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(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Wingham resident with several criminal charges after he was caught this weekend breaking into a shed and a home.

Shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020 Huron OPP officers responded to a possible break, enter and theft in progress on Jamestown Road. Upon arrival police located one of the two suspects still on scene. He was initially detained and once investigators checked on the property it became apparent he had broken into a home and a shed on the property. Further, it was also noticed the accused had caused damage to some of the shed windows.

Additionally, a search incident to arrest found the accused in possession of a stolen lawn tractor key, along with a leather punch set.

Sunday SALTER, 28 years of age from Wingham has been charged with: Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence (2) counts, Mischief Under and Theft Under $5,000 (2) counts.

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

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 12, 2020, at approximately 2:30 p.m. a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer followed a motorcycle to an address in the area of Sideroad 9 and Wellington Road 26 in Belwood.

It was reported that the driver did not have a licence plate visible on the motorcycle.

Police spoke with the driver and determined that they failed to comply with conditions of a previous Court release order.

Police also discovered that the motorcyclist was not properly licenced under the Highway Traffic Act.

As a result of the investigation, Adam Ronald HERMANIS, 31-years-old of the Township of Centre Wellington, faces the following charges:

Fail to Comply with Release Order

Operate Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

Operate Unsafe Vehicle

Operating a Vehicle Plate Not Properly Displayed

Use Plate Not Authorized For Vehicle

Drive Motor Vehicle-Improper Licence

The accused is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on October 13, 2020.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a break, enter and theft that took place at a Seaforth business earlier this month.

Sometime between 3:00 a.m. and 3:55 a.m. on October 3, 2020 the suspect defeated an exterior window and made entry into the Goderich Street East business. Once inside the building the thief stole an undisclosed amount of money from cash register floats.

The thief is described as a male with a smaller build, wearing a dark coloured hoody, dark pants and grey and black gloves.

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.

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent theft of a BMW sedan that was stolen this past weekend near Wroxeter.

Sometime between 8:00 p.m. on October 10 and 9:00 a.m. on October 11, 2020 those responsible for the theft attended a Gough Road residence and located the vehicle parked in the laneway. Unfortunately, the vehicle was left unlocked and the ignition key was in the vehicle.

The thief departed in the vehicle without being detected.

The stolen vehicle is described as a white, 2011 BMW 28x four-door sedan with painted black rims. The vehicle is valued at approximately $10,000.

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.

Between October 9th and October 11th, 2020, Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged four motorists with stunt driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA) in Grey and Bruce Counties.

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On Friday, October 9th, 2020 at 12:35 a.m., on Highway 10, near Markdale, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands, a 17 year old driver, was travelling over 125 kilometres per hour (km/h) in a (beige) car in this posted 70 km/h zone.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On Friday, October 9th, 2020 at 10:23 a.m. on Highway 26, near Woodford Crescent, in the Municipality of Meaford, Ayush RAI, 25 years-of-age, of Owen Sound, ON was travelling over 135 km/h in a (brown) car in this posted 80km/h zone.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On October 10th, 2020 at 3:10 p.m. on Highway 6, near Lawrence Road, in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Y.K. HO, 58 years-of-age, of Richmond Hill, ON was travelling over 135 km/h in a (black) car in this posted 80 km/h zone.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On October 11th, 2020 at 2:08 p.m. on Highway 10, near Holland Centre, in the Municipality of Chatsworth, Navpreet SINGH, 23, of Brampton, ON was travelling over 130 km/h in a (black) car, in this posted 80 km/h zone.

All of these drivers were issued Provincial Summons for court, a seven day drivers licence suspension and their vehicles were towed and will be impounded for seven days.

The Grey Bruce OPP want to remind motorists that excessive speed is one of the leading causes of deaths on our highways.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On October 10, 2020, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic on the Hanlon Parkway near Laird Road in the City of Guelph. The officer observed a black sedan travelling above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 135 km/h.

As a result, Meet Sadhsharan BHAVSAR, 23-years-old of Scarborough, has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act and is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on January 6, 2021. The defendant’s vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A resident of Bluewater will have to answer to an Impaired Driving charge later this fall following an arrest made by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) last week.

