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(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On March 26, 2020 at 12:38 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a (red) car travelling on Highway 10, south of Grey Road 40, Chatsworth in Grey County at a high rate of speed. The car passed the OPP cruiser and was located a short time later involved in a collision with a ditch on concession Road 2. The airbags in the vehicle had deployed and the occupants had left the collision scene.

The driver was located on foot near an area residence and was arrested. Two other involved males, passengers in the vehicle, were located walking on a nearby rail trail.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver, 19 year old Mathew HEIMBECKER from Haldimand County with the following offences,

Operation while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) CC

Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, section 320.13(1) CC

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

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on May 28, 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.

(PETERBOROUGH, ON) – On March 17, 2020 the Government of Ontario declared a State of Emergency which has prompted some members of the public to contact the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Peterborough Police Service to request individuals and businesses/institutions be investigated for non-compliance under the Emergency Measures and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA).

On March 25, 2020 the Government of Canada invoked the Quarantine Act. This requires all travellers returning to Canada – with the exception of what the federal government is calling essential workers” – enter a mandatory 14-day period of isolation

(ELGIN COUNTY, ON) – The Elgin Middlesex Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have made arrests and charged six people in an ongoing investigation into utility trailer thefts in Southwestern Ontario.

As a result of the investigation to date the following people have been charged:

59-year-old James EDEN of Middlesex Center, Ontario with:

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 X2

Altering/destroying/removing a vehicle identification number X2

Trafficking is stolen goods over $5,000 X2

Use, deals, acts on forged documents X4

Fraudulent concealment X4

30-year-old Brandi HARVEY of London, Ontario with:

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 X4

Altering/destroying/removing a vehicle identification number X3

Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 X3

Fraudulent concealment

52-year-old John IRELAND of Ingersoll, Ontario with:

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 X5

Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 X3

Altering/destroying/removing a vehicle identification number X5

Trafficking is stolen goods over $5,000 X2

Use, deals, acts on forged documents X2

Fraudulent concealment X3

44-year-old Jared JOHNSTON of Ingersoll, Ontario with:

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Altering/destroying/removing a vehicle identification number

Fraudulent concealment

44-year-old Philip REID of Middlesex Centre, Ontario with:

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 X4

Altering/destroying/removing a vehicle identification number X2

Trafficking is stolen goods over $5,000 X2

Use, deals, acts on forged documents X2

Fraudulent concealment X2

30-year-old Justin ZIEGLER of London, Ontario with:

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 X10

Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 X3

Altering/destroying/removing a vehicle identification number X7

Trafficking is stolen goods over $5,000 X5

Use, deals, acts on forged documents X4

Fraudulent concealment X5

All of the accused parties will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice London at a later date.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact the Elgin County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit an online tip. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Shortly after noon on March 23 2020, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a grocery store located in the Municipality of North Perth when a female stole a full cart of groceries and fled from the store.

Staff at the store noticed the female shopper did not pay for her groceries, but instead proceeded out the exit. She then loaded the groceries into the trunk of a car, and was driven away from the scene. Police were provided with the licence plate of the vehicle and a description of the suspect, and were able to locate the vehicle and suspect shortly after.

Serina Anne RASSMAN, 41, of the Municipality of North Perth, was arrested and charged with:

Theft under $5000 contrary to Section 322(1) of the Criminal Code

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.

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) – Between 9:00 p.m. and midnight on Friday, March 20, 2020, a large group of unknown young people put drivers at risk by stringing plastic wrap across the bridge on Road 164 in the Municipality of West Perth.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous calls from concerned citizens after vehicles travelling across the bridge drove through the plastic wrap. There were no injuries sustained due to the actions, and no vehicles were damaged. The group had left the scene prior to police arrival, and were last observed walking on Blanchard Street. Police are now seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects.

The Perth County OPP is committed to public safety and crime prevention. 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.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the recent theft of a fifth wheel travel trailer that was stolen last week from a property near Whalen Corners.

Sometime between 12:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020 unknown suspects entered onto the Hern Line property and located the travel trailer parked behind a barn. The thieves connected on to the fifth wheel trailer and departed leaving southbound toward Highway 23.

The stolen trailer is described as a tan coloured, 2016 Jayco Northpoint model, fifth wheel travel trailer valued at $70,000.

The stolen trailer is similar to the one pictured below.

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 WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On March 24, 2020 at approximately 3:15 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated an individual on John Street in Mount Forest that was observed walking northbound after exiting the passenger side of a vehicle.

Police recognized them and knew that they were on conditions of a recognizance that included a curfew that they were breaching. The individual was arrested and methamphetamine was seized in a search incident to arrest.

