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(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Clinton resident with Impaired Operation and Driving with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Over 80 after an arrest was made by police last night in Clinton.

Shortly after 6:00 p.m. on May 28, 2020 Huron OPP officers were called to a restaurant located on Huron Street in Clinton to check on a possible impaired driver that was observed in a parked vehicle.

Minutes later an officer arrived and located the driver waiting in her vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer detected the odour of alcohol and also observed signs of impairment.

The driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the

Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of her breath were provided to the intoxilizer technician and both samples were analyzed to be over the legal limit.

Angela MAIZE, 43 years of age, from Clinton has been charged with Operation While Impaired & Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 3, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. Her motor vehicle was impounded and her driver’s licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days.

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is sending out a reminder on scams after a report of a successful scam from a resident in the Municipality of Kincardine on May 28, 2020. A call was received from Revenue Canada” regarding an overdue amount owing and payment by Bitcoin was demanded. The scam was successful as $4

(MIDDLESEX OPP) – On Tuesday May 26, 2020, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), as well as the Middlesex OPP Major Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and in partnership with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services entered into a death investigation at a home on Leesboro Trail in Thorndale, Ontario.

At the time, police located one deceased male within the home. A post mortem examination confirmed the male died as a result of a homicide. The homicide victim has been identified as Sean COLLINS, 27 years old, of Thorndale.

On Thursday May 28, 2020, members of the Rocky Mountain House Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to a deceased male who was located in the North Saskatchewan River, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.

As a result of the police investigation it is believed that the male died as a result of drowning. The deceased male has been identified as Alexander COLLINS, 30 years of age, of Thorndale, Ontario.

Police believe there is no risk to the public at this time.

The Middlesex County OPP Major Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are working jointly with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Major Crime Unit in Alberta on this homicide investigation and police are encouraging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(MIDDLESEX OPP) On Tuesday May 26, 2020, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), as well as the Middlesex OPP Major Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and in partnership with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services entered into a death investigation at a home on Leesboro Trail in Thorndale where one person was located deceased.

While the investigation is still in the preliminary stages, police believe there is no risk to the public at this time. Members of the community can expect to see an increased presence of OPP personnel and vehicles in the area as the investigation continues.

Further updates to the investigation will be provided when they become available.

Police are encouraging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On May 28, 2020 at 6:28 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called for a head-on motor vehicle collision, involving a (grey) pick-up truck and a (white) car on Highway 21, west of Bruce County Road 14,South Bruce Peninsula.

The (white) car was westbound and the (grey) pick-up truck was eastbound. The car crossed the centre line, travelled onto the eastbound gravel shoulder and collided with the pick-up.

One driver was transported by ambulance to hospital with minor injuries.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver of the car, a 29 year old from South Bruce Peninsula, with Careless Driving, section 130(1) Highway Traffic Act.

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 Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), in conjunction with the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) have charged a Windsor resident with a drug trafficking offence.

Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on May 27 2020, a Perth County OPP officer stopped a pick-up truck in the Municipality of North Perth. The driver of the pick-up was placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

The driver was found to be in possession of cocaine with an approximate street value of $13,000. Additionally, the pick-up truck was seized as offence related property.

As a result, Matthew Jason MILLS, 36, of Windsor, has been charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

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 charge.

Those involved in the trafficking of drugs will continue to be a focus of the OPP. Traffickers need to hear this message loud and clear – this behaviour is not acceptable in our communities.” – Inspector Rob Scott

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On May 27, 2020 at approximately 3:45 p.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a fraud involving a resident in North Wellington Township.

It was reported that the victim was contacted by a person using the former Mount Forest OPP Detachment telephone number and alleging to be a police officer. The fraudster advised that victim that she was being investigated for having multiple bank accounts and hacking into others. The victim was told that the only way to protect her money was to drain her account and purchase prepaid VISA cards and provide him with the numbers.

The victim lost $2000.

The suspect used the name of David Campbell and spoke with an East Indian accent.

The Wellington County OPP has received two similar type incidents in the last few hours and want the public to be aware – this is a fraud.

Remember – the OPP does not conduct investigations then solicit money – EVER. This includes gift cards and prepaid VISA / Mastercards.

Suspects will be extremely demanding and persuasive on the phone and will use computer generated apps to make it look like they are calling from legitimate businesses – such as the OPP.

Never provide any personal information including SIN, date of birth or any banking information over the phone to anyone that you don’t know.

