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(WEST PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently on scene of a two-vehicle crash west of Brodhagen that has resulted in a fatality.

At approximately 2:30 p.m. on June 5, 2020 Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the collision at Perth Line 44 and Perth Road 180 (Huron 14).

The preliminary investigation has determined 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. Both trucks entered the ditch. The intersection is controlled by a stop sign.

The driver of the westbound truck died at the scene.

Investigators from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team remain on scene assisting with the collision investigation.

Perth Line 44 is currently closed between Manley Line and Road 179, and Road 180 is closed between Line 46 to Line 42. Motorists are asked to take an alternate route to avoid the collision scene.

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.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On May 27, 2020, at approximately 6:50 p.m., members of the Wellington County and the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) along with uniform members executed a search warrant at a residence on Inkerman Street in Palmerston.

The search of the residence resulted in a quantity of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia being located and seized. The estimated value of the seized methamphetamine is $8000.

As a result of the investigation an arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect.

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.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On June 3, 2020 at approximately 8:35 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Highway 6 near Laird 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 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 145 km/h.

Rachel Lynn POLLARD, 20-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.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On May 31, 2020 at approximately 3:15 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call from a payphone on George Street in Arthur.

Officers patrolled the area and located a heavily intoxicated person in a paranoid state nearby and placed them under arrest for public intoxication. During a search incident to arrest, police located a baggie containing methamphetamine.

Jeff GREIN, 59-years-old of Wellington North Township has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on August 4, 2020 to answer to the charge.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On June 4, 2020 at 6:01 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Search Warrant at a residence at Parker Street West in Meaford, Ontario. Grey Bruce OPP officers assisted Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) members and Huron-Perth CSCU members with the warrant.

Officers arrested three people and police have seized a quantity of Cocaine, Morphine, Methamphetamine, Hydromorphone, several other drugs and drug paraphernalia, along with two prohibited weapons.

Bernie PICARD, 58 years old from Meaford, Ontario is charged with the following offences:

Two counts of Possession of a Schedule 1 substance (Cocaine & Opioid) for the purpose of trafficking, section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA)

Four counts of Possession of a Schedule 1 substance, section 4(1) CDSA

Two counts of unauthorized possession of weapon, section 91(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

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

Diane HENDERSON, 49 years old from Meaford, Ontario is charged with the following offences:

Two counts of Possession of a Schedule 1 substance (Cocaine & Opioid) for the purpose of trafficking, section 5(2) CDSA

Five counts of Possession of a Schedule 1 substance, section 4(1) CDSA

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

Robina GRANT, 30 years old from Meaford, Ontario is charged with the following offences:

Two counts of Possession of a Schedule 1 substance (Cocaine & Opioid) for the purpose of trafficking, section 5(2) CDSA

Four counts of Possession of a Schedule 1 substance, section 4(1) CDSA

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

The accused will appear for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice on June 4, 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three people after a traffic stop in the Municipality of North Perth last week.

Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on May 28, 2020, a Perth County OPP officer pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation on Binning Street West, in Listowel. Through an investigation, it was found that two of the occupants were breaching conditions, and one was found in possession of methamphetamine. Three people are now facing charges.

Bradley MARTIN, 38, of North Perth, was charged with:

Possession of Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Failure to Comply with Release Order

Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Tracy DOLMAGE, 39, of North Perth, was charged with:

Failure to Comply with Release Order

Jeffery SCOTT, 44, of Mapleton Township, was charged with:

Failure to Comply with Release Order

The accused parties have been released from custody and are 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.

(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.

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

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after a suspect attended a local financial institution and scammed the bank for approximately $40,000.

On May 21 2020, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the suspect attended the financial institution in the Municipality of North Perth, where they provided identification. The suspect then performed some banking transactions, with a total value of approximately $40,000. It was later determined that the suspect had stolen a person’s identity, and the transactions were found to be fraudulent.

Police are now seeking assistance from the public in identifying the suspect. The male suspect is described as approximately 50 years old, with black and grey hair, and was dressed casually at the time of the offence.

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.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On May 30, 2020 at approximately 1:00 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services responded to a 911 call on Trafalgar Road near Side Road 17 in the Town of Erin.

Police attended the scene and located a pick-up truck with frontend damage. Officers were approached by an intoxicated individual with facial injuries who identified themselves as the driver. Police placed the driver under arrest for impaired driving and they were subsequently transported to hospital by ambulance for treatment of non-life- threatening injuries.

