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(Ingersoll, ON) – The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a stolen vehicle from Beachville Road. Two people approached a vehicle and demanded the driver and passenger out. An edged weapon was used in the offence. This occurred around 4:00 p.m. on March 23, 2020.

Police have recovered the stolen vehicle in Norfolk County on March 24, 2020.

At this time the Oxford County Crime Unit is investigating this incident. They are asking anyone recognizing the two people pictured below to contact police 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 at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com, where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a fully engulfed residential fire on March 22, 2020 shortly after 5:30 p.m.

Police and fire crews from West Perth, Perth East, and North Perth responded to an address on Perth Road 164, in the Municipality of West Perth, where the fire was extinguished.

One person was transported to hospital with minor injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal has been contacted.

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.

(LONDON, ON) – On March 11, 2020, members of the OPP West Region Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) squad were conducting an investigation on a federal parolee in London.

Officers identified the suspect and three associates and attempted to contain their vehicle, but the suspects fled the scene.

A short time later, police spotted the suspect vehicle on Muncey Road in Strathroy-Caradoc. Officers with Chippewa of the Thames Police Service and Oneida Police Service deployed a spike belt to bring the suspect vehicle to a stop and arrested the suspects. Officers seized a quantity of cocaine, crack cocaine and fentanyl at the scene.

Kenneth ANTONE, 37-years old of London, who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, is charged with:

Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance (3 counts).

Bobbi Lynn DOXTATOR, 30-years-old of Oneida of the Thames First Nation, is charged with:

Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking.

Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Flight from a Peace Officer.

Hashi YASSIN, 24-years-old of Scarborough, is charged with:

Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance (2 counts).

Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking.

Failure to Comply with an Order.

A 17-year-old individual is charged with:

Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance (2 counts).

Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking.

Failure to Comply with an Order.

All four individuals have appeared in court in London.

The OPP wish to thank the Chippewa of the Thames Police Service and Oneida Police for their assistance in this investigation.

(MILDMAY, ON) – On March 19, 2020 at 10:03 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance on Pinkerton Street in Mildmay. Officers arrived and determined that an assault had taken place. The accused refused to cooperate with police and became combative while being arrested.

A 32-year-old Brockton resident was charged with 2 counts of Assault with a Weapon, Assault a Peace Officer, Assault, Mischief under $5,000 and Breach of Recognizance. The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help. You can visit Victim Services of Bruce-Grey-Perth for assistance. A toll free call can be placed to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 or Male Survivors of Sexual Assault at 1-866-887-0015 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

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.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a residential break and enter that occurred on March 13, 2020 at a home on Wellington Road 50 but wasn’t reported until March 18, 2020.

Investigation revealed that on March 13, 2020 at approximately 7:30 p.m. an unknown suspect gained entry into a residence by forcing open the front door. Once inside, the house and contents were rummaged through and the following items were stolen:

Shotgun – 12 calibre, double barrel, over and under, Marlin

Pistol – 22 calibre, V-Bernadelli Gardone

ash

40 inch flat screen tv

Jewelry

Collector coins

The suspect is describe as male, mid 20’s to early 30’s, short goatee- mustache/beard and a tribal type tattoos on upper arm/s, wearing a tight fitting skull, light coloured hoodie over a Toronto Raptors t-shirt and camouflage print pants.

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.

(WINGHAM, ON) – On March 19, 2020, the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a residence along Minnie Street in Wingham. Sometime between 5:00 a.m. on March 19, 2020 and 6:00 a.m. on March 19, 2020, a Silver Can-Am Uplander All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with licence #2HS29 was taken. There is no estimate on the value of the stolen ATV available at this time.

The Huron County 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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – A 60-year-old West Perth man has been charged with a number of sexual offences as a result of incidents which occurred over a period of more than 3 years from 2016 to 2020.

