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(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Approximately $2500 worth of property was stolen when unknown suspects entered a trailer on a property on Mill Street, Monkton, in the Municipality of North Perth. The break-in occurred sometime overnight on March 28 2020. Items stolen include a laptop, a leather wallet, and money.

The same trailer was entered approximately one month ago, and there were no suspects identified in that incident.

The OPP is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. Citizens are reminded to report any suspicious activity, and the OPP is asking anyone with information regarding this or any incident to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report 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.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On March 31, 2020, at approximately 5:40 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision involving a possible impaired driver on Highway 6 near Wellington Road 22.

Police spoke with the driver and determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

Austin WRIGHT, 20-years-old of Arran-Elderslie has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drug and Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus 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 charges.

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 March 26, 2020, at approximately 3:20 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 7 in Ponsonby. The officer observed a motor vehicle travelling southbound at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 70 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 135 km/h.

Thangarajah JEYAKUMAR, 53-years-old of Ajax 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter that occurred at a rural property on the Third Line of Guelph-Eramosa Township.

It was reported that sometime during the week prior to March 25, 2020, unknown suspect/s entered an unlocked barn and shed on a property and stole:

2 Bicycles

2 Stihl chainsaws

2 Gas powered pruners

2 Leaf blowers

4 All season tires with rims

Approximate value of loss is $6000.

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.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On March 26, 2020 Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle that was stuck on an open green space at the end of Parker Street West in Meaford. The property is the sight of the Meaford fair grounds and is owned by the Meaford and St. Vincent Agricultural Society. Police attended the property and a female was issued a Provincial Offence Notice for Trespassing.

OPP officers have received several complaints reporting that people are purposely driving their vehicles on the property, wrecking the grass and created ruts in the ground.

Grey Bruce OPP will be patrolling the area and if you are found operating your vehicle on the property without permission you will be charged.

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.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On March 25, 2020, at approximately 3:25 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a pick-up truck that was stopped in the middle of the road with the engine running and two occupants inside on the Fourth Line near Wellington Road 22.

Police located the vehicle and after several attempts were able to wake the sleeping driver. While interacting with the driver, it was obvious that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were placed under arrest. The driver was transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

Brian FERREIRA, 26-years-old of Mississauga has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drug 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.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A West Perth resident is facing a number of driving related charges after he failed to stop for a police officer yesterday afternoon (31Mar) in Wingham.

At approximately 2:38 p.m. on March 31, 2020 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a compact car travelling on John Street in Wingham without licence plates. The officer attempted to pull over the vehicle however the driver immediately hit the gas and failed to stop. The officer did not pursue the dangerous driver however a description of the driver and passenger was obtained.

Within a few minutes another officer spotted the suspects entering into a residence located on Victoria Street. Officers were able to make contact with the suspects and the driver was taken into custody.

Simon CULLIGAN, 36 years of age from West Perth has been charged with Dangerous Operation, Flight From Peace Officer and Drive Motor Vehicle No Plates. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 29, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On March 31, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a stolen recreation trailer from a vacant property at Side Road 1 in Township of Chatsworth.

The trailer, a 2003 Forest River Rockwood 2501 with an attached Ontario Licence Plate #D6757F went missing sometime between March 30th at 7:00 p.m. and March 31st at 12:00 noon. A lock that was securing the trailer hitch was cut off by unknown suspect(s).

Attached is a photo of the stolen trailer.

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 WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report from a victim that had his wallet stolen from his vehicle while it was parked in a municipal parking lot in Mount Forest on March 5, 2020.

The victim was contacted the following day by his credit card/debit card provider regarding suspicious activity on his credit cards and that they were going to be cancelled. The victim was provided with a list of businesses, transaction amounts and times that the stolen credit cards had been used.

Police attended the involved businesses and obtained the video footage of the suspects committing the crimes.

The suspects were known to police and as a result, Ashley Nicole HOTCHKISS, 28-years-old of Wellington North Township and Kellie Ruby Marie RAWN, 24-years-old of Wellington North Township have been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by a Crime Under $5000 and Use of Credit Card (6 Counts each) contrary to the Criminal Code. They are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on May 19, 2020 and May 22, 2020 to answer to the charges.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the recent theft of a magnetic locator that was stolen in Goderich.

The victim reported sometime between March 17th and March 24, 2020 someone stole the magnetic locator out of his vehicle that was parked on North Street in Goderich. The magnetic locator is commonly used by surveyors to find iron stakes.

The stolen magnetic locator is a Schonstedt model 6A-52Cx valued at approximately $965.

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On March 28 2020, at approximately 3:30 a.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a motor vehicle on Perth Road 157, in the Municipality of North Perth. While investigating, a quantity of cannabis exceeding 30g was located inside the vehicle.

As a result, Morgan ANDERSON, 29, of Wellington North, was arrested and charged with:

Possession for the Purpose of Distributing, contrary to the Cannabis Act Section 9(2)

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford, at a later date, to answer to the charges.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 9-1-1 to report it. For less serious incidents, please call 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.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On April 1, 2020, at approximately 5:40 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services and the Town of Erin Fire Services responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision involving all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on the Eighth Line of Erin south of Wellington Road 124.

Investigation revealed that two ATV’s were travelling northbound when one of the riders lost control of the ATV and it entered the east ditch and collided with several trees.

The rider, Joseph David Corey IOCCO, 45-years-old of Georgetown was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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

Wellington County OPP is asking anyone that may have witnessed this collision to please call 1-888-310-1122.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers continue to investigate a break, enter and theft that occurred west of Seaforth over the weekend.

Sometime between 5:00 p.m. on March 28th, 2020 and 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020 someone forced entry into a trailer located on Harpurhey Road. Once inside the trailer those responsible stole a red 2009 Honda TRX All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) valued at nearly $15,000 along with some protective clothing and a helmet. In addition, a smaller white ATV was stolen along with an orange dirt bike.

The white ATV was recovered a short distance away and the dirt bike was later recovered near Auburn.

Please see attachment for picture.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On March 27, 2020, at approximately 1:40 a.m. a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a sedan on Wellington Road 19 near the Fifth Line in the Township of Centre Wellington.

Police spoke with the driver and determined that they were displaying signs of drug impairment and they were placed under arrest. The driver was transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

Further investigation revealed that the accused was also in contravention of a probation order.

As a result of the investigation, Shyloh Andrew KIRK, 25-years-old of Centre Wellington Township has been charged with Impaired Operation – Drugs and Fail to Comply with Probation Order 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.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.