(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Huron resident with a Highway Traffic Act violation of Failing to Yield to Traffic on a Through Highway” following a deadly multi-vehicle crash that took place north of Brussels in early December.
At approximately 8:00 p.m. on December 5
(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking tips from the public to help solve a recent break, enter and theft that took place in Hensall sometime during the first week of January.
On January 13, 2020 Huron OPP officers were contacted by a trailer manufacturing business located in Hensall about a recently discovered theft. Officers learned that sometime between midnight on January 3, 2020 and 7:00 a.m. on January 6, 2020 thieves forced entry into the secure compound area by cutting off the lock on the gate. Once inside the compound the thieves located and stole a bathroom trailer.
The trailer is described as a 2020 Crescent Moon Model, approximately 25 feet in length with a grey, high gloss, exterior. This style of trailer caters specifically to the campground market and it is valued at $70,500.
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.
(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A recent traffic stop just south of Exeter has led to several charges against a London resident.
On January 11, 2020 at approximately 11:38 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a car travelling southbound on London Road with a licence plate that was unauthorized for the vehicle in question. As such a traffic stop was initiated and the driver pulled over just south of Exeter at Kirkton Road.
While speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had consumed some alcohol and was displaying several signs of impairment. As a result the driver was subsequently arrested for Impaired Operation. Upon arrest the accused was searched and a quantity of suspected cocaine was found on the driver and in the vehicle. In addition, a can of open beer was found inside the vehicle.
Upon trying to confirm the identity of the driver the accused tried to obstruct the officer by using a driver’s licence that was not issued to him. Further checks also revealed the driver was driving with a suspended driver’s licence.
The driver was transported to the Exeter OPP Detachment for breath tests. Both of his samples provided to the Intoxilizer Technician were found to be over the legal limit.
Thammasak PHOUTTHARATH, 36 years of age from London has been charged with the following offences:
Operation While Impaired
Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
Use Plate Not Authorized
Personation With Intent to Avoid Arrest, Prosecution or Obstruct Justice
Fail to Have Insurance Card
Driving Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
Driving While Under Suspension (Two Counts)
The accused has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 20, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Exeter. His motor vehicle was impounded and his licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days.
(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On January 17, 2020 at approximately 3:40 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft at a consignment/thrift store on St. David Street North in Fergus.
Investigation revealed that at approximately 2:00 p.m. an unknown person attended the business and removed one of two backpacks from the store that were on display and not for sale. The person placed the item in a shopping cart, exited the store and took it to their pick-up truck. They returned to the store a short while later and attempted to take the second backpack however, was advised by a store employee that the item was for auction not for sale.
Police would like to speak with the person in the attached photo. If you can assist with this investigation please call 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.
(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On January 22, 2020 at 2:24 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrolling Highway 6 north of Springmount, Georgian Bluffs stopped a (beige) truck approaching the OPP cruiser at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was recorded by radar travelling at 147 kilometres per hour (km/h) in a posted 80 km/h zone.
Grey Bruce OPP officers arrested the driver of the truck for operating a motor vehicle with blood alcohol level over 80 milligrams, following a fail on road-side screening device. There were 3 additional passengers in the vehicle when it was stopped by OPP.
25 year old, Jacob COURT from Owen Sound has been charged with the following offences,
Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) Criminal Code of Canada
Race a motor vehicle – Stunt, section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act
Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available, section 2017 12(1) Cannabis Control Act
Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available, section 32(1) Liquor Licence Act
The accused was released on an Undertaking with a court date in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 6, 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.
(SOUTH HURON, ON) – An early morning traffic stop this weekend in Exeter has resulted in charges being laid against an Exeter resident.
Just after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2020 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a pickup truck on Carling Street in Exeter to check on the sobriety of the driver.
Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer observed the driver to be displaying signs that he had consumed some alcohol. As such a roadside screening test was conducted and the driver registered a fail.
He was placed under arrest and was transported to the Exeter OPP Detachment for breath tests. Both of his samples provided to the Intoxilizer Technician were found to be over the legal limit.
John UPSHALL, 23 years of age, from South Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus, Obstruct Licence Plate and Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor. He was later released from custody with a court date scheduled for February 20, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. His vehicle was impounded and his licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days.
(NORTH HURON, ON) – A Kincardine resident is facing a criminal charge of Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus” following a traffic stop that took place in Wingham at the end of December.
At approximately 12:45 a.m. on December 22
(HURON EAST, ON) – A traffic stop this past weekend in Seaforth has resulted in a criminal charge of Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus” against a Huron East resident.
Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Saturday
(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On January 21, 2020 at 3:33 am, OPP officers in North Perth responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Line 81 east of Highway 23, where a vehicle left the roadway, entered the ditch and then struck a tree.
