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(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On April 4, 2020 at approximately 12:15 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious vehicle on Jones Baseline in Guelph-Eramosa Township. It was reported that the gate leading into the Mustang Drive-In Theatre was busted open and a lime green flatbed truck was on the property.

Investigation revealed that the truck was stolen out of Meaford and at the time of the theft, there was a Kubota excavator on the platform, however, the excavator is still outstanding.

Any person with information regarding this incident should 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.

(KINGSTON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad has seized a drone near Collins Bay Institution in Kingston.

On April 8, 2020 at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of the Penitentiary Squad, Kingston Police Service and Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) responded to suspicious activity near the penitentiary.

An officer observed a drone caught in a tree along Arbour Street. The investigation revealed that the drone was on its way back from the Institution. The drone was removed from the tree with the assistance of Utilities Kingston.

The investigation remains ongoing with members of the OPP-led Joint-Forces Penitentiary Squad, which includes the Kingston Police and CSC, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

Anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible should contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On April 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a break and enter into a business at Hwy 10, north of Markdale in Grey County. Several items were taken from the business, along with a wheelbarrow.

At the scene the owner of the business pointed out to OPP officers a single tire track leading away from the scene. The wheelbarrow tire track was followed to a neighbouring residence. Officers obtained a warrant to search the neighbouring property and residence and located the stolen items.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged a 52 year old, Jamie DECKER from Chatsworth with Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, section 354(1)(a) CC.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to attend Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on June 11, 2020.

Grey Bruce OPP have seen an increase of property crimes over the past couple of month. We are asking the public to keep an eye out for suspicious activity involving vehicles or people around your communities. Report any suspicious activity to police.”

Community Safety Officer

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) urge local businesses to verify who they’re dealing with before conducting remote or online sales.

Police have seen recent instances of identity theft which are then used to target automotive dealerships. This results in the dealerships being the victim of Card-Not-Present (CNP) Frauds.

The fraudsters contact a dealership to place an order to purchase over the phone, by email or on their website, or online sales platforms. The suspects use counterfeit driver’s licences to complete the transactions, obtaining further credit, financing, and insurance with this fraudulent identification.

The scammers then request delivery of the vehicles to a public location in a parking lot and this is completed by the dealerships.

The real victims of the identity theft eventually receive notification of the vehicle or insurance purchases, unlawful charges, and acquired financing, and have to dispute the activity.

As a result, the business receives a chargeback and is responsible for paying back the amount charged on the stolen card, which can be a significant loss to the business.

Here are some tips to protect your business:

Confirm the purchaser’s identity with more than one valid photo government Identification in person at point of sale and delivery of vehicle

Confirm signatures in person with valid government identification at point of sale and delivery of vehicle

Carefully examine the identification produced for discrepancies and compare to valid sources

Confirm / request insurance information

Watch for orders made using different names, addresses and card numbers but are from a single IP (Internet Protocol) address

Prior to shipping merchandise, take steps to verify the information provided by the customer (telephone number, email address, shipping address etc.)

Be aware of orders from repeat customers that differ from regular spending patterns

Ensure security measures are established within your business to prevent victimization and reduce unwanted chargebacks

Businesses who accept Card Not Present orders can help avoid fraud by using the automated verification tools supported by their acquirer and the payment associations.

Any business victimized by the Card-Not-Present Fraud is asked to contact the OPP at 1-800-310-1122 or the police service in their jurisdiction. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or report the incident online at www.crimestoppers.ca. For more information on the latest frauds and scams, call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 (toll free) or got to www.antifraudcentre.ca.

(TOWNSHIP OF ERIN, ON) – On April 4, 2020, at approximately 6:35 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor collision on Wellington Road 125 near Wellington Road 124 in the Town of Erin.

Investigation revealed that the motor vehicle was southbound when the driver lost control and entered the west ditch.

Police spoke with the driver and determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired and they were placed under arrest. They were transported to an OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

John DIXON, 52-years-old of Georgetown has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on July 28, 2020 to answer to the charge.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On April 2, 2020, at approximately 8:45 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a motor vehicle on Wellington Road 7 near the First Line for a Highway Traffic Act (HTA) violation.

Police spoke to the driver and determined that they were under the influence of alcohol. A Roadside Screening Device test (ASD) was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to an OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

Logan John Allen MACDONALD, 31-years-old of Alnwick-Haldimond Township has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on July 31, 2020 to answer to the charge.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On April 5, 2020, at approximately 8:50 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 7 in the Township of Centre Wellington. The officer observed a motor vehicle travelling southbound 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 148 km/h.

