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(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On June 8, 2020, at approximately 1:35 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks on Brock Road south near Cockburn Street in Puslinch Township. Officers investigated the driver of a motor vehicle that entered into the checkpoint.

During the course of the investigation, officers formed the opinion that the driver had consumed alcohol. A Roadside Screening Test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

Shyam GHOURA, 55-years-old of Toronto has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code. 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 July 28, 2020.

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.

(CENTRAL HURON & SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a theft of a pickup truck that was stolen from an Exeter residence last week.

On June 5, 2020 Huron OPP officers responded to a gravel pit located on Tower Line Road where they recovered a stolen Dodge Ram pickup that was found partially submerged in a pond on the property.

Investigators were able to contact the owner of the truck and it was learned the truck had been stolen sometime overnight on June 4, 2020 from a John Street West residence in Exeter.

Although the truck has been recovered, it is deemed to be a complete loss.

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.

NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On June 3, 2020 at 9:04 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the theft of 2017 (grey) Ford Escape with attached Ontario licence plate #AAAZ692 from a residence at North Shore Road, Northern Bruce Peninsula.

Sometime between June 2, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. and June 3, 2020 at 7:50 a.m. unknown person(s) stole the Ford Escape from the driveway.

On June 4, 2020 at 1:57 p.m. Grey Bruce OPP officers were dispatched to a suspicious person at a business in Hepworth, South Bruce Peninsula. Officers arrived and located a person in possession of the outstanding stolen Ford Escape.

Grey Bruce OPP officers were assisted by Grey Bruce OPP Community Street Crime Unit, following stolen property being located in the recovered vehicle.

OPP have charged a 41 year old, Randy RAE from Woodstock, with the following offences;

Possession of property obtained by crime, exceeding $5,000 ,section 354(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Two counts of possession of property obtained by crime, under $5,000, section 354(1)(a) CC

The accused was held for a bail hearing on June 5, 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.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is offering the following tips and recommendations to help prevent doorstep package thefts in response to a recent case in Goderich.

On Friday, June 5, 2020 at about 1:35 p.m. Huron OPP officers received a call from an Oxford Street resident that reported a freshly delivered package had been stolen from his doorstep. The victim reported he received a notification on his cell phone that the package had been delivered however when he returned home the package was missing. Fortunately the victim had installed a home security surveillance system and was able to view the theft and obtain a description of the suspect.

With the assistance of the victim police located the suspect hiding between two homes in the area of Krohmer Drive and Suncoast Drive East. Police arrested the suspect and a search incident to arrest found the accused to be in possession of a quantity of suspected methamphetamine.

Police were able to locate only some of the stolen property.

Barbara-Jean PIEGEAU, 39 years of age, from Central Huron was charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine.

She has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 5, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Here are some tips to help prevent crimes of this nature.

Track deliveries online and try to be home at the time a package is delivered.

If possible, request delivery services to get a signature from a recipient

When scheduling a delivery, leave instructions on where the package can be delivered or ask for a phone call when it is delivered. Even leaving a package out of sight may make all the difference

Ask a trusted friend or neighbour to receive your package at the time of delivery

If allowed by an employer, have the packages delivered to your work

Have the package delivered to a delivery depot where it can be held for pickup

Consider installing a motion-detection home security system that records video and sends immediate notice of activity to your cell phone.

Some stores provide a pickup-in-store service that allow you to pick up items from a nearer location

Look carefully when ordering, as retailers may have a way of customizing delivery instructions

Install a locked mailbox

Contact the sender in a timely manner if a parcel does not arrive

The OPP wants to remind all residents that if they observe any suspicious activity to please contact the police immediately at 1-888-310-1122.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver after they were speeding in West Perth last weekend.

On June 5 2020, police stopped a vehicle on Perth Road 164, in the Municipality of West Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 130km/h in a posted 80km/h zone.

