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(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reaching out to the community to help figure out who is responsible for a recent theft in the Town of Goderich. Incredulously, someone stole a defibrillator from Bannister Park located on McDonald Street in Goderich.

Sometime overnight on May 28, 2020 someone attended the Kinette Pavilion area and helped themselves to the AED defibrillator that had been located at the park. The defibrillator was donated to the community through the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund in July of 2019 at the park’s grand opening.

The stolen defibrillator is a HeartSine Samaritan PAD Sam 500 P model, valued at approximately $2,000.

Any person with information regarding this incident 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.

(MORRIS-TURNBERY, ON) – A case that had originally been reported to police as a break, enter and theft has now been solved by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Investigators were attempting to identify two persons of interest in connection with a reported incident that took place north of Blyth this past weekend.

Police have since identified the two persons of interest and it turns out they had received permission from another family member to attend and retrieve the items.

Investigators would like to thank the public for their assistance in this investigation.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have laid several charges against a Goderich resident after he was caught by police driving while prohibited.

Just before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2020 a Huron OPP officer observed the accused travelling southbound on Nile Road in a compact vehicle. The officer was unable to stop the accused at that time however police caught up with the accused later that night on Bayfield Road in Goderich.

He was placed under arrest and was taken into custody without incident.

Matthew BOUVIER, 28 years of age has been charged with the following offences:

Operation While Prohibited

Fail to Comply with Probation Order – Two Counts

Driving While Under Suspension – Three Counts

Drive Motor Vehicle No Plates

Operate Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 13, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one driver in relation to a collision that occurred on May 27 2020.

Shortly after 6:30 p.m., Perth County OPP and the North Perth Fire Department were called to the intersection of Fordwich Line and Perth Road 178 (also known as Mayne Corners”) at the border of the Municipality of North Perth and the Township of Howick

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich man with several domestic assault related offences following a recent investigation.

On Thursday, May 28, 2020 Huron OPP commenced a domestic violence investigation after receiving a call from the victim.

The subsequent police investigation revealed the accused had committed several acts of domestic violence against the victim over a 16-year period. The accused was taken into custody without incident on May 29, 2020.

The accused, a 57-year-old Goderich resident has been charged with Assault with a Weapon – four counts, Assault Causing Bodily Harm and Mischief Under $5,000. He has since been released from custody with a future court date.

Victims of sexual assault/domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Huron County at 519-600-4108.

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

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On May 31, 2020 at 6:48 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of suspicious parties in a parking lot near an industrial park at Highway 6 in Georgian Bluffs, Ontario.

OPP officers attended and located several people behind the industrial park after hours.

As a result of this investigation, the Grey Bruce OPP have charged Ian MCPHERSON, 34 years old from Owen Sound, with the following offences:

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

Possession of a schedule 1 substance – Methamphetamine, section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act

Fail to comply with Probation Order, section 733.1(1) CC

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 17, 2020.

Another person was charged with Cannabis related offences and several other parties were warned.

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.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On May 30, 2020 at 1:48 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a possible theft in progress of a golf cart at a golf course near Mount Forest, in Southgate, Ontario.

An individual had been playing golf, then they decided to drive a golf cart off of the golf course and onto the highway, appearing to be driving away with the cart. The owner of the golf course confronted them and observed significant damage to the front of the golf cart and requested that they return to the club house to deal with this issue. The individual abandoned the cart and left on foot.

Officers from the Grey Bruce OPP attended the golf course and apprehended the person after a brief foot pursuit.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Levi SIPOS, 21 years old from Gravenhurst, Ontario with Mischief, destroys or damages property, section 430(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused has been released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on August 6, 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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a person in relation to a collision last week.

Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on May 26 2020, Perth County OPP received a call for a single motor vehicle collision on Line 37 in the Township of Perth East. The investigation revealed that a van travelling westbound left the roadway, striking a hydro pole and downing the hydro lines.

Upon speaking with the driver, the investigating officer learned that the driver had consumed alcohol. An approved screening device was utilized and the driver produced a roadside sample of breath that resulted in a fail.

The driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the Stratford Police Service detachment for breath tests, where his blood alcohol concentration was determined to be above the legal limit.

As a result, Jordan LINDNER, 31, of Stratford, has been charged with the following offences, contrary to the Criminal Code:

Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford, at a later date, to answer to the charges. The vehicle involved was towed from the scene and a seven day impound was initiated as per statute. The accused’s driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days.

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.

(CHATSWORTH TWP, ON) – On May 31, 2020 at 2:15 a.m., members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling the Grey-Bruce Line when the police cruiser was nearly hit by an oncoming vehicle. Officers avoided the collision, then conducted a traffic stop to find that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Karl ELLIOTT, 65-years-old, of Lambton Shores was charged with Impaired Driving and Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on June 24, 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.

(MORRIS-TURNBERY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a break, enter and theft that took place near Blyth this past weekend.

Investigators have since learned on Sunday, May 31, 2020 around 3:00 p.m. two persons attended and broke into a residence located on London Road north of Blyth. Those responsible forced entry into the unoccupied home through the front door and proceeded to load up their vehicle with various items.

Some of the stolen items include a cherry wood end table, a television, a sheepskin floor rug, a wicker floor rack and some clothing.

The suspect vehicle is described as a black Chevrolet Impala with tinted windows and chrome rims. (See Attached Photo).

Investigators are trying to identify the two persons of interest below.

Any person with information regarding this incident 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.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating multiple thefts that have been reported to police over the past week. The thefts have been occurring throughout Grey and Bruce County and Owen Sound, and include thefts of vehicles, vehicle accessories, licence plates and gasoline.

Two vehicles have been taken from residences in the South Bruce Peninsula and Northern Bruce Peninsula. On May 26, 2020, a (blue) pick-up truck was taken from a residence at Bruce Road 9 and has since been recovered. The second vehicle, a (gold) Sport Utility Vehicle, was taken from residence in Lions Head on May 28, 2020 and located a short time later in a ditch at Bruce Road 9. Both vehicles have been examined by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Gasoline drive-offs have occurred in Owen Sound and Springmount.

Grey Bruce OPP are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects. They are believed to be driving a (black) Ford F150, licence plate unknown.

If you are able to identity the people in the attached photos or have information regarding the thefts, call Grey Bruce OPP, 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 located and arrested a wanted person in the Municipality of North Perth this week.

Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on May 25 2020, a Perth County officer patrolling North Perth observed a person walking on Arthur Street in Atwood. The person was known to the officer, and knew that there was a warrant for their arrest from another jurisdiction. During the investigation, it was determined that the accused was also breaching conditions.

As a result, Joseph BENTLEY, 26, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

Fail to Comply with Release Order

The accused has been released from custody and is 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.

(KINLOSS TWP, ON) – On May 28, 2020 at 6:20 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break-in to a residence along Paradise Lake Street in Kinloss Township. Officers attended and found that between 10:30 p.m. on May 27, 2020 and 5:30 a.m. on May 28, 2020, a total of 3 properties along Paradise Lake Street were entered.

The list of stolen property includes: a 9.9 horsepower Johnson outboard motor, a Yellow/White Pelican Escape 10 kayak, Eco electric chainsaw, Microsoft Surface tablet, Passport Western Digital external drive and a JBL Bluetooth speaker. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be more than $9,000.

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.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – As a result of a recent scam investigation, Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is once again reminding citizens to always be aware of suspicious emails and contacts offering prizes and/or other enticing offers.

The 38-year-old victim in this case reported she received a friend request” from a stranger on an online social media platform. She accepted and shortly thereafter she received messages stating she could receive a $250

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) crash that took place last weekend in Clinton.

At approximately 4:23 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2020 Huron OPP officers and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a call of an ATV rollover crash located at the intersection of Hill & George Streets in Clinton.

Upon arrival the driver was found lying on the roadway beside his overturned 4-wheeler.

The injured driver is a 49-year-old from Clinton. He remains in hospital with serious injuries.

As police continue with their investigation any person with information regarding this crash 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.