During the course of the investigation, officers formed the opinion that the driver had consumed alcohol. A roadside test using an approved screening device resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and transported to the Sebringville OPP Detachment for further testing.
Angela REICHARD, 40-years-old, of Howick Township was charged with:
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Stratford on February 3rd, 2020.
Safety on our roadways in Ontario is a priority. If you suspect someone is operating a motor vehicle while impaired by either drug or alcohol, dial 911 and report it.
(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police charged two drivers with Stunt Driving over the weekend. Drivers can be charged with Stunt Driving when operating a vehicle in excess of 49 km/h over the posted speed limit.
The drivers will be required to attend court and their driver’s licences were suspended for seven days. The vehicles they were operating, whether they are the owner of the vehicle or not, were also seized for seven days under the Vehicle Impoundment Program.
The first incident occurred at 3:32 pm on January 17, 2019, on Road 164 in the Municipality of West Perth. Jarrett VANDOLDER, 19-years-old, of Grey County was charged with Stunt Driving.
The second incident occurred at 8:29 pm on January 19, 2019, on Road 34 in the Township of Perth East. Sydney GUNN, 20-years-old, from Wellesley Township was charged with Stunt Driving.
The penalties for Stunt Driving include six demerit points, a $2000 – $10,000 fine, a possible extended driver’s licence suspension and up to six months in jail.
Drivers are reminded to obey the posted speed limits and drive cautiously as road conditions can change quickly in the winter.
(LUCAN, ON) – The Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been updated that the driver involved in a single vehicle collision on Saintsbury Line on January 10 , 2019 has died in hospital as a result of the injuries sustained in the crash.
OPP West Region originally updated Twitter (https://twitter.com/OPP_COMM_WR/status/1215589900935991296 ) on January 10, 2020 stating that the road was closed due to a collision.
Police have been able to confirm that a lone northbound vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver was then transported to hospital with serious injuries.
On January 15, 2020 the driver, Tyler COOPER age 26-years-old of Lucan, Ontario died.
The OPP’s Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) did attend the scene at the time of the collision due to the serious injuries.
(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – At approximately 9:15 p.m. on January 18, 2020, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a disturbance on St. Andrew Street East in the Town of Fergus. It was reported that a person was out of control at a restaurant, yelling at staff and causing a disturbance.
OPP attended and located the suspect near the restaurant who appeared to be intoxicated. Officers were arresting the suspect for public intoxication when they became combative and head-butted the officer. Search incident to arrest revealed a large quantity of cannabis on the suspect.
As a result of the investigation, Mark Daniel BOYS, 31-years-old of Fergus, was charged with Assault a Peace Officer, Possession of over 30 grams of Dried Cannabis and Being Intoxicated in a Public Place. The accused is scheduled to appear on February 18, 2020, at the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.
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.
(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On January 18, 2020, at approximately 1:35 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks on Brock Road south near Cockburn Street in Puslinch Township. Officers investigated the driver of a sedan that entered into the checkpoint.
During the course of the investigation, officers formed the opinion that the driver had consumed alcohol. A Roadside Screening Test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.
Tara Lynn SOMERVILLE, 37-years-old of Nichol Township 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 February 21, 2020.
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.
(CULROSS TWP, ON) – On January 17, 2020 at 5:26 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle crash along Concession 8 in Culross Township. Officers arrived to find that a pick-up truck had left the road way and struck a hydro pole before coming to rest in the ditch. The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol.
Heather THOMPSON, 51-years-old, of Culross Township has been charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. She is scheduled to appear in court on February 5, 2020 to answer to the charge.
There were no injuries reported at the scene.
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.
(DESERONTO, ON) – The Lennox & Addington (L&A) County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating an incident in Deseronto, Ontario involving the use of a firearm during a home-invasion attempt.
Just before 9:00 p.m. a 911 call was made by a resident of an apartment on Mill Street in Deseronto. The caller reported that an unknown masked person had just attempted to gain entry into the apartment. When entry was refused the suspect discharged a firearm at the door before fleeing.
Members of the L&A detachment and the Tyendinaga Police Service immediately converged on the area. A canine track was conducted with the assistance of the OPP’s Tactics and Rescue (TRU) team but the suspect was not located.
The suspect is described as:
Roughly 5’9;
Larger build;
Wearing cargo pants, a white hoodie with a black design; and
A black mask with a white skull design on the front.
The investigation continues led by the L&A County detachment Crime Unit. Further details of the incident will be released as the investigation continues but there is no further information available for release at this time. The OPP asks that you continue to monitor the OPP News Portal or @OPP_ER on Twitter for any updates.
Police ask anyone with information about this incident please contact the L&A County detachment at: 1-888-310-1122.