Justin Jeremy LOZON, 33-years-old of Wellington North Township has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Failure to Comply with Release Order. The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on May 19, 2020 to answer to the charges on those charges.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a mischief that has taken place recently in Vanastra.

Investigators have determined that sometime between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020 suspects were observed damaging a large protective tarp that covers a massive salt stock pile located on 3rd Street in Vanastra.

The damages to the tarp and the necessary repairs will result in a loss of approximately $10,000 to the victim.

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.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A traffic stop conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers last week in Seaforth has led to numerous charges against a Seaforth resident.

At approximately 1:16 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020 a Huron OPP officer observed a car travelling westbound on Goderich Street West with no headlights activated. A traffic stop was initiated and upon stopping the vehicle officers determined the driver was currently suspended from driving.

Upon informing the driver that he was going to be arrested he became combative and resisted arrest. Upon gaining control of the accused he was taken into custody and a search was conducted.

A search of the driver and the vehicle resulted in officers locating quantities of suspected cocaine, methamphetamine and psilocybin. Further investigation revealed the motor vehicle was not insured.

Frederick LOGAN, 24 years of age from Seaforth has been charged with the following offences:

Resist Peace Officer

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

Possession of a Schedule III Substance – Psilocybin

Driving While Under Suspension

Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

Drive Motor Vehicle, No Validation

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 20, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SIMCOE, ON) – On March 24, 2020 around 10:30 p.m. while on general patrol in the City of Simcoe, Norfolk County OPP officers located and arrested two person of interest in regards to the robbery investigation from March 24, 2020 near Ingersoll, Ontario.

At this time police have arrested 29-year-old Michelle ROBERTSON of Woodstock, Ontario with:

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 X2

Robbery with a weapon

Flight from peace officer

Use of credit card

The accused was arrested without incident and is being held for a bail hearing on March 25, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice Woodstock.

Police have also arrested 32-year-old Sean ROBERTSON of Tillsonburg, Ontario with:

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 X2

Robbery with a weapon

Flight from peace officer

Use of credit card

The accused was arrested after he fled from police on foot. The accused is being held for a bail hearing on March 25, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice Woodstock.

Further charges are pending the completion of this investigation.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including members from the Huron OPP Crime Unit continue to investigate an arson that took place north of Bayfield this past weekend.

Shortly before 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2020 Central Huron Fire Department and Huron County OPP officers responded to a commercial property located at the intersection of Bluewater Veteran’s Highway and Bayfield Road after receiving calls about a fully engulfed fire at the property.

Investigators determined three brand new mobile homes, each valued at approximately $100,000 were intentionally set on fire. All three unoccupied homes were completely destroyed by fire.

Investigators are seeking tips from the public to help identify the suspects involved.

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.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Seaforth resident with Impaired Operation and 80 Plus following a traffic stop that occurred early this morning in Seaforth.

Early this morning at approximately 2:25 a.m. a Huron OPP officer observed a pickup truck travelling erratically northbound Main Street. After watching the driver nearly strike a curb at Side Street a traffic stop was initiated. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had been consuming alcohol and was now displaying signs of impairment.

As a result the driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the Exeter OPP detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were determined to be above the legal limit.

Adam JONES, 27 years of age from Seaforth has been charged with Operation While Impaired & Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 1, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a 15-year-old young person following a weapons investigation.

Police were contacted shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Saturday March 21, 2020 when an incident involving a group of young people playing with firearms in a field resulted in one young person being shot. One 14-year-old was injured during the incident, and attended the hospital with minor injuries.

A 15-year-old young person from the Municipality of North Perth, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), has been arrested and charged with

– Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device, or Ammunition contrary to Section 86(1) of the Criminal Code.

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.

The Perth County OPP is committed to public safety and crime prevention. 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On March 20, 2020, at approximately10:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop of a white car as it arrived at a residence in the Municipality of North Perth.

During the course of the investigation, officers formed the opinion that the driver had consumed alcohol. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

John Charles Bradley MATHERS, 42-years-old, of North Perth, has been charged with:

Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code, and offences under the Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.

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 in Stratford 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.

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On March 22, 2020 at 12:04 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a residence in the 1400 block of Bruce County Road 3 in Brant Township. Sometime between 10:00 a.m. on March 22, 2020 and 12:00 p.m. on March 22, 2020, an 18 foot covered trailer with licence #R4540C was taken. The stolen trailer is Grey and Black with a back door ramp, side door and a V” front making it 23 feet long overall. The serial number is on file with police.

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