On Thursday, October 8, 2020 at approximately 4:34 p.m. Huron County OPP received a call from a concerned citizen about a vehicle that was travelling northbound into Exeter in an erratic manner.

An OPP officer responded to the area and located the suspect vehicle parked at a business located on London Road. Police spoke with the driver and while doing so they noted the driver had been drinking alcohol and was displaying several signs of impairment.

Accordingly, the driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clinton OPP Detachment for breath tests. Upon arrival at the detachment the driver ultimately failed to provide breath samples to the Intoxilizer Technician.

Tara INGRAM, 40 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand. The accused has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for November 23, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 10, 2020, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 18 west of Fergus.

The officer observed a silver sedan travelling eastbound at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 60 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 130 km/h.

As a result, Simon James NIXON, 18-year-old resident of Fergus, has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle and Driving Left of Centre on a Curve 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 GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 10, 2020 members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Wellington Road 124 at Jones Baseline in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. the driver of a grey pick-up truck entered the R.I.D.E. check. While speaking with the driver, officers detected an odour of cannabis coming from within the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that that the driver was in possession of over 200 grams of cannabis and a quantity of hydromorphine pills.

As a result of the investigation, Brandon REED, 28-years-old of Gravenhurst has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Hydromorphine) contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act and Possession of over 30 grams of Cannabis contrary to the Cannabis Act. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 13, 2020.

Wellington County OPP would like to remind everyone that no person shall drive or have the care or control of a vehicle or boat, whether or not it is in motion, while any cannabis is contained in the vehicle or boat. With the exception being that it’s in its original packaging and has not been opened or is packed in baggage that is fastened closed or is not otherwise readily available to any person in the vehicle or boat. Search Cannabis Control Act, 2017 at www.ontario.ca for more details.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 6, 2020, at approximately 4:20 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Highway 6 near Sideroad 5 north of Fergus. The officer observed a white sedan 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, Lyle Patrick OLIVER, 46-year-old resident of Guelph, 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 January 6, 2021. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On October 11, 2020 at 8:44 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision involving a vehicle and horse and buggy along Bruce County Road 10 in Brant Township. Officers responded to the scene with members of the Elmwood Fire Department and Bruce County paramedics.

Melena JANTZI, 10-years-old, of West Grey Township was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Brodie JANTZI, 9-years-old, of West Grey Township was air lifted to a London hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Bruce County Road 10 was closed for the protection of emergency responders. It has since re-opened to traffic.

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.

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On October 11, 2020 at 8:44 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision involving a vehicle and horse and buggy along Bruce County Road 10 in Brant Township. Officers responded to the scene with members of the Elmwood Fire Department and Bruce County paramedics.

A 10-year-old passenger in the buggy was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A 9-year-old passenger in the buggy was air lifted to a London hospital with life threatening injuries.

Members of the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation (TTCI) unit are attending the assist the South Bruce OPP with this incident.

Bruce County Road 10 has been closed between Concession 8 and Concession 10 for the protection of emergency responders.

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 6, 2020, at approximately 7:30 p.m. a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a motorcycle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Main Street near Wellington Street in the Town of Mount Forest.

It was reported that the driver did not have a licence plate attached to the motorcycle.

Police spoke with the driver and detected an odour of alcohol on their breath. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which confirmed the driver had consumed alcohol.

Police also discovered that the motorcyclist was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code of Canada and had their licence suspended under the Highway Traffic Act.

As a result of the investigation, Tobias Alexander NISBET, 33-years-old of Durham, faces the following charges:

Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code

Drive while Under Suspension

Novice Driver-Blood Alcohol Concentration Above Zero

Operating a Vehicle Without Plate

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

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 7, 2020, at approximately 3:30 a.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 grey SUV 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 140 km/h.

As a result, Daniel Gebrat MEHARY, 44-year-old resident of Guelph, 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 January 6, 2021. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 1, 2020 at approximately 11:30 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from the storage area at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

Investigation revealed that sometime between September 27, 2020 and October 1, 2020, unknown suspects entered the property and stole a camping trailer.

The trailer is described as a white 2011 32-foot sleep-in camping trailer bearing Ontario plate N8997V.

Any person with information regarding this incident 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.