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(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person after a threats investigation.

On May 8 2020, the victim contacted police after receiving threatening messages from someone the victim had previously dated. The suspect had been asked to stop communicating with the victim, but continued to do so, and during the communication, the threats were made.

As a result of the investigation, a 42 year old North Perth resident has been charged with:

Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – A West Perth resident has been scammed out of $3000 after receiving phone calls that appeared legitimate.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted on May 8 2020, after the victim received phone calls from a telephone company and a bank, advising that the victim’s bank card had been compromised. The victim verified banking information over the phone, which allowed the scammers access to accounts, where the money was removed.

The OPP would like to remind residents to never provide any personal information or banking information over the phone, even if the caller sounds legitimate. If you are in doubt, hang up, and contact your bank institution to verify.

For more information on fraud, members of the public can call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit http://www.antifraudcentre.ca.

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(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person is facing a number of charges after an incident at a Listowel business on May 13 2020.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a pharmacy on Mitchell Road South, in the Municipality of North Perth, after a suspect attempted to use a fraudulent prescription. The suspect had left the scene, but attended a different pharmacy near-by where police caught up with him. Upon seeing police, the suspect fled out the back door of the business, leading police on a foot chase. The suspect was located on the North Perth trail and arrested.

As a result, Christopher LOUGHEED, 41, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

Use, Deals, Acts on Forged Document

Possession of a forged document with intent

Resist a Peace Officer

Identity Theft – Obtain or Possess another person’s identity information

Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution, or obstruct justice (identity fraud)

Failure 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.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers along with members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team continue to investigate a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred yesterday afternoon near Seaforth.

At approximately 1:40 p.m. on May 13, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and Huron East Fire Department responded to the crash scene located at the intersection of North Line (Huron County Road #12) and Hydro Line Road.

The preliminary investigation has determined the operator of a motorcycle was stopping to turn left to head westbound on Hydro Line Road when his motorcycle was struck from behind by a sport utility vehicle that was northbound on North Line (Huron County Road #12).

The motorcycle operator was pronounced deceased at the scene.

He has since been identified as Allan COHOE, 76 years of age, from Burgessville.

A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place today.

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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after a break and enter resulted in the theft of three vintage three-wheeled vehicles.

Sometime in the early morning hours on May 11 2020, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a storage shed on the property, which is a rural location on Perth Line 44, near Wartburg, in the Township of Perth East. The suspects removed the Honda three-wheelers from the shed, and it is believed that they were loaded on a trailer that was waiting near the edge of the property. The suspects then departed the scene through a field.

Although not in running condition, the approximate value of the items stolen is $4000.

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.

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently investigating a theft from a motor vehicle occurrence that took place in Wroxeter this past weekend.

The victim reported his vehicle was parked on Main Street over the weekend with the doors unlocked. Upon checking on his vehicle he noticed the licence plates were removed from the vehicle and a brown wallet was stolen that contained vehicle documents, a driver’s licence and a health card.

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.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Failing to Comply with an Undertaking following an arrest made over the weekend.

On Sunday, May 10, 2020 at approximately 3:00 a.m. Huron OPP officers observed the accused on Newgate Street in Goderich failing to abide by a condition of her release by communicating with a named individual.

As a result officers arrested the accused and a search incident to arrest was completed. The search of the accused revealed she was in possession of suspected hydromorphone, fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Nikita HARTIN, 23 years of age from Goderich has been charged with Fail to Comply with Undertaking and three counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance. She has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 29, 2020.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On April 24, 2020, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a sexual assault which occurred on a trail on the east end of Fergus.

It was reported that sometime between 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., the female victim was sexually assaulted on the Elora-Cataract Trail, east of Gartshore Street and just west of the First Line in Fergus. The suspect was riding a black bicycle and was last seen travelling eastbound on the trail at Gartshore Street.

The suspect is described as:

Caucasian male

5’9-5’10” in height

Approximately 150 pounds

Sparse facial hair on upper lip and chin

Round face

Thin lips

He was wearing black reading glasses

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

At approximately 1:40 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and Huron East Fire Department responded to a crash involving a sport utility vehicle and a motorcycle located at the intersection of North Line (Huron County Road #12) and Hydro Line Road.

