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(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On September 24, 2020, at approximately 6:30 a.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle collision at the intersection of Trafalgar Road North (Wellington Road 24) and Sideroad 10 in the Town of Erin. It was reported that a boom lift and a passenger vehicle had collided.

Emergency Service responded. The driver of the passenger vehicle, was pronounced dead at scene. The operator of the boom did not require medical care.

The deceased has been identified as Lloyd COCKBURN, 59-years-old of Georgetown.

Wellington County OPP is asking anyone that may have witnessed the collision to please call 1-888-310-1122.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have found a missing resident of Blyth.

OPP were concerned for the welfare of the individual after locating a heavily-damaged vehicle on Walton Road, near Martin Line, on September 24, 2020.

The owner of the vehicle, 50-year-old Terri HARNOCK of Blythe, has been located in good health.

Members of OPP Huron County wish to thank the public and the media for their assistance in this matter.

(CARRICK TWP, ON) – On September 23, 2020 at 2:30 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV), also known as a side-by-side, from a property in the 1400 block of Highway 9 in Carrick Township. Last seen on July 28, 2020 is a Red and Black Mahindra Retriever 1000 UTV. There is no license plate, but the serial number is on file with police. The estimated value of the stolen UTV is $20,000.

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.

(GREENOCK TWP, ON) – On September 23, 2020 at 2:51 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle theft from a residence along Bruce County Road 15 in Greenock Township. Taken at 2:50 p.m. on September 23, 2020 is a Black Mercedes ML350 Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with license plate BNBB 926. The SUV uses diesel fuel 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.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On September 20, 2020 at 9:29 a.m., officers from the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an attempted theft from a vegetable stand on Grey Road 12, in the Municipality of Meaford. The same stand had their money box stolen in July.

There have been other similar occurrences reported to police, from other stands in the Meaford area, over the summer months. The thefts are occurring at night.

Grey Bruce OPP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person(s) involved.

Attached is a photo of a person or interest.

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) – A recent criminal investigation conducted by Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) uniform members and Crime Unit has resulted in sexual assault and another sex-related offence being laid against a Wellington North Township resident.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred in July, 2020 involving a teen-aged victim.

Wellington County OPP has charged David RATCLIFFE, 59-years-old of Wellington North Township with Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16 Years of Age and Sexual Interference contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a future date to answer to the charges.

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help. A toll free call can be placed to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline www.awhl.org/home at 1-866-863-0511 or Male Survivors of Sexual Assault at 1-866-887-0015 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial (OPP) officers are seeking assistance from the public in locating a resident of Blyth.

Police are concerned for the safety and well-being of 50-year-old Terri HARNOCK of Blyth after her vehicle was found unoccupied this afternoon in a heavily damaged condition east of Blyth.

At approximately 2:00 p.m. Huron OPP officers responded to the crash scene located on Walton Road near Martin Line. Given the condition of the vehicle there is a possibility occupants may have sustained serious injuries in this crash.

Police believe the crash happened this morning between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

Terri is described as a Caucasian, 5’1 tall

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On September 24, 2020, at approximately 6:30 a.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle collision at the intersection of Trafalgar Road North (Wellington Road 24) and Sideroad 10 in the Town of Erin. It was reported that a boom lift and a passenger vehicle had collided.

Emergency Service responded. The driver of the passenger vehicle, a 59-years-old man from Georgetown, was pronounced dead at scene. The operator of the boom did not require medical care.

The cause of the collision is currently being investigated by OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) and the roadway will remain closed until further notice.

The Wellington County OPP is asking anyone that may have witnessed the collision to please call 1-888-310-1122.

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – On September 19, 2020 at approximately 9:00 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a historical sexual assault that occurred at an address in the County of Wellington in March 2016.

As a result of the investigation, George Patrick MCPOLIN, 38-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Sexual Assault contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a future date to speak to the charge.

The accused also faces an additional two counts of sexual assault involving a separate victim, stemming from an incident that was reported to Wellington County OPP in July of this year.

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help. A toll free call can be placed to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline www.awhl.org/home at 1-866-863-0511 or Male Survivors of Sexual Assault at 1-866-887-0015 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On September 20, 2020 at approximately 1:30 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a sexual assault at a Town of Minto address.

As a result of the investigation, Wayne Jeffrey CORBET, 20-years-old of Mildmay has been charged with Sexual Assault On A Person Under 16 Years of Age and Sexual Interference contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a future date to speak to the charges.

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help. A toll free call can be placed to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline www.awhl.org/home at 1-866-863-0511 or Male Survivors of Sexual Assault at 1-866-887-0015 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On September 19, 2020 at approximately 10:00 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a sexual assault occurrence involving an 18-year-old victim at an address in Wellington North Township.

As a result of the investigation, Adewale Daniel” OLATUNJI

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On September 19, 2020 at approximately 12:55 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in progress at a rural property in Guelph-Eramosa Township. It was reported that a premise was entered and marihuana had been stolen.

Uniform officers responded to the area and the OPP Canine and Emergency Response Team (ERT) officers were activated. While responding to the area police observed suspects running towards a parked motor vehicle and after a brief investigation took them into custody. A duffel bag containing fresh marihuana was seized along with break and enter tools and a BB handgun which was located inside the vehicle.

Further investigation revealed that all the accused involved were prohibited from possessing firearms.

Ricky EDWARDS, 35-years-old of Kitchener has been charged with Break and Enter Commit Indictable Offence, Theft Under $5000, Possession of Break In Instruments, Possession of Property Obtained by a Crime and Failure to Comply With Prohibition Order contrary to the Criminal Code.

Carl Thomas BURSEY, 45-years-old Guelph has been charged with Break and Enter Commit Indictable Offence, Theft Under $5000, Possession of Break In Instruments, Possession of Property Obtained by a Crime and Failure to Comply With Prohibition Order contrary to the Criminal Code.

Jessica Lee WILBEE, 36-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Break and Enter Commit Indictable Offence, Theft Under $5000, Possession of Break In Instruments, Possession of Property Obtained by a Crime and Failure to Comply With Prohibition Order contrary to the Criminal Code.

All accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on October 20 to answer to the charges.

(GREENOCK TWP, ON) – On September 18, 2020 at 2:14 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle striking a road sign, then driving off along Bruce County Road 1 in Greenock Township. The involved vehicle was located and officers found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Jonathan AGUIRRE, 31-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on November 18, 2020 to answer to the charge.

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.

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

On September 10, 2020 at approximately 5:40 a.m. Huron OPP officers responded to a motion alarm that was tripped at a business located on Huron Road. Upon arrival officers located a rear window that had been removed from the building. A search of the building was completed however the suspect had already vacated.

Nothing was reported as stolen as it appears as though the alarm scared off the intruder.

A Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) also attended the scene to examine evidence that was left at the scene.

Any person with information regarding this incident 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.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A teenager from South Huron is fortunate to have escaped serious injuries after he rolled his car this past weekend west of Exeter.

At approximately 9:37 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a single motor vehicle crash located on Huron Street.

Upon arrival officers located a heavily damaged vehicle approximately 50 metres off the road into a field. The driver escaped the crash with some minor injuries however his vehicle was completely demolished and he will now have to attend court to answer to his charges.

A 19-year-old from Exeter has been charged with Careless Driving, Young Driver Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Above Zero and Novice Driver Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Above Zero. He will have to attend Provincial Offences Act court later this fall to answer to the charges.