For more information on fraud, members of the public can call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit http://antifraudcentre.ca. Fraud is a multi-million dollar enterprise that will only end when they stop making money.

If you are ever unsure if you are speaking with an actual OPP police officer hang-up and call the non-emergency OPP number at 1-888-310-1122.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – At approximately 9:30 a.m. on May 23 2020, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified by a citizen that a suspect in a white van had just stolen a trailer from a property in Tavistock, and the vehicle was travelling in Perth County.

Police located the van with the utility trailer a short time later, and arrested the driver. Through the investigation, it was determined that the van had also been stolen from a business in New Hamburg the previous night, and the driver was prohibited from driving.

The same suspect was also involved in a theft of fuel that had occurred at a property on Line 33, in the Township of Perth East on May 22 2020.

As a result, Christopher BLUM, 37, of the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock, has been arrested and charged with:

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000

Possession of Property Obtained by crime over $5000

Operation While Prohibited

Failure to Comply with release order

Theft Under $5000

Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing on May 24 2020.

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 BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On May 19, 2020 at 10:33 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a theft of construction equipment from a work site at the government docks off Howdenvale Road, South Bruce Peninsula. The complainant reported the theft of a (yellow) 2011 Allmand Brothers ML20V towable tower light valued at $5,000.

Sometime between May 15, 2020 and May 19, 2020, May long weekend, unknown person(s) removed the tower light.

A picture of a similar tower light has been attached.

Grey Bruce OPP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating this stolen property.

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.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged a resident of Norfolk County with multiple sexual related offences following an internet luring investigation.

This February the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit and the Huron OPP Crime Unit began investigating after learning of information about a possible internet child luring case.

After a lengthy investigation, officers were able to determine the accused engaged in sexually explicit online communications with a 15-year-old victim. An in-person meet was later arranged whereupon the accused proceeded to sexually assault the victim.

Jordan COBB, 37 years of age, from Simcoe has been charged with:

Luring a Person Under 16 years of age by means of Telecommunication

Invitation to Sexual Touching – Person Under 16 years of Age

Sexual Assault

Sexual Interference

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 29, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(MIDDLESEX OPP) On Tuesday May 26, 2020, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), as well as the Middlesex OPP Major Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and in partnership with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services entered into a death investigation at a home on Leesboro Trail in Thorndale where one person was located deceased within the home.

Members of the public can expect to see an increased presence of OPP personnel and vehicles in the area as the investigation continues. Further updates will be provided when they become available.

While the investigation is still in the preliminary stages, police want to remind the public that you should always be aware of your surroundings and personal safety.

Police are encouraging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) have laid charges in relation to a May 17, 2020 incident where four pick-up trucks and two trailers were stolen from a landscaping company on Wellington Road 86 in Mapleton Township.

Investigation revealed that three suspects attended the business at 4:10 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. and stole the vehicles worth approximately $300,000. The vehicles have all been recovered and returned to the owner.

This investigation is still ongoing and more information will be released when it becomes available.

Roy Tanner Cameron JENKINS, 39-years-old of Waterloo has been charged with Theft Over $5000 X2, Possession of Property Obtained by a Crime Over $5000, Operation While Prohibited and Public Mischief contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 28, 2020 to answer to the charges.

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.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On May 26, 2020 at 11:27 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program at Clarke’s Road, west of Highway 6, Northern Bruce Peninsula. An OPP officer stopped a (black) car and read a breath demand for an approved roadside screening device. The officer arrested the driver for operating a motor vehicle with over 80 milligrams (mgs) of alcohol, after they failed the roadside test.

The driver was transported to Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Wiarton. A breath test, conducted by a qualified Intoxilyzer operator at the detachment, recorded over three time the legal limit of 80 mgs of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged 58 year old, Teresa SHEARER from Northern Bruce Peninsula with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs or more, section 320.14(1)(b) CC.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to attend Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on July 30, 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.

(KINLOSS TWP, ON) – Members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing to investigate a break-in at a residence along Paradise Lake Street in Kinloss Township. Sometime between 1:00 p.m. on May 13, 2020 and 12:00 p.m. on May 20, 2020, a detached shed on the property was forcibly entered. The list of missing property includes a 6 horsepower Mercury outboard motor, Craftsman power tools, fishing rods, tackle boxes and a Minolta camera. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be $2,500.

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.