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(TEESWATER, ON) – On February 4, 2020 at 8:33 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter in progress at a business along Clinton Street south in Teeswater. Officers arrived and placed the accused under arrest.

Abigail DENES, 23-years-old, of Brockton was charged with Break and Enter, Theft, Mischief, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Disobey a Court Order. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on February 26, 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.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a 31-year-old from Huron East with three criminal offences after he was caught by police driving dangerously on a snowmobile.

On January 20, 2020 at approximately 9:33 a.m. a Huron County OPP officer observed a possible stolen snowmobile at the intersection of Tile Road and Hensall Road. Upon attempting to stop the snowmobile, the driver and passenger immediately took off and continued southbound on Hensall Road.

Officers were able to follow the snowmobile tracks to a residence located on Centennial Road. Upon arrival at the residence the snowmobile quickly departed toward a nearby bush lot. Officers followed the tracks for a short distance where they eventually located the driver trying to hide from police. He was arrested and taken into custody without incident. The other suspect managed to escape on the snowmobile.

Michael BERNARD, 31 years of age from Huron East has been charged with Dangerous Operation, Flight from Peace Officer and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 24, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team are currently investigating a fatal snowmobile crash that has occurred earlier this evening southeast of Ethel.

On February 10, 2020, at approximately 8:46 p.m., members from the Huron County & Perth County OPP Detachments, Huron County Paramedic Services and Grey Township Fire Department responded to a report of a crash involving two snowmobiles located on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trail section located between Krauter Line and Henfryn Line.

Two snowmobile operators were transported from the scene to a local hospital.

One of the operators has died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The other operator sustained minor injuries.

The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

Huron County OPP has closed the snowmobile trail between Krauter Line and Henfryn Line for the collision investigation.

Further details will be provided as they become available.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members continue to investigate a break, enter and theft that occurred a couple weeks ago just east of Lucknow.

On January 17, 2020 at approximately 1:25 a.m. Huron OPP members responded to an alarm call at a gas station located on Amberley Road. Upon arrival officers noticed two doors that had been pried open. Upon entering into the store front area officers noticed a computer monitor had been knocked over and a cash register had been attacked.

The premise was inspected by the responding officers however the suspect had already fled the scene. Extensive patrols were conducted of the area including a canine track however the suspect was not located.

An undisclosed quantity of cash was stolen.

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.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – A Wingham resident is facing charges after he was caught driving when he shouldn’t have been.

On January 22, 2020 at approximately 4:43 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling on Amberley Road when he observed a pickup truck travelling eastbound. Upon closer examination the driver was recognized by the officer and it was known to him the driver was currently prohibited. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was spoken to. Subsequent checks on the driver confirmed he was currently prohibited from driving, as well he was currently on release conditions to not have care or control of a motor vehicle.

Consequently, Hendrik BLOM, 34 years of age from Wingham was arrested and charged. He has been charged with Operation While Prohibited and Failure to Comply with an Undertaking. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 10, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On February 8th, 2020, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth East Fire Department and Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a death at a rural address on Line 51 near Milverton.

Investigation determined the death, which occurred when the victim was struck by a falling bale of straw in a barn, was accidental and not considered suspicious.

The coroner pronounced Timothy WAGLER, 42-years-old of Milverton, dead at the scene.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On February 3, 2020, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a sexual assault that occurred at a group home on First Line in the Town of Erin. It was reported that a female employee was sexually assaulted on two separate occasions by a co-worker in the fall of 2019.

As a result of the investigation, Robert Doug ROOT, 51-years-old of Guelph, was charged with two counts of Sexual Assault and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on March 13, 2020.

Any person with information regarding this investigation 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.

(GODERICH, ON) – A Goderich resident is facing some criminal charges following a theft investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On January 22, 2020 Huron OPP were asked to investigate a theft of a laptop and carry bag that was stolen from a restaurant in the Town of Goderich. A review of the patron seating area video surveillance was conducted and a suspect was identified. About an hour later an OPP officer spotted the suspect on Blake Street in Goderich. The suspect was carrying the stolen laptop and carry bag. He was placed under arrest and a search incident to arrest found the accused to be also in possession of various break-in tools and a quantity of suspected methamphetamine.

