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(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid a charge in regards to an assault that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth last week.

Police were contacted around 4:00 p.m. on May 20 2020, after an altercation in the parking lot of a business on Mitchell Road South in Listowel. During the altercation, the 52 year old victim was struck with a rock, suffering non-life threatening injuries. It was determined that the victim and the suspect were not known to each other.

As a result, Leslie KURUCZ, 47, of no fixed address, has been arrested and charged with:

Assault with a Weapon contrary to the Criminal Code

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.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On May 24, 2020 at 3:26 a.m. the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was requested to assist a member of the Strathroy Caradoc Police Service (SCPS) at a traffic stop on Longwoods Rd. in the Municipality of Strathroy Caradoc.

OPP learned that while at a traffic stop with a pickup truck a SCPS officer was confronted by unrelated male on a motorcycle. The male became confrontational with the SCPS officer, at which point the OPP were requested to assist. The male soon fled the scene eastbound on HWY 402 and was later located and stopped by a member of the OPP.

During the traffic stop police soon learned that the driver’s ability to operate the motorcycle may have been impaired. During the course of a standard field sobriety test the driver became very aggressive and assaulted the officer by striking him in the face. During the assault the officer was required to deploy his conducted energy weapon (CEW) to safely control the accused and effect an arrest.

The officer received minor injuries as a result of the assault. The accused was not injured.

As a result of an investigation police have charged Ronald CLAUSE – age 51- of Mississauga’s of the New Credit First Nation with:

CC 270(1)(a) Assault a Peace Officer

CC 320.15(1) Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was remanded into custody as a result of his parole being revoked and is scheduled to appear in a London Court room on August 4, 2020 to speak to the charges.

This incident is another reminder of the dangers that our officers face each and every day and that no traffic stop should ever be viewed as routine. Our members are provided the necessary equipment and training to ensure that each situation can be handled in the safest and most effective way possible. This is also another great reminder why motorists need to slow down and move over when they see that police have someone stopped at the roadside. Officers and civilians need room to ensure a safe space to work in.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On May 18, 2020 at 6:05 p.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a robbery located on Three Fires Rd. of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation.

Police soon learned that suspects attended a property on the 700 block of Switzer Dr. and proceeded to steal property. The suspect vehicle was blocked on the property by the home owner when his pickup truck was struck by the fleeing suspect vehicle. The home owner continued to follow the suspects from the scene where it was reported the suspects stopped their vehicle on the roadway and fired two gun shots at the home owner.

As a result of an investigation police have charged Jordan DOCKSTATER age -27- of St. Thomas, ON with:

CC 343(d) Armed Robbery

CC 320.13(1) Dangerous operation

CC 95(a) Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

CC 85(1)(a) Firearm – Use while committing offence

CC 94 Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm

CC 86(1) Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition

CC 88 Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

CC 430(4) Mischief Under $ 5,000

Police have also charged Corey MINGO, age -29- of London, ON with:

CC 343(d) Armed Robbery

CC 117.01(1) Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

CC 95(a) Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

CC 85(1)(a) Firearm – Use while committing offence

CC 94 Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm

CC 86(1) Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition

CC 88 Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

Police have also charged Dawson DOCKSTATER, age -21- of London, ON with:

CC 354(1)(a) Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

All accused parties are scheduled to appear in a London court room on future dates to speak to the charges.

While the investigation is on-going this time, the OPP is looking for anyone with information related to this incident. Any witnesses who observed anything suspicious on Switzer Rd. and Three Fires Rd. between the hours of 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. on May 18, 2020 are being encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-88-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

2:52 PM EDT Sunday 24 May 2020

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for:

Listowel – Milverton – Northern Perth County

Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing localized flash flooding.

Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon or early this evening.

The main threats are heavy downpours and there may be a few storms that produce hail up to 3 centimetres in diameter.

Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.

The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On May 23, 2020, at approximately 7:30 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Centre Wellington Fire Rescue and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service responded to a report of an injured woman at a residence in Fergus.

It was reported that a 53-year-old female was with a small group of people that were gathered around a backyard fire pit. It was also reported that the woman’s clothing caught fire. Witnesses extinguished the fire and provided first aid.

The woman later was transported by air ambulance to a trauma centre.

Police continue to investigate.

NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On May 21, 2020 at 10:18 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons occurrence at on Corey Crescent in Northern Bruce Peninsula.

Following an argument involving several parties, one person displayed a firearm in a threatening nature.

As a result of the investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Benjamin KLEIN, a 19 year old from Northern Bruce Peninsula, with the following offences:

Three counts of Handle firearm in a careless manner, section 86 of the Criminal Code (CC);

Three counts of Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88 of the Criminal Code (CC);

Three counts of Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC);

Three counts of Assault with a weapon, section 267(a) of the Criminal Code (CC);

Three counts of Pointing a firearm, section 87 of the Criminal Code (CC);

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 22, 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.

(CULROSS TWP, ON) – On May 21, 2020 at 10:14 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter at a property along Bruce Road 6 in Culross Township. Officers arrived to find that someone wearing a backpack had run off into a cornfield on the neighbouring property.

