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(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On February 10, 2020 at 7:53 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Concession 10 west of Walters Falls, Grey County involving a school bus and road grader. The road grader and school bus were both northbound on the roadway when the bus struck the grader from behind.

OPP officers attended and found 1 person with minor injuries. A 12 year old passenger on the school bus were transported by ambulance to hospital. There were a total of 11 students on the school bus.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver of the school bus, a 52 year old from Thornbury, with Careless Driving.

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on February 11, 2020, OPP officers responded to break and enter in progress on Morenz Drive in Mitchell.

The homeowner observed two male suspects attempting to enter his locked garage. The homeowner yelled at the two males causing them to leave the address running. Police patrolled the area but the suspects were not located.

The males were wearing black hoodies and carrying black backpacks.

The OPP remind residents that the best deterrent for thefts is to lock their homes, garages, detached buildings and vehicles.

If you are a victim of a theft, call the Police to report the incident. Witnesses of a theft or suspicious activity are asked to call the Police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at http://hc-cs.ca where you may eligible to receive a cash reward up to $2,000.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A 32-year-old driver from Wingham is facing several charges, including an Impaired Operation charge after police responded to a call for service in Brussels last night.

Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a community service organization facility located on Turnberry Street in Brussels. Officers were informed a female had just arrived at the property and she immediately began causing a disturbance, damaging property and uttering a threat to a staff member.

Officers located the suspect outside of the building and she was promptly arrested for causing a disturbance. Upon further observations officers noted the accused had double parked her pickup truck and it was the belief of the investigating officer that her ability to drive was impaired by a drug.

A Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted and the driver failed. Further evaluations were completed at the Huron OPP Detachment by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) and these evaluations indicated the driver was indeed impaired by a drug.

Ashley HOLDEN, 32 years of age, from Wingham has been charged with Impaired Operation by a Drug, Uttering Threats, Mischief Under $5,000 and Causing a Disturbance. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 23, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. Her licence has also been suspended for an automatic 90 days and her vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

(PERTH, ON) – Perth County OPP officers became involved in an investigation in October of 2019 after a young person received communication via social media for a sexual purpose.

On February 10, 2020, the investigation subsequently resulted in the arrest of a 19-year-old male from Hanover. The accused is charged with:

Luring a Person Under 18 years of age by means of Telecommunications

The accused, whose identity is subject to a publication ban, is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Stratford on March 9th, 2020.

If you have any information regarding this investigation or any other crime, you are asked to call Police or 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 up to $2,000.

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) – On November 18, 2019, at approximately 8:20 p.m., the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a three-vehicle collision at Glendon Drive and Melbourne Road in the Municipality Southwest Middlesex.

As a result of that collision, which involved a transport truck and two passenger vehicles, a 4-year-old child died of injuries sustained in the crash. Two others sustained serious injuries.

On February 11, 2020, the Middlesex County OPP arrested and charged the transport truck driver, 28-year-old Evan BEEDAWIA of Tecumseh, Ontario with:

Criminal negligence causing death

Criminal negligence causing bodily harm

Enter inaccurate or false information in a daily log

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice London on February 11, 2020.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On February 11, 2020, at approximately 4:00 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting routine patrol when they discovered an abandoned pickup truck, idling on Wellington Street East in the Town of Mount Forest. Investigation revealed that at approximately 1:15 a.m. that morning, the truck had been stolen from a residence on Durham Street East. It was also discovered that that approximately $3,000 in assorted tools were stolen from the truck.

OPP is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspects. (See attached) Any person with information regarding this person 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 online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers continue to investigate the theft of a $70,000 pickup truck that was stolen over the weekend from a residence east of Sheppardton.

Sometime between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. someone entered onto the Nile Road property whereupon they entered into the unlocked pickup truck. Once inside the vehicle the opportunistic thief located the keys inside the vehicle and easily stole it.

The vehicle is described as a grey, 2019 GMC Sierra, 2500 diesel pickup truck.

The stolen truck is valued at approximately $70,000.

Authorities later located an abandoned Chevrolet Traverse about a kilometer away. Officers were able to determine the Traverse was stolen earlier from a residence located north of Bayfield. Investigators believe both incidents are connected.

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.

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On January 9, 2020 at 10:42 p.m. Grey Bruce and South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a traffic complaint in town of Chesley, Arran-Elderslie. The vehicle, a (black) car was observed driving carelessly, on sidewalks and almost caused a head on collision.

OPP officers attended and stopped the vehicle on 1st Avenue South behind an apartment building and arrested the driver for impaired driving. The driver provided two breath samples at the OPP detachment. The result of the test were greater than double the legal limit of 80 milligrams (mg) of alcohol.

OPP have charged 26 year old, Alexander NIGANOBE from Arran-Elderslie with Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and Operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mg or greater, section 320.14(1)(b) CC.

The accused has been released on an Undertaking and will appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on February 26, 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.

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – The Middlesex County OPP have been able to correctly identify the westbound driver as 77-year-old Rachelle PLOWRIGHT of Dorchester, Ontario.

The eastbound driver has been correctly identified as 39-year-old Michael ARCHER of Woodstock, Ontario.

The previous ages mentioned in the February 12, 2020 release were not correct.

Anyone that may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact the Middlesex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

The investigation continues.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 7, 2019, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported fraud at a residence on Sideroad 6 North, Centre Wellington. It was reported that an 80-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s was defrauded over $25,000.

Investigation revealed that a known suspect had on numerous occasions charged the woman for roofing repairs that were never completed.

As a result, Alexander WILLIAMSON, 25-years-old of Guelph/Eramosa Township, has been charged with Fraud over $5,000 and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice-Guelph on March 20, 2020.

Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to 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.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break, enter and theft of car parts from a drive shed located east of Bluevale on Amberley Road.

Sometime over the last 2-3 weeks those responsible have attended the vacant farm property and have forced entry into the drive shed. Once inside the drive shed the suspects stole various car parts and stereo equipment from a vehicle that was parked inside.

The total value of the stolen items is estimated to be around $1,000.

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.