As a result, Brandon NEGRETTE, 22, of Orangeville, has been charged with:

Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

A seven day driving 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 charge.

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 HURON, ON) – A Crediton resident is facing several charges after he was stopped by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) this weekend in Exeter.

On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at approximately 11:22 a.m. Huron OPP & Middlesex OPP officers were dispatched to investigate a traffic complaint involving a sport utility vehicle that was being operated in an erratic manner.

A few minutes later Huron OPP officers located the suspect vehicle parked at a gas station in Exeter. Officers approached the vehicle and located the driver sitting in the driver’s seat. Upon speaking with the driver officers had reason to believe the driver had been drinking some alcohol. A roadside screening test was administered and the driver registered a fail.

He was arrested and was subsequently transported to the Lucan OPP Detachment for breath tests. The driver provided two samples of his breath to the qualified intoxilizer technician and both of his samples were found to be above the legal limit.

Further checks on the driver revealed he was failing to comply with court imposed conditions of his bail.

Tyler PFAFF, 34 years of age, from Crediton has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) and Fail to Comply With Release Order – 2 counts.

He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 17, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a Wallaceburg resident with Personating a Peace Officer following a recent investigation.

In early May, Huron OPP members were notified by a member of the public that had concerns about a person that was seen operating a sport utility vehicle that resembled a police vehicle.

A few weeks later on June 4, 2020 a Huron County OPP officer was conducting RADAR patrols on Bluewater Veteran’s Highway (Highway 21) when a sport utility vehicle closely resembling a police vehicle passed by the officer. The officer gave a wave to what he thought was a fellow colleague however upon further investigation the officer became suspicious of the vehicle as no other officers were known to be in the immediate area. A traffic stop was conducted shortly thereafter and the officer spoke with the driver. The accused was dressed in clothing that resembled a tactical officer, additionally, several items were observed inside the vehicle that are commonly used in policing.

As a result of the investigation the driver was arrested and taken into custody. Jeremy MUXLOW, 33 years of age, from Wallaceburg has been charged with Personating a Peace Officer. He has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for August 17, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

If you have been recently stopped by a vehicle resembling an unmarked police vehicle and you have concerns the officer was not genuine please contact Huron OPP to speak with an investigator. Huron OPP may be contacted at (519) 524-8314 or 1-888-310-1122.

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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a person for driving while impaired by alcohol.

At approximately 8:00 p.m. on May 29 2020, police received a complaint from a citizen who noticed a vehicle that was driving in a manner that suggested the driver may be impaired. Police located the vehicle on Perth Line 34 in the Township of Perth East, just west of Road 110.

During the traffic stop, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. A roadside Approved Screening Device (ASD) test was conducted which resulted in a Fail”.

The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

Jonathan WAGLER

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A traffic stop of a cyclist last week in Wingham has resulted in criminal charges for a Wingham resident.

On Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at approximately 12:40 a.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped the driver of a mountain bike on Josephine Street in Wingham for a traffic related offence.

A serial number check on the bike revealed the bicycle had been reported as a stolen bike from London. An additional check on the driver revealed she was currently serving a probation sentence and was failing to comply with a condition of her release.

Catherine CORR, 31 years of age, from Wingham was arrested and charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. She was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 10, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(LUCKNOW, ON) – On June 5, 2020 at 8:22 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter at a business in the 600 block of Inglis Street in Lucknow. Sometime between 6:00 p.m. on June 4, 2020 and 8:00 a.m. on June 5, 2020, the business was forcibly entered. The list of missing property includes 2 Orange Echo chainsaws. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be $900.

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.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A North Huron resident is facing Impaired Operation charges after he was caught by police this weekend driving a telehandler (cherry picker) while impaired by alcohol.

On Friday, June 5, 2020 at approximately 6:08 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was investigating an unrelated incident on Reid Road south of Wingham when a driver approached the officer operating a telehandler (cherry picker). While speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had been drinking alcohol and was displaying several signs of impairment.