Corey PROUSE, 41 years of age from Goderich has been charged with Theft Under $5,000, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, Possession of Break-in Instruments and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine. He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 9, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – An Exeter resident will have to make a court appearance at the end of March after he was caught impaired driving by police this past weekend.

On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at approximately 12:30 a.m. Huron County & Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a traffic complaint about a possible impaired driver that was travelling northbound on Highway 4 in an erratic manner. Officers began patrolling for the suspect pickup truck and a short while later a Huron OPP officer spotted the suspect vehicle coming into Exeter.

A traffic stop was conducted and upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noticed the driver to be displaying several signs of impairment. In addition, the driver had difficulty putting his vehicle into park as it nearly bumped into a stationary police cruiser.

The driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and a search incident to arrest found the driver to be in possession of suspected fentanyl.

The accused was transported to the Exeter OPP Detachment where he was assessed by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). A series of evaluations were conducted and the driver was ultimately deemed to be impaired by a drug.

Joel GOUDREAU, 34 years of age from Exeter has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid. He has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for March 30, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

His motor vehicle was towed and impounded and his driver’s licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days.

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On February 3, 2020 at 7:18 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 10 south of Flesherton, Grey County involving a school bus and (grey) car. The car was rear ended by the school bus.

OPP officers attended and found 2 persons with minor injuries. The driver of the car and a passenger on the school bus were transported by ambulance to hospital. There were a total of 16 people on the school bus, 1 driver and 15 high school students.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver of the school bus, a 70 year old from Flesherton, with Careless Driving.

Officers continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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.

(HOWICK, ON) – Some good old fashion police work over the weekend has resulted in a police arresting a Gorrie resident with Impaired Operation.

At approximately 4:44 a.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a call about an overturned vehicle that was located in the ditch south of Gorrie along with a possible suspect that was seen walking into town.

Officers responded to the scene where they located and followed a set of footprints into Gorrie. Eventually the tracks in the snow led officers to a residence in Gorrie. A check on the residence initially proved negative however as police were leaving the property a motor vehicle pulled into the laneway. Officers approached the vehicle and were quick to observe the passenger matched the description of the suspect male driver. Further investigation revealed the footprints at the scene matched the tread ware pattern of the male passenger. Upon speaking with the male the investigating officer also noted the suspect had consumed some alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment.

As a result the male was arrested for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Listowel OPP Detachment for breath tests. He later provided two samples of his breath to the intoxilizer technician and both of his tests were analyzed to be above the legal limit.

Additionally, a search incident to arrest of the accused resulted in police locating and seizing a quantity of suspected cocaine.

Brendan CRAPPER, 33 years of age from Gorrie has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus, Operation While Impaired and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine. He was also served with a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded. He has been released from custody with a court date scheduled for March 9, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On January 31, 2020, North Perth Officers responded to a break and enter at a rural property located on Line 91 in the area of Road 146.

An outbuilding was entered and a number of dirt bikes were reported stolen. The incident occurred sometime overnight on January 30th.

The dirt bikes are described as:

Kawasaki KX80cc – green in color.

KTM 65cc – orange and black in color.

Yamaha PW80cc – blue and white in color.

Suzuki 70cc – yellow in color.

The Ontario Provincial Police are asking witnesses of a theft or suspicious activity 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 be eligible to receive a cash reward up to $2,000.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA, ON) – On January 25, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic on Highway 6, north of Guelph. The officer observed a brown pick-up truck travelling above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 135 km/h.

As a result, Gerald William REININK, 31-years-old of Fergus 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 April 1, 2020. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On January 29, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m. a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a driver of a blue pickup truck on Highway 6 south of Mount Forest. The officer stopped the driver after the vehicle had been seen weaving within the lane.

While speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion that the driver was under the influence by alcohol. A Roadside Screening test was conducted which resulted in a fail. Further investigation identified that the driver had no licence, insurance or a valid permit for the vehicle. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Shannon M. FLEURY, 42-years-old of Mount Forest has been charged with Refuse to Comply with Breath Demand, Drive without Insurance, Drive without a Licence, and Drive without a Valid Permit. 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 at the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on March 3, 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.