The motorcycle operator was pronounced deceased at the scene.

West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team members are currently on scene assisting with the collision investigation.

Motorists are asked to take an alternate route to avoid the collision scene. Hydro Line Road is closed at Roxboro Line and Hensall Road. North Line (Huron County #12) is closed at Bridge Road and the north end of Seaforth.

Further details will be provided once they become available.

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.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On May 10, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a traffic complaint involving an erratic driver in a (blue) Sport Utility Vehicle on Highway 10 near Berkeley, in Grey County. Officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver for impaired driving.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Paige MOULTON, a 30 year old from Owen Sound with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol and drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and operation of a motor vehicle while impaired with blood drug concentration, section 320.14(1)(c) CC.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on July 17, 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.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – In light of recent events that have taken place in Nova Scotia as well as occurrences within the region of individuals posing as police officers it is understandable people have concerns and questions on how to handle a traffic stop if they feel it’s not legitimate.

As such, Huron County OPP would like to provide the public with the following tips and suggestions to help alleviate any fears and concerns.

Firstly, the safety of all occupants in your vehicle is paramount. If you suspect you have been pulled over by a police impersonator immediately call 9-1-1. Do not get out of your vehicle and if possible try to get the licence plate of the suspect vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

What should I do if I am being pulled over in an isolated area by an unmarked vehicle?

Answer: Slow down, drive in a safe manner to the nearest well-lit populated area and if this is not possible.

Lock all doors, pull over safely and leave your car running.

If you have a cell phone, take it out and in full view of the person that pulled you over dial 9-1-1.

Provide the 9-1-1 dispatcher your location and express your concern.

Ask the dispatcher if they have had any communication with an officer about a stop in the area and if so have them relay your concerns to the officer.

Citizens may ask to see an officer’s badge and warrant card. Some officers and off-duty officers may not be wearing uniforms but they should be able to provide you with the name of their service, detachment, badge number, rank, and produce a badge and warrant card without delay.

If you’re still not satisfied you may request an uniformed officer to be present or you can ask the person to proceed to a more populated area and you can advise the dispatcher where you are heading to and proceed.

Police impersonation is not a common event however it is considered a serious offence that carries penalties up to and including imprisonment upon conviction.

Any person with information about a police impersonator is asked to contact the OPP by calling 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.

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – On May 9, 2020 at 11:14 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a (green) car on Highway 21 at Saugeen First Nation. During stop OPP officer observed cannabis in unsealed container and in plain view. Following a search of the vehicle officers discovered a bag containing over 2 pounds of dried cannabis, packaged for illegal distribution.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Edmon NANOW, a 24 year old from Windsor, with the following offences,

Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place, section 8(1)(a) Cannabis Act (CA)

Possession for the purpose of distributing, section 9(2) CA

Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available, section 12(1) Cannabis Control Act

Enter premises when entry prohibited, section 2(1)(a)(i) Trespass to Property Act

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on July 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.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On May 6, 2020 at approximately 2:05 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 northbound 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 155 km/h.

Nida HAKIMYAR, 20-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle, Speeding and Drive Motor Vehicle – No Currently Validated Permit 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.

(CALEDON, ON) – On May 8, 2020 members of the Wellington County and Caledon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Units executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence located on Willoughby Road in Caledon, Ontario.

Upon entering the residence, officers seized a quantity of Canadian currency along with cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the investigation, Michael OLIVER, 52-years-old of Caledon and Ederle MERRITT, 50-years-old of Caledon have been charged with Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. They are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Orangeville on July 20, 2020 to answer to the charges.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A Huron East resident is facing criminal charges including a Possession of Methamphetamine charge following an incident that took place last week west of Holmesville.

On Monday, May 4, 2020 at approximately 7:48 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were requested to assist Huron County Paramedic Services with a report of an unconscious male laying in the ditch on Huron Road.

Prior to police arrival the suspect was awakened and was assessed by paramedics. It was determined the male was cycling on Huron Road and unwisely he decided to stop for a rest in the ditch.

The accused was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Additionally, officers learned the accused is currently serving a probation sentence.

As a result, Matthew BOUVIER, 28 years of age, from Huron East has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine and two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

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