stolen from a farm near Hensall this week.

Sometime between October 11th and October 14th a thief attended the Airport Line property and stole the farm tractor without being detected.

The stolen tractor is described as a red, 1973 Massey Ferguson model MF 175 valued at approximately $5,000.

The stolen tractor looks very similar to the one in the attached photo.

Any person with information regarding this theft should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against two Huron County residents after they were caught shoplifting in Wingham yesterday.

At approximately 12:39 p.m. on October 14, 2020 Huron OPP officers were dispatched to attend a pharmacy located on Josephine Street to investigate a complaint of shoplifting.

Officers arrived on scene and upon reviewing the store video surveillance footage officers formed grounds to arrest the pair for shoplifting articles from the store. It didn’t take officers long to locate the pair as they were standing across the street from the pharmacy.

Both suspects were arrested and it turned out that they were both on court conditions of release to not be around each other. Furthermore, one of the accused had outstanding warrants from other police services.

Christopher KURTH, 35 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with Theft Under $5,000, Fail to Comply with a Release Order and Fail to Comply with a Probation Order. He was later released from custody with a court date scheduled for November 23, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Angela BAILEY, 39 years of age of no fixed address has been charged with Theft Under $5,000, Fail to Comply with Undertaking and Disobeying Court Order.

She was released on Huron County OPP’s charges with a court date for November 23, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid a handful of criminal charges against a young driver from Central Huron following an incident that took place in Goderich earlier this week.

Shortly after 5:00 a.m. on October 14, 2020 a Huron OPP officer was on Cameron Street when a driver got out of her vehicle and flagged down the officer looking for directions. While speaking with the driver the investigating officer had reason to believe the driver had been drinking alcohol so a demand for a roadside sample was given to the driver.

The driver ultimately refused to provide a roadside sample and as soon as the officer attempted to arrest the driver she resisted arrest and tried unsuccessfully to escape custody. The driver was transported back to the Clinton Detachment for processing where she continued to be uncooperative with officers. At one point the driver assaulted one of the officers, as well she attempted to disarm the officer of his conducted energy weapon.

A check on the accused also revealed she was failing to comply with a condition of her undertaking as she had consumed some alcohol.

Chelsea HOGGART, 21 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with Impaired Operation, Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand, Assault a Peace Officer, Disarming a Peace Officer and Fail to Comply with an Undertaking.

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

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Howick Township resident with Impaired Operation and Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus following an All-Terrain Vehicle crash that happened this August.

On August 13, 2020 at approximately 8:38 p.m. Huron County OPP and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to an ATV rollover collision located on Church Street in Wroxeter.

The driver of the ATV was transported from the scene to a nearby hospital and was later released with non-life threatening injuries. The subsequent collision investigation revealed the driver had been drinking alcohol prior to the collision and was impaired. The results of a blood analysis also revealed the driver had a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) above the legal limit at the time of the crash.

Ryan SANDERSON, 37 years of age from Howick has been charged with Operation While Impaired & Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). He has a court date scheduled for November 9, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 14, 2020 at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an attempted theft at a residence on Woolwich-Guelph Townline in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

The homeowner noticed two suspicious vehicles on the property at approximately 4:30 a.m. It was reported that one of the suspects was attempting to enter a parked vehicle in the driveway.

The suspects fled in the two vehicles after being confronted by the homeowner. One of the vehicles, a black HONDA CRV, rammed the homeowner’s vehicle several times before they were able to flee the area.

Suspect Vehicle #1- 2012 black HONDA CRV Ontario plates BZBA849. It may have damage to the front passenger side. It was operated by a female suspect and a male suspect passenger.

Suspect Vehicle #2-2015 silver Mazda CX5 Ontario plates BWXB939. It was operated by a female suspect.

Both vehicles were reported stolen on the same date.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the recent overnight theft of some cannabis plants stolen from a residence in Exeter.

Sometime between 10:00 p.m. on October 7, 2020 and 7:00 a.m. on October 8, 2020 a thief entered onto the property of a residence located on Victoria Street East and stole three mature cannabis plants.

As with anything that holds value it is recommended property owners take steps to protect their property. Here are some tips and suggestions to keep your plants safe and secure.

Keep vigilant and report to police immediately any suspicious people or activity in your neighbourhood.

Deter potential criminals by ensuring outside lights work and by installing motion sensor lights.

Ensure gates are shut and locked at all times.

Trees and shrubs can create hiding spots for criminals. Keep your landscaping groomed and limit privacy fencing.

Consider installing surveillance cameras that monitor vulnerable areas of your property.

Avoid posting pictures of your plants on social media. Advertising the fact you have plants growing on your property may lead to theft.

If you have the ability to grow your plants in a secure area it would be wise to do so.

If you happen to catch a thief on your property stealing your cannabis plants or anything for that matter, please don’t confront the person. Call police right away and provide the best description of the suspect as possible.

Any person with information regarding this theft should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.