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(BRANT TWP, ON) – On March 23, 2020 at 4:26 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle in the ditch along Bruce County Road 10 in Brant Township. Officers located the vehicle and determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Jody MACISAAC, 53-years-old, of London was charged with Impaired Operation and Operate over 80 milligrams. She is scheduled to appear in court on June 10, 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On March 23, 2020 at approximately 10:55 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious persons call on the Main Street of Mount Forest.

Officers located two individuals that matched the descriptions provided by the witness. A query was conducted of the parties which confirmed that one of the individuals was wanted on an outstanding warrant by another policing jurisdiction and they were placed under arrest.

A quantity of crack cocaine and methamphetamine were seized from the accused during a search incident to arrest.

Michael Antony HONTAR, 27-years-old of Wellington North Township has been charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine and Possession of Methamphetamine. The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on May 19, 2020 to answer to the charges on those charges.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On March 23, 2020 at approximately 7:45 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a motor vehicle on Silver Creek Parkway near Dawson Road for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

While speaking with the driver, the officer detected a strong odour of fresh marihuana inside the vehicle. As a result, a quantity of dried bud marihuana and edibles were seized.

John Timonthy JOHNSON, 62-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Possession of Dried Marihuana Over 30 grams in a Public Place. The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on May 19, 2020 to answer to the charge.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A timely call from a witness last weekend in Exeter helped Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers take another impaired driver off the streets.

On Friday, March 20, 2020 at approximately 4:15 p.m. Huron OPP officers responded to Main Street South in Exeter to investigate a possible impaired driver that was in a parked vehicle near a commercial business.

Officers arrived on scene and located the male suspect attempting to start his vehicle. Upon speaking with the male officers noted the suspect had been consuming some alcohol and was displaying several signs that he was impaired. As a result he was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Exeter OPP Detachment for breath tests.

Upon arrival at the detachment the driver provided two samples of his breath to a qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both of his tests were determined to be above the legal limit.

James MCVEENEY, 24 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) and Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle With Open Container of Liquor. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 18, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Exeter.

His vehicle was impounded and his licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On March 22, 2020 at approximately 8:20 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a residence on Perry Street in Fergus. Police also received information that a weapon was being brandished at the residence.

A police investigation at the residence resulted in the arrest of two individuals. One person was arrested inside the residence and the second, in the backyard after attempting to escape through a basement window.

A subsequent search of the residence resulted in police locating a loaded handgun and a quantity of methamphetamine.

As a result of the investigation, Bronsen James PRONK, 25-years-old of Fergus and Marko SHKILNY- 25-years-old of Toronto have been charged with:

Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

Careless Storage of a Firearm

Possession of a Weapon For a Dangerous Purpose

Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

Possession of Methamphetamine

SHKILNY has also been charged with Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

Both accuseds were held for a bail hearing.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with Impaired Operation following a traffic stop that occurred last weekend near Holmesville.

Shortly after 6:00 p.m. on March 20, 2020 a Huron OPP officer stopped a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that was travelling in a field near Tipperary Line. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had consumed some alcohol. As such an approved screening device was utilized and the driver produced a roadside sample of breath that resulted in a fail.

The driver was promptly placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron 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.

Heather PICKETT, 42 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). She has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 1, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A 33-year-old from London is facing an Impaired Operation charge following a traffic stop conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On Thursday, March 12, 2020 shortly before 2:00 a.m. a Huron OPP officer observed a crossover utility vehicle heading northbound on Main Street South in Seaforth with an expired validation sticker. A traffic stop was conducted and while speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver was displaying some signs that he was under the influence of a drug. A Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) test was conducted and the driver performed poorly. As a result the driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Walkerton OPP Detachment for further examination. A test conducted by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) was conducted and it was determined the driver was impaired by a drug.

Further investigation also revealed the vehicle was not insured.

Michael WILSON, 33 years of age, from London has been charged with Operation While Impaired, Operate a Motor Vehicle on a Highway – No Insurance and Drive Motor Vehicle – No Validation on Plate. He was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 20, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On March 22, 2020 at approximately 2:05 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the occupants of a motor vehicle on Highway 6 in the Township of Wellington North.

While speaking with the driver, the officer observed a clear baggy containing a white powdery substance, hanging partially out of the front pouch pocket of the passenger’s hooded sweatshirt. The officer repeatedly asked the person to identify themselves however they refused, exited the vehicle and attempted to flee.

A foot pursuit ensued through a swamp while the suspect attempted to dispose of the drugs. After a brief struggle and with the assistance of the West Grey Police Service, the suspect was taken into custody.

Police conducted a search incident to arrest and seized a substantial amount of Canadian currency was seized as well as a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and baggies which in totality are consistent with possession for the purpose of trafficking drugs.

James Thorold COURTNEY, 41-years-old of Kitchener has been charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking

Assault With Intent to Resist Arrest

Obstruct Peace Officer

Fail To Comply With Probation Order

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On March 20, 2020, at approximately 4:10 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on the Eighth Line near Side Road 14. The officer observed a black sedan travelling westbound 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 135 km/h.

Isaiah Jeremy DEMOL, 23-years-old of Mapleton Township 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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are seeking tips from the public to help solve a break, enter and theft that occurred at a rural property south of Varna last week.

Sometime between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on March 19, 2020 those responsible attended the property located on Bannockburn Line and entered into a drive shed through an unlocked man door. Once inside the premises the thieves forced entry into a firearms locker and stole several firearms, in addition a dirt bike and some miscellaneous tools were stolen.

Some of the stolen items are as follows:

A brown stock, bolt action .22 calibre rifle

A brown stock, bolt action .243 calibre rifle

A Winchester brown and black semi-automatic .12 gauge shotgun

A brown .12 gauge shotgun

A blue & white Yamaha dirt bike

Two Stihl brand chainsaws

An air compressor

A value for the stolen property has yet to be determined.

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 20, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 109 near Wellington Road 16. The officer observed a silver motor vehicle travelling eastbound 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 150 km/h.

As a result, Kevin SIMICK, 48-years-old of Tay Township 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.

(West Perth, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residential fire on March 23, 2020 shortly before 5:00 a.m. This was the second residential fire in a 12 hour time period in the Municipality of West Perth.

Police and fire crews were on scene at Perth Road 180, between Line 39 and Line 42, in the Municipality of West Perth.

The residence was unoccupied at the time, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal has been contacted.

Emergency crews had just responded to a previous residential fire the night before, March 22, at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Perth Road 164 in the Municipality of West Perth. At this time, police do not believe the two fires are related.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the 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 http://hc-cs.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(GLENCO, ON) – The Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the area of Elizabeth Street for a report of a disturbance on March 23, 2020 around 2:30 a.m.

Officers located a stolen vehicle and arrested a 15-year-old youth from Hamilton, Ontario with possession of stolen property and carrying a concealed prohibited device – spring loaded knife.

The youth was later released with a future court date at the Ontario Court of Justice London.

Officers were then able to locate another stolen vehicle, unoccupied in the area Glendon Drive near Christina Road.

The OPP Canine Unit assisted in tracking and locating two parties in connection to this stolen vehicle.

Officers than arrest 21-year-old Jacob BENFORD of Hamilton, Ontario and charged them with possession of property obtained by crime X2 and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

Officers also arrested 19-year-old Brittney TOBIAS of Hamilton, Ontario with possession of property obtained by crime X2.