Zakaria ABDULLAH, 21-years-old of Etobicoke has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on July 15, 2020. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – A 61-year-old from Port Albert is now without a vehicle and a driver’s licence for the week following a traffic stop that was conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) earlier this week.

Just before 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 a Huron OPP officer was conducting RADAR patrol on Nile Road when a sport utility vehicle was observed travelling westbound at a high rate of speed. The officer activated the RADAR device and measured the speed of the target vehicle at a rate in excess of 60 km/h over the 80 km/h posted speed limit.

A traffic stop ensued and the driver was subsequently charged. Linda BIRKS, 61 years of age from Port Albert has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle. The defendant will now have to attend Provincial Offences Court in Goderich on June 16, 2020 to answer to the charge. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were both seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a resident of Goderich with Driving Under Suspension following a traffic stop that took place in Goderich yesterday afternoon (08April).

At approximately 3:30 p.m. a Huron OPP officer initiated a traffic stop on Cambridge Street. The driver provided his name to the officer however the officer had suspicions the name was a false name. Further investigation was conducted which revealed the driver had indeed provided a false name. Upon learning the true identity of the driver police learned he was wanted on outstanding warrants. In addition, police learned he was driving while under suspension.

Corey PROUSE, 41 years of age, from Goderich was charged with Driving While Under Suspension. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 6, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Blyth resident with a number of criminal charges following a domestic disturbance call that took place in Blyth yesterday.

Shortly after 3:00 p.m. Huron OPP members responded to a residence in Blyth after receiving a call from a concerned neighbour about a disturbance taking place next door. Upon arrival officers located a couple within the residence.

Officers subsequently formed grounds to arrest the accused however the accused initially failed to comply with demands and resisted arrest. Officers ultimately gained control of the accused and he was taken into custody.

A 44-year-old from Blyth has been charged with Domestic Assault, Forcible Confinement, Resist Arrest and three counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members were called to attend a grocery store in Paris in the County of Brant in response to an employee being assaulted by a customer.

County of Brant OPP members attended Sobeys Grocery on April 5, 2020 at approximately 2:45 p.m. and found that a customer was being advised of the store rules regarding social distancing and an altercation occurred between the customer and the teenage employee.

The customer then entered the grocery store and a second altercation took place with a manager of the store.

Police have charged George RUTHERFORD 77-years-old of the County of Brant with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:

Assault contrary to Section 266

Uttering threats contrary to Section 254.1(1)(a)

He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charge.

Anyone with information about this or any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – On April 6, 2020, at approximately 1:50 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services and the Wellesley Fire Department responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a sedan on Wellington Road 12 at the Fourth Line of Mapleton Township.

Preliminary investigation revealed that an eastbound sedan and a westbound motorcycle collided when the driver of the sedan attempted to make a left hand turn in front of the motorcycle which lead to the collision.

The Wellington County OPP along with OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) continue to investigate the collision.

The driver of the motorcycle, Patrick BURKE, 57-years-old of Hillsburgh was transported by air ambulance to a trauma centre with serious injuries.

The driver of the sedan, Phoumy HOMSOMBATH, 65-years-old of Kitchener was uninjured and has been charged with Careless Driving – Causing Bodily Harm contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. They will appear in the Ontario Provincial Court on July 15, 2020 to answer to the charge.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind those selling merchandise online to be on guard for a common scam known as the Overpayment Scam”. This warning comes as a result of a recent fraud investigation in Howick where a man in his 20’s was victimized for $3

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A Wingham resident is facing a charge of Assault a Peace Officer and domestic assault related charges following an incident that took place in Wingham last week.

On Thursday, April 2, 2020 at approximately 8:23 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a residence in Wingham to investigate a mental health act occurrence. The subsequent investigation revealed the accused threw an object at his partner. The object missed however a window was damaged in the process.

During the arrest of the accused he became assaultive and actively resisted arrest. The accused also purposely began to cough at the arresting officer in an attempt to harm the officer.

The accused was charged with the following offences:

Domestic Assault

Domestic Mischief

Assault a Peace Officer

He has since been released from custody with a court date to take place later this summer.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a St. Thomas resident with a number of charges following a traffic stop that took place in Seaforth last week.

Shortly before 9:00 a.m. on April 3, 2020 a Huron OPP officer stopped a cross-over utility vehicle on Main Street North in Seaforth. The officer spoke with the driver and learned the driver currently held a suspended driver’s licence. As such the driver was placed under arrest and search was conducted.

The investigating officer located open alcohol inside the vehicle, as well, the driver was found to be in possession of a suspected opioid.

Megan BECKON, 35 years of age from St. Thomas has been charged with the following offences:

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid

Driving While Under Suspension

Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with an Open Container of Liquor

She has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 24, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.