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(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On June 16, 2020 at 2:29 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a young person that had fallen off of a cliff at Eugenia Falls Conservation Area in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

The youth was walking with friends, when he lost his footing and fell down the rock face into a cavern below.

Grey Bruce OPP assisted Grey County Paramedics and members of the Grey Highlands and Blue Mountains Fire Department in rescuing this youth, after several hours of navigating the steep cliffs.

The youth was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Grey Bruce OPP remind all hikers to stay on marked trails and walkways.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On June 13, 2020 at approximately 3:05 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar while travelling southbound on Wellington Road 6 near Side Road 7. The officer observed a northbound motor vehicle travelling at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 80 km/h speed limit while passing several vehicles on a hill. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 140 km/h.

Austin MARTELL, 18-years-old of Southgate Township 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 September 2, 2020. The vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On June 15, 2020, Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a trespassing complaint at Highway 6, Northern Bruce Peninsula, at the Bruce Peninsula National Park. The park is currently closed due to Emergency Orders related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Officers attended and were told by Parks Canada Wardens that the suspect vehicle, a (red) sport utility vehicle (SUV), left prior to police arrival. Police located the SUV in-line to board the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry, in Tobermory. During the investigation OPP officers learned the driver was prohibited from driving. The driver was instructed they was under arrest, at which time they ran from police. Officers quickly located and arrested the driver, with assistance from a Parks Canada Warden, Owen Sound Transportation staff and civilians that observed this incident.

The accused, Carl MANNARA, 40 years old of no fixed address, has been charged with the following offences,

Operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited, section 320.18(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Resist a Peace Officer, section 129(a) CC

Failure to comply with release order, section 145(5)(a) CC

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 16, 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.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On June 14, 2020 at approximately 8:50 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Highway 6 near Wellington Road in the City of Guelph. The officer observed a southbound motor vehicle travelling at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 70 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 135 km/h.

Navneet GUPTA, 46-years-old 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 September 2, 2020. The vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(TOWN OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On June 15, 2020 at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle that was parked at a trail on Watson Road. While the complainant was walking her dog on a trail and getting some fresh air unknown suspect/s were damaging and stealing her property. It was reported that sometime between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. unknown suspect/s smashed the victim’s pick-up truck window and stole her purse which contained her identification, cash and credit cards.

OPP is reminding motorists to conceal their property when it’s left in an unattended vehicle – or better yet leave it at home. Consider carrying a small wallet that contains your driver’s licence, cash/bank card and keeping it with you on the trail. Theft is a crime of opportunity that can be prevented. A broken window and stolen cash is an expense and an inconvenience but stolen identification can lead to identity theft which is far more complicated and impactful.

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) crash that took place last week north of Wroxeter.

At approximately 9:10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Huron OPP, Howick Fire and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a call of an ATV flipped over in the ditch at Salem Road and Forest Line.

Upon arrival first responders located and treated an injured male driver. He was later transferred to hospital via air ambulance.

The injured driver, a 38-year-old from Howick sustained non-life threatening injuries in the crash. He has since been released from hospital.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this crash.

Any person with information regarding this crash is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.

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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Yesterday morning around 10:45 a.m., Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a residence located on Mill Street in Hensall to investigate reports of a gunshot being heard.

Moments later officers arrived on scene and set up containment around the residence in question. Initial checks were made and no one with injuries was located on scene.

A search warrant was later executed at the residence by members of the Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) & Huron OPP Crime Unit. As a result of the search warrant, police located a prohibited weapon (nunchaku) and small quantities of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine.

As a result of the investigation two Hensall residents are facing charges.

Joanna MAPLE, 45 years of age from Hensall has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon. She has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 14, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Randall KOSTUIK, 51 years of age from Hensall has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon contrary to a Prohibition Order (two counts).

He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 18, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Any person with information regarding this occurrence should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.

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.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with Break & Enter following an incident that took place in Dungannon this past weekend.

On Sunday, June 14, 2020 at approximately 6:40 p.m. Huron OPP officers responded to a Southampton Street residence after receiving information that someone had entered into the home and was now in the garage rummaging through items.

Shortly thereafter OPP officers arrived on scene and located a female suspect on the property.

Jennifer GREYDANUS, 35 years of age, from Goderich has been charged with Break, Enter Dwelling House. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 21, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A London resident will be making a trip to Huron County court later this summer following a police chase that took place this past weekend in Bluewater.

On Saturday, June 13, 2020 at approximately 11:40 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a sedan stopped on the shoulder of Bluewater Veteran’s Highway (Highway 21) at Sararas Road. Upon pulling in behind the stopped vehicle the driver immediately accelerated away from the police vehicle and headed northbound travelling in an erratic manner. The investigating officer attempted to stop the vehicle however the driver failed to stop for the emergency lights and continued speeding away.

