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(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have been able to track down and arrest the passenger that was wanted from an event in Clinton a couple weeks ago where a cruiser was rammed with a stolen pickup.

On April 2, 2020 Huron OPP arrested and charged the driver involved in a cruiser ramming incident from the Clinton car wash that took place on March 29, 2020. Investigators were also able to identify the passenger and they subsequently secured a warrant for his arrest.

On April 11, 2020 officers were patrolling around in Clinton when they located the wanted passenger bicycling on Whitehead Street. The accused was stopped and officers were able to take him into custody on his outstanding warrants.

Upon searching the male he was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine.

Ronald DAVIS, 50 years of age from Clinton has been charged with Possession of Stolen Property Over $5,000, Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine and Failure to Comply with an Undertaking. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 8, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against two people after they were caught trying to break into backyard sheds in Exeter this past weekend.

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at approximately 9:25 p.m. Huron OPP officers responded to the area of John Street West and Carling Street after a resident spotted two people running through backyards in the neighbourhood.

Police located the pair and they were warned they could be charged if they were found trespassing. Approximately one hour later police were called back to the area as witnesses reported they had returned and were seen in the backyards. Police also learned one suspect had tried to break-in to a shed while the other acted as a lookout.

Upon patrolling the area police were able to locate and arrest both suspects.

Catherine CORR, 30 years of age from Wingham has been charged with Mischief Under $5,000 and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. She has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 18, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Randall KOSTUIK, 51 years of age from Bluewater has been charged with Mischief Under $5,000. He has since been released with a court date scheduled for July 23, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH, ON) – A traffic stop in Goderich last week has resulted in several charges being laid against a driver and passenger.

On Thursday, April 9, 2020 at approximately 3:00 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer initiated a traffic stop of a pickup truck on Victoria Street North in Goderich. Upon checking on the licence status of the driver officers learned the driver was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant as well he was driving with a suspended licence.

As such the driver was placed under arrest and a search of the vehicle was completed. As a result of the search police located a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, two prohibited weapons (brass knuckles) and a quantity of unmarked cigarettes.

The passenger was also arrested and both have since been charged.

Colby ROBERTS, 27 years of age from Huron East has been charged with the following offences: Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition, Possession of a Prohibited Device, Driving While Under Suspension, Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance and Possess Unmarked Cigarettes. He has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for July 27, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Kristen STEEPER, 27 years of age from Huron-Kinloss Township has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, Fail to Comply with Probation Order, Fail to Comply with Undertaking and Possess Unmarked Cigarettes. She has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 27, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(TAY TOWNSHIP, ON) – Uniform members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) at 8:01 PM April 9, 2020 responded to anonymous driving complaint on Highway 93 in Tay Township, after the driver who appeared to be impaired was posting his driving video on social media. OPP officers located the vehicle and the male driver at a commercial establishment parking lot in the Village of Waverly and arrested him at the scene.

Further investigation by attending officers lead to a seizure of cocaine and open alcohol from the vehicle and the following charges;

Poss of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

contrary to the Liquor Licence Act of Ontario

Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

Produce false insurance

contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act of Ontario

Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

contrary to the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario

The 24 year old male driver of Angus will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland and the Provincial Offences Court in Penetanguishene at a future date.

OPP officers always appreciate assistance by the public to help remove drivers whom present a clear danger to others on the roadway.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS) – On April 11, 2020 at 2:23 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called for a traffic compliant involving a (black) Sport Utility Vehicle driving erratically and unsafely on Highway 21, travelling towards Owen Sound, in Grey County.

Grey Bruce OPP officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. The driver was transported to Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Wiarton.

40 year old, Darla WESLEY from Saugeen First Nation has been charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, section 320.14(1) (a) Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to attend Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on June 18, 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On April 13, 2020 at approximately 11:45 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of suspicious activity at the Guelph Lake Sports Fields on Woodlawn Road East in Guelph-Eramosa Township. It was reported that a group of individuals who appeared to be consuming drugs, were living in a shack in the woods constructed out of an outhouse. The witness also advised that there were numerous bicycle parts laying around and was concerned that the bikes were stolen and dismantled.

Police attended the out building that was equipped with a well and woodstove and located three individuals. Officers observed drug paraphernalia included used syringes and empty dime bags that contained fentanyl. A flick knife was also seized.

As a result of the investigation, Dean LIZZOTTE, 50-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Fail to Comply With Undertaking X2 contrary to the Criminal Code.

Christopher WARD, 40-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon contrary to the Criminal Code.

Both accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 31, 2020 to speak to their Charges.

A 25-year-old individual of Guelph was cautioned and transported home.

The Wellington County OPP continue to investigate this incident.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On April 13, 2020 at approximately 1:50 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious person inside of a business on Highway 7 near Rockwood.