Members of the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and an OPP Canine Unit were called to assist South Bruce OPP officers with a search of the cornfield. Officers located the person of interest who was arrested without incident.

Francis REINHART, 28-years-old, from the Municipality of Brockton was charged with 2 counts of Break and Enter, Unlawfully in a Dwelling House, Assault, 3 counts of Mischief, Theft and 2 counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order. The accused was held in custody pending the result of a bail hearing scheduled for May 22, 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.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a Huron County man yesterday afternoon with a variety of weapons and breach of probation offences.

At approximately 5:46 p.m. on May 20, 2020 Huron OPP officers responded to a suspicious person call located on Burns Line. Officers arrived on scene and quickly located the suspect sitting on a landscape rock at the end of a laneway. Officers also learned the male had been observed burying something near the rock. A check of the area was completed and an air pistol BB gun and a starter pistol were located.

Upon doing some checks on the male it was learned the suspect was in violation of his probation order as well as a prohibition order. Additionally, upon arrest the male was searched and he was found to be in possession of a prohibited weapon commonly known as a flick knife”.

Steven GRAYSTON

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On May 21, 2020 at 3:51 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a northbound (brown) pick-up truck, on Highway 10, near Road 170 in Grey County. The pick-up truck was travelling over 150 kilometres per hour (km/h) in the posted 80 km/h speed limit.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver, Robert MILLER, a 30 year old from Grey Highlands, with stunt driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The driver was issued a 7 day drivers licence suspension and the vehicle that was being operated was towed and will be impounded for 7 days.

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.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On May 20th, 2020 at 8:45 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a campground at Highway 6 near Tobermory, in Northern Bruce Peninsula.

OPP officers attended and located a person who had sustained an injury to their face. The victim was treated at hospital for minor injuries.

During the investigation, officers arrested a suspect who had assaulted the victim with physical force.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Corey OLIVER, a 32 year old from Northern Bruce Peninsula, with assault, section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC) and uttering death threats, section 264(1) CC.

The accused was held for a bail hearing in Ontario Court of Justice on May 21, 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.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On May 15, 2020, officers from the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter to a seasonal property at Concession 3, in the Township of Chatsworth.

The investigation revealed that the residence was broken into and several items were stolen, including:

A red 2007 Honda ATV

A black 2009 Cargo Express enclosed trailer

Multiple generators

Chain saws

Power tools

Solar Power control panels

The thefts took place sometime between March 15, 2020 and May 15, 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.

(BRUCE TWP, ON) – On May 20, 2020 at 4:26 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Highway 21 in Bruce Township saw a motorcycle moving at a high rate of speed. The motorcycle’s speed was displayed on radar at more than 130 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

While speaking with the driver, the officer determined that they had been drinking alcohol.

Keegan HAYES, 29-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with Impaired Driving, Operate over 80 Milligrams and Race a Motor Vehicle. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on July 29, 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.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On May 20, 2020 at 8:36 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a 2 vehicle collision on Broadway Street in Kincardine. Officers arrived to find that one of the involved drivers had been drinking alcohol.

Christopher WICK, 27-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with Impaired Driving – Over 80 Milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on July 22, 2020 to answer to the charge.

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) – An investigation conducted by the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has resulted in sexual assault and other sex-related offences being laid against a Huron East resident.

The charges arise from events that took place in Seaforth during the 1990’s when the victim was a teenager. The accused was a supervisor and golf instructor to the victim during this time period.

Huron County OPP has charged 61-year-old Cameron DOIG from Huron East with the following offences:

Sexual Assault – Two Counts

Sexual Interference – Two Counts

Invitation to Sexual Touching – Two Counts

Sexual Exploitation

Voyeurism

The accused was arrested on May 19, 2020. He has since been released from custody with a future court date at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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.

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you or someone you know is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One such resource is Victim Services of Huron County they can be reached at (519) 600-4108.

If you are in an immediate need of police, dial 9-1-1.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged four people with trespassing following an incident in North Perth on May 17 2020.

Police were called shortly after 5:30 p.m. by citizens who had observed suspicious activity involving a white pick-up truck and a small all-terrain vehicle (ATV) pulling a trailer on Line 90, in the Municipality of North Perth. The suspicious vehicle was last observed attending a private property on Perth Road 164.

When police arrived, the white truck was not located, but a different blue pick-up truck attempted to flee the scene. Officers were able to get the vehicle stopped, and all four occupants were arrested for trespassing.

As a result, Bradley MARTIN, 38, of North Perth, was charged with:

Resist Peace Officer

Possession of Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Possession Break in Instruments

Failure to Comply with Release Order (two counts)

Alexandra GROSS, 29, of North Perth was charged with:

Enter Premises when Entry Prohibited

Joseph POTTER, 31, of North Perth was charged with:

Enter Premises when Entry Prohibited

A 16 year old resident of North Perth was also charged with:

Enter Premises when Entry Prohibited

Person Under 19 years – Possess Cannabis

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.