Further up the roadway a tire deflation device was successfully utilized and the vehicle safely came to a stop near Mill Road.

The driver was arrested and taken into custody. While speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had been consuming alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment and provided two samples of his breath to the Intoxilizer Technician. Both samples were analyzed to be over the legal limit.

Randy LEBLEU, 32 years of age, from London has been charged with:

Flight from Peace Officer

Impaired Operation

Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

Dangerous Operation

Breach of Recognizance

He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 24, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On June 13, 2020 Grey Bruce OPP charged two motorists on Highway 6, in South Bruce Peninsula, with stunt driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

At 1:33 p.m., Roopeshinder CHAHAL, 21 years old of London ON, was travelling over 140 kilometres per hour (km/h) in a car, in a posted 80 km/h zone.

At 9:17 p.m., Daniel JUNG, 30 years old of Vaughan ON, was travelling over 135 km/h in a sport utility vehicle in a posted 80 km/h zone and each driver received a summons to attend court to answer to the charge.

Both of these drivers were issued a 7 day drivers licence suspensions and their vehicles were towed and impounded for 7 days.

The Grey Bruce OPP want to remind motorists that excessive speed in one of the leading causes of deaths on our highways. Slow down and be safe.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with these investigations, 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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On June 12, 2020 at 4:59 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a black pick-up truck on Southampton Parkway, in South Bruce Peninsula, as a result of a traffic complaint. Officers arrested and charged Neil MCCALLUM, 64 years old, of Waterloo, ON with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC), operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80 milligrams (mg), section 320.14(1)(b) CC and Assault, section 266 CC.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on June 25, 2020.

On June 14, 2020 at 1:37 p.m. Grey Bruce OPP stopped a silver car on Bruce Street, in South Bruce Peninsula, as a result of a traffic complaint. Officers arrested and charged Arnold MOMANYI, 23 years old, of South Bruce Peninsula with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) CC and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg, section 320.14(1)(b) CC.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on August 13, 2020.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with these investigations, 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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) -The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after another intersection related collision in the County, this time on Perth Line 43 in the Township of Perth East.

Shortly after 11:00 a.m. on June 12 2020, Perth County OPP and Perth County Paramedic Services received a report of a two vehicle collision. The preliminary investigation has revealed that one SUV was travelling northbound on Perth Road 140, when it stopped at the stop sign at Perth Line 43. The vehicle then proceeded into the intersection, and collided with a westbound SUV. This intersection is controlled northbound and southbound only with a stop sign.

The drivers of the vehicles were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.

As a result, an 82 year old resident of St. Marys has been charged with:

Fail to Yield to Traffic on Through Highway

The Perth County OPP have investigated a number of intersection related collisions so far this year, and would like to remind drivers to take the extra time to stop, look…and look again before proceeding through an intersection.

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.

(KINCARDINE TWP, ON) – On June 12, 2020 at 2:33 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter in progress at a property in the 5000 block of Highway 9 in Kincardine Township. Officers arrived on scene and took two people into custody without incident.

Christopher HARRIS, 56-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Break and enter

Possession of Property obtained by crime

Possession of break-in instruments

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 12, 2020 to answer to the charges.

Cole JOHNSTON, 25-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Break and enter

Possession of Property obtained by crime

Possession of break-in instruments

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 12, 2020 to answer to the charges.

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.

(BRUCE TWP, ON) – On June 12, 2020, members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), OPP Emergency Response Team and an OPP Canine Unit executed 2 Drug Warrants simultaneously in Bruce Township. One warrant was executed at a property along Albert Road, the other warrant was executed at a property along Maplewood Drive.

As a result of the execution of the warrants, police seized cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl. The estimated value of the seized controlled substances is $3,090.

Police also seized offence related property including digital scales, methamphetamine pipes, nunchakus, a pellet gun and quantity of Canadian currency.

Laurent LUCIER, 42-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking

2 counts of Possessing a Prohibited Weapon

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 19, 2020 to answer to the charges.

Elizabeth BETTS, 28-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking

2 counts of Possessing a Prohibited Weapon

2 counts of Fail to Comply with Probation

The accused was held in custody pending the results of a show cause hearing.

Mark GIROUX, 41-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 19, 2020 to answer to the charge.

Sean KIELY, 41-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking

Fail to Comply with Undertaking

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 19, 2020 to answer to the charges.

Shilo FERGUSON, 46-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine

Possession of Cocaine

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 19, 2020 to answer to the charges.

Donald FERGUSON, 51-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine

Possession of Cocaine

Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 19, 2020 to answer to the charges.

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.