Upon arrival at the hospital the driver was noncompliant with police and refused to comply with the blood demand. Further investigation revealed that the pick-up truck that the accused was operating at the time of the collision had been taken without the owner’s consent.

As a result, Justin James GARDIPY, 23-years-old of Acton has been charged with Failure to Provide or Comply with Demand and Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on August 4, 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 WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On May 29, 2020 at approximately 1:00 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 109 near Side Road 15. The officer observed an eastbound black sport utility vehicle travelling 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 147 km/h.

Hannah Jane BAUER, 19-years-old of North Perth 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 August 19, 2020. The vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On May 30, 2020 at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft from a business on Shamrock Road in the Town of Erin. The complainant advised that a 2020 RV trailer was stolen sometime overnight.

Investigation revealed that at 4:10 a.m. an unknown suspect operating a silver dually pick-up truck entered onto the property, backed up to the trailer and connected it and drove off, last seen travelling westbound on 17 Side Road.

The suspect is described as male dressed in black, face covered with hood/balaclava.

The suspect vehicle is a silver dually pick-up truck with a large dent in the rear right quarter panel over the tire, running boards, 8 ft bed with liner, no back seat in cab, no tailgate and has rear mud flaps with a bar holding them on.

The stolen RV trailer is described as a 2020 Salem 32 BHDS, unplated, silver, tagalong worth approximately $33,000.

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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On May 31, 2020, at 8:25 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Barfoot Crescent, north of Colpoy’s Bay in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

The investigation revealed that an all-terrain vehicle struck a tree and rolled. The single operator was thrown from the machine.

The driver, a 15 year old from South Bruce Peninsula, was transported to hospital by ambulance with serious injuries.

Grey Bruce OPP continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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.

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently on scene of a two-vehicle crash south of Belmore that has resulted in a fatality.

At approximately 6:49 p.m. on June 4, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to the crash scene located at Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County Road #7) and Forest Line.

The preliminary investigation has determined a motorcycle was travelling westbound on Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County Road #7) whereupon it collided with a farm tractor towing a manure spreader.

The driver of the motorcycle died at the scene.

He has been identified as Greg MASSEY, 42 years of age, from Morris-Turnberry.

Investigators from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team remain on scene assisting with the collision investigation.

Howick-Turnberry Road is currently closed between Belmore Line and Gorrie Line. Motorists are asked to take an alternate route to avoid the collision scene.

Any witnesses to the crash are 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.

(WALKERTON, ON) – On June 4, 2020 at 12:26 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a situation along McNab Street in Walkerton.

A number of specialized OPP resources have been engaged to assist the South Bruce OPP with this incident. Expect to see an increased police presence in the area.

The South Bruce OPP has initiated road closures around the incident location in the interest of public safety. The closures are on McNab Street, from Napier Street to Johnstone Boulevard, and on South Street, from Hinks Street to Robinson Street, in Walkerton. Motorists are asked to respect the closure and avoid the incident area.

Residents are asked to remain indoors and avoid the incident area.

This is an isolated incident.

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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid more than two dozen charges against two people that were caught early this morning trying to steal a pickup truck from a Bluewater residence.

Early this morning around 12:53 a.m. Huron OPP officers were notified of a pickup truck that was stolen from residence located on Airport Line. Officers began patrolling for the suspect vehicle and as they were doing so they were receiving live up dates as to the location of the mobile vehicle. Officers were able to get the vehicle immobilized after it left the roadway into a farmer’s field located near the intersection of London Road and Walnut Road.

Both occupants took off running and attempted to flee. The passenger tripped and fell and was quickly arrested. The driver managed to evade police for a short while however with the assistance of an OPP Canine Unit the co-accused was located and taken into custody.

Joseph CLUETT, 24 years of age from West Perth has been charged with the following offences:

Theft Over $5,000

Trespassing at Night

Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle

Possession of Break-in Instruments

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

Mischief Under $5,000

Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Weapon

Failure to Comply with Release Order – Two Counts

Fail to Comply with Probation Order – Two Counts

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Operation While Prohibited

Possession of a Prohibited Weapon contrary to Prohibition Order – Two Counts

He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 3, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Chantelle DAW, 26 years of age from London has been charged with the following offences:

Theft Over $5,000

Trespassing at Night

Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle

Possession of Break-in Instruments

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

Mischief Under $5,000

Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Weapon

Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 4 counts

Fail to Comply with Release Order – 7 counts

She also remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 3, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.