The Perth County OPP Crime Unit is investigating and the accused has been charged with:

4 counts of Sexual Assault

4 counts of Sexual Interference

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Stratford on a later date.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERMASOA, ON) – On March 6, 2020 the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) along with members of the Grey County and South Bruce OPP CSCU executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on Princess Street in Rockwood.

As a result of the search warrant, officers seized a quantity of Psilocybin, a Schedule 3 Substance, also known as Magic Mushrooms.

Susanne HEPBURN, 45-years-old and Richard PIOTTO, 43-years-old, both of Guelph-Eramosa Township have been charged with Possession of a Schedule 3 Substance contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). They are scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph to answer to their charge.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On March 14, 2020, at approximately 2:50 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a white sport utility vehicle on Highway 89 near Wellington Road 2 for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

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.

Ryan Richard Patrick MATTHEWS, 31-years-old of Clifford 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 April 17, 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 March 14, 2020 at approximately 7:00 a.m. a break-in occurred at a business located on St. Andrew’s Street East in Fergus.

Investigation revealed that a suspect gained entry into an eating establishment by smashing the glass door with a tire iron and stole over $2000 in cash. The suspect was last seen running eastbound on St. Andrew St.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male wearing a black Under Armour hoodie with black Adidas track pants with reflective stripes on the bottom, black skater shoes and tan gloves.

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.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On March 16, 2020 at 1:55 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter at a residence in the 1600 block of North Line in the Municipality of Kincardine. Officers responded and located the accused nearby who was arrested without incident.

Dale CONANT, 41-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with Break and Enter, Possess Property Obtained by Crime, Possess Break-In Instruments and Breach of Probation. He was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for March 16, 2020.

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Overnight on March 13th 2020, suspects entered an unlocked garage located at an address on Toronto Street in West Perth and stole a number of items.

Stolen from the residence were power tools, electronics and vehicle spare keys.

Perth County OPP continue to remind homeowners to lock the doors to their homes and garages at night and when not home.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police at 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 http://hc-cs.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST, ON) – On March 19, 2020 at 6:43 a.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a 3 vehicle crash along Huron County Road 86 in the Municipality of Huron East. Officers arrived with Howick Township fire fighters and Huron County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find a dump truck and 2 passenger vehicles involved. Initial investigation has determined that the passenger vehicles collided head-on.

Three occupants of the passenger vehicles were taken to a local hospital for treatment. One of the involved drivers was taken to a London hospital with life-threatening injuries. A passenger in the vehicle was taken to a London hospital with life-altering injuries.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team are assisting the Huron County OPP with this investigation.

Huron County Road 86 is closed between Brussels Line and Perth Road 178 for the safety of emergency responders. Motorists are asked to respect the closure and avoid the incident area.

The investigation is in the early stages.

The Huron County 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 MAPLETON, ON) – On March 15, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a motor vehicle on Wellington Road 109 near Concession 7 for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

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.

Leslie James STOKES, 60-years-old of Fergus 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 April 17, 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.

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is taking action to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 by restricting the access to its facilities, including detachments, across the province until further notice.

The OPP is committed to the health and safety of its members and the public. OPP facilities remain open during regular operating hours, with enhanced screening to ensure the health and safety of the public. Detachment phone numbers are available at opp.ca/detachments.

The OPP is limiting the processing of routine criminal record checks/vulnerable sector checks. Checks will only be conducted if deemed to be necessary, or for emergency circumstances.

If you require any detachment-based service, including criminal record checks/vulnerable sector checks, please contact your local detachment in advance.

In addition, the OPP has set up detachment-specific email addresses to deal with non-emergent services and inquiries. These email addresses are now also available at opp.ca/detachments.

For emergencies, please call 9-1-1. For all other police matters, please call 1-888-310-1122 or your local detachment. For less serious incidents, report online by visiting opp.ca/reporting.

The OPP thanks the public for helping us to keep our communities safe by using the means listed above to avoid unnecessary contact.