The driver was placed under arrest for impaired operation and was transported to the Listowel OPP Detachment for breath tests. The driver provided two samples of his breath to a qualified intoxilizer technician and both of his samples were found to be above the legal limit.

Jeremy HESSELS, 33 years of age, from North Huron has been charged with Impaired Operation and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80) Plus. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 24, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

His licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days and his vehicle has been towed and impounded.

(CARRICK TWP, ON) – On June 5, 2020 at 11:29 a.m., South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that a pay loader had been taken from an address in Brant Township. Members of the South Bruce OPP located the pay loader in Carrick Township being driven in an erratic manner.

As a result of the police investigation criminal charges have been laid. Mason STROEDER, 19-years-old of Brockton was charged with Dangerous Operation, 2 counts of Operation while Prohibited, 2 counts of Assault Peace Officer, Theft over $5,000, 2 counts of Mischief over $5,000, Mischief under $5,000 and Fail to Comply with Probation.

He is currently in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for June 9, 2020.

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Shortly before 1:45 p.m. on June 5, 2020 Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County Paramedic Services, and the West Perth Fire Department responded to a collision at Perth Line 44 and Perth Road 180 (Huron 14).

A pick-up truck was travelling westbound on Perth Line 44 and was struck by a second pick-up truck that was travelling northbound on Perth Road 180. The preliminary investigation has determined that the northbound truck failed to stop at the stop sign. Both trucks entered the ditch, and the occupants of the westbound truck had to be extricated by the West Perth Fire Department. ORNGE Air Ambulance attended the scene but did not transport any patients.

The driver of the westbound truck was pronounced deceased at the scene. He has since been identified as Campbell SANDERS, 69, of North Perth. A post mortem examination was completed on June 6 2020.

A 73-year-old passenger of the westbound truck, a resident of North Perth, was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A 23-year-old resident of Aylmer was driving the northbound truck, and was not injured.

Investigators from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team assisted with the collision investigation.

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.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On June 7, 2020 at 9:56 p.m. Middlesex OPP, Thames Centre Fire and Middlesex-London EMS responded to a single vehicle roll over collision on Crampton Dr. in the Municipality of Thames Centre. The vehicle with three occupants struck a hydro pole and then rolled onto its roof. The driver was transported to a local area hospital as a precaution and later arrested for impaired operation.

As a result of an investigation police have charged Eric SZYMANSKI – age 18 – of Malahide TWP with:

CC 320.14(1)(a) Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

CC 320.14(1)(b) Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in a London court room on August 20th to speak to the charges.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On June 6, 2020 at 10:54 p.m. Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a speeding motor vehicle travelling with three occupants at 186 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone on Dundas St., located in the Municipality of Thames Centre. A traffic stop was conducted and police soon learned that the driver was impaired. The driver was placed under arrest at the scene and transported to the London OPP detachment for further testing.

During the course of the traffic stop police also located a loaded handgun in plain view and a quantity of drugs. All three occupants were placed under arrest at the scene.

As a result of an investigation police have charged Diu ANGOK -age 27- of London, ON with:

CC 91(1) Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

CDSA 4(1) Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

CC 320.14(1)(a) Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

CC 320.14(1)(b) Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

CC 94 Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm

HTA 172(1) Race a motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

Police have also charged Wally KHALAF -age 20- of London, ON. With:

CC 91(1) Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

CC 94 Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm

CDSA 4(1) Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Police have also charged a Young Person with:

CC 91(1) Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

CC 94 Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm

CDSA 4(1) Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

The motor vehicle was impounded and the drivers licence was seized. The accused parties were released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in a London court room at a future date in August to speak to the charges.

The OPP will continue to investigate those who put our communities at risk and this serious example contains a mixture of speed, alcohol, drugs and a loaded weapon. Our officers are dedicated to public safety and work hard protect the communities we call home.

Citizens are encouraged to contact police immediately, if the witness or suspect an impaired driver. The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere within the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.