The complainant advised that she located an individual in an outbuilding on her property that is used for the production and sale of maple syrup. The complainant further stated that the suspect had altered the interior of the building and that they were also smoking crystal methamphetamine. The suspect fled on foot into the bush when confronted by the complainant.

Officers located the suspect on Indian Trail a short time later and they were placed under arrest.

Investigation revealed that the suspect was breaching a recognizance and was in possession of crystal methamphetamine.

As a result, Gerald Christopher MACKINNON, 46-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Break and Enter a Place – Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence and Fail to Comply with Recognizance contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and Possession of Methamphetamine contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 31, 2020 to answer to the charges.

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Wellington County resident with a number of driving offences following a fail to stop for police occurrence that took place in Gorrie last week.

Shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a pickup truck without licence plates travelling westbound on Gough Road. The investigating officer turned around and attempted to stop the vehicle however the driver immediately accelerated and fled.

The driver then drove into Gorrie where they raced by a cyclist, skidded through the intersection of Alma Street and William Street and drove across a lawn before the driver parked it at an Alma Street property.

The investigating officer arrived on scene moments later and arrested the driver without incident.

Shaunnice WHITE, 22 years of age, from Wellington North Township has been charged with Dangerous Operation, Flight from Peace Officer, Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance and Drive Motor Vehicle, No Plates. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 6, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On April 11, 2020 at 8:29 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on patrol along Concession 2 in Brant Township noticed a motorcycle moving at a high rate of speed. The cruiser emergency lighting was activated, but the operator failed to stop. Patrols of the area were conducted and the motorcycle was located parked at a residence along Concession 4 in Brant Township.

A 34-year-old resident of Brant Township was charged with Fail to Stop for Police, Driving While under Suspension, Unauthorized Plates and Drive with no Insurance. The accused will be appearing in court as required to answer to the charges.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police 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 EAST & GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a theft of a pickup truck that was stolen and subsequently recovered this past weekend.

On Saturday, April 11, 2020 suspects attended a McNabb Line property whereupon one of the suspects got out of a Ford 250 pickup truck and entered onto the victim’s property. The suspect then located an unlocked 2017 Chevrolet Silverado in the laneway with the ignition key inside.

The thieves then took off and were last seen travelling heading northbound on McNabb Line. A day later police were called to the high school in Goderich where they located the pickup truck abandoned in the school parking lot.

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.

(CARRICK TWP, ON) – On April 12, 2020 at 9:17 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious person operating a moped along Concession 2 in Carrick Township. Officers responded and located the moped.

As a result of the police investigation, Anton MARCHENKO, 34-years-old, of Hanover was charged with Theft under $5,000, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3 counts of Drive while under Suspension, Drive with No Insurance and Fail to Surrender Permit. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on June 17, 2020 to answer to the charges.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police 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 April 12, 2020 at 12:02 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol along Highway 21 in the Municipality of Kincardine when they observed a motorist using a cell phone.

A 54-year-old Huron-Kinloss Township resident was charged for Drive with Handheld Communication Device.

This charge carries a maximum fine of $1,000 and 3 demerit points upon conviction.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police 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.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On April 11, 2020 just after midnight Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assist related call from the Huron County OPP, reporting of a stolen pickup truck, travelling southbound on HWY 21, towards Middlesex County. The truck was later observed traveling through the community of Lucan at speeds estimated almost three times the posted speed limit. At the time police did not engage the suspect vehicle for concerns related to public safety. The stolen truck was later observed on Ilderton Rd. where it failed to stop for police and fled the area on Hyde Park Rd. OPP officers were staged at this location and a spike belt was successfully deployed, deflating two tires on the stolen vehicle. The suspects continued in their attempt to flee the area and escape across an open field. The truck become stuck in the mud and the ensuing officers quickly placed two parties under arrest, where a quantity of stolen property was recovered at the scene.

As a result of an investigation police have charged Chantelle DAW -age 26- of London, ON, with:

CC 320.13(1) Dangerous operation

CC 320.17 Flight from peace officer

CC 320.18(1)(a) Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

CC 355(a) Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

CC 355(b) Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

CC 56.1 Possession of an identity document

CC 145(5)(a) Failure to comply with release order

CC 733.1(1) Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Police have also charged the second vehicle occupant, Craig MARCHE – age 27- of the Municipality of Thames Centre with:

CC 355(a) Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

CC 355(b) Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

CC 145(5)(a) Failure to comply with release order

CC 56.1 Possession of an identity document

Both accused parties were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to appear in a London court room on April 14,2020 to speak to the charges.

The Middlesex County OPP wants to remind the public that even during this most difficult time of the COVID19 pandemic, our dedicated members are working 24/7 to ensure that our communities are safe and secure. Our officers are committed to using all of their skills, training and equipment to bring incidents such as this to a safe resolution and to ensure we protect the lives and property of those living within this great community.

We want to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately. The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.