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TRAILER AND EXCAVATOR STOLEN FROM DRIVEWAY

(CALEDON, ON) – On June 12th, 2014 a resident from The Gore Road contacted the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to report a theft of construction equipment.

The complainant reported that sometime overnight, suspect(s) attended his residence and stole a 1995 yellow WELD, model 600, tri-axle trailer which contained a mini Kubota excavator.

Police are asking anyone with information about this theft to contact Provincial Constable Rideout at 905-584-2241. You can submit information online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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MALE ARRESTED FOR BREAK AND ENTER

(CALEDON, ON) – On June 12th, 2014 at approximately 4:30 pm, Airport Road homeowners returned home and located a male inside their house rummaging through a freezer. The homeowners confronted the male who stated he was inside the house looking for a friend. The male abruptly left the residence on bicycle and the homeowners contacted police.

Within minutes, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the area and located the suspect riding his bicycle northbound on Airport Road. The male was arrested and held in custody overnight.

Adam Glenn CARROLL, 30, of Brampton was arrested and charged with Break and Enter into a dwelling house.

He is scheduled to make an appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville later today.

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Unelected councillor” archie macgowan calls WFP A Cancer On The Community”

Just when you thought no councillor could stoop lower than Brock
Vodden when dealing with the Public, archie macgowan lowers the bar
even further, and blurts out that Wingham Free Press is a cancer on
the community”.  Unelected “councillor” macgowan did this
during a council meeting

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Drug Bust – Paul EDGAR Faces Trafficking Charge

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A 49 year old male from Central Huron is facing drug trafficking and possession charges as a result of the culmination of a recent drug investigation.

Just before 10:00 a.m. on June 11, 2014 the West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU), Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) and members from the Huron County OPP Detachment executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a Huron Road residence located on the east side of Clinton.

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized cannabis marihuana bud, cannabis resin, Oxycontin, Hyrdomorphone and offence related property that consisted of trafficking paraphernalia and cash. Additionally, a prohibited weapon commonly known as a butterfly knife was seized.

The estimated combined street value of the controlled substances is just over $19,000.

Paul EDGAR, age 49 years from Central Huron has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking (Cannabis Marihuana)

Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Cannabis Resin)

Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance (Hydromorphone)

Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance (Oxycodone)

In addition, he has been charged under the Criminal Code with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.

He has since been released from custody and his next court appearance is scheduled for July 7, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on July 7, 2014.

Any person with information regarding this crime 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.

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Drinking Truck Driver Runs Red Light In St. Marys

(ST.MARYS, ON) On Friday June 13, 2014, around 10 a.m. a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer in a low visibility cruiser was observing the flow of traffic at the intersection of Queen St. East and Church St. South in St.Marys.

The officer observed a fully loaded west bound dump truck on Queen St. East proceed to drive through a red light at the Church St. intersection. The officer pulled over the truck and spoke with the male driver. The officer detected the odour of an alcoholic beverage on the driver’s breath and subsequently administered a roadside breath test on the Township of Perth South resident. This resulted in a 3 day loss of his driving privileges and he has been charged with “red light – fail to stop”.

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Theft From Unlocked Garage In Listowel

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Thursday June 12, 2014, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was informed of a theft of sports equipment from an unlocked residential garage on Blake St. East in Listowel.

Investigation revealed that sometime between 11 p.m. Wednesday June 11th and 4 a.m. Thursday June 12th an unknown person(s) entered the unlocked garage. A $600 set of golf clubs and a baseball bag containing $500 worth of ball gear was taken.

Anyone who may have observed suspicious persons carrying large bags along Blake Street east, near Davidson Ave North, or who has other information about this theft, is requested to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or you can contact the North Perth OPP Detachment at (519) 291-1414. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000

Residents are urged to lock their vehicles, garages and homes to avoid these crimes of opportunity.

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Veggie Vendors Sell Out and 75 Kilos Of Gummi Bears Sold Opening Day Of Wingham Community Market

The new Wingham Community Market at the north end of Wingham
exceeded the expectations of all Vendors.  Canada Banana Farms
sold out of small banana plants.   Tourists and locals took the
opportunity to own a banana plant that will produce edible fruit,
not like the typical banana house plant”.   Hopefully
Canada Banana Farms will have more plants at next Saturday’s market
to meet the unexpected high demand. 

Radishes

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Ford Taurus Stolen From Brussels

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the theft of a green 2002 Ford Taurus four-door sedan stolen from Elizabeth Street in Brussels. At approximately 5:00 a.m. on June 12, 2014 the vehicle owner looked out his residence window and spotted his vehicle parked on the street; Less than a half hour later, when he went to leave for his morning commute the vehicle was gone.

The vehicle was left in an insecure condition with the doors unlocked and the ignition key inside the vehicle.

The green Ford Taurus has damage to the passenger side rear corner panel, it has a sunroof and it is equipped with an after-market 9 foot tall CB antenna affixed to the trunk.

The vehicle is valued at $500.

Indeed the dollar value of this vehicle is low, however, please keep in mind stolen vehicles are often used to commit other serious crimes that often place members of the public and police officers in dangerous situations. Always lock your vehicle and remove the ignition key.

Crime prevention is everyone’s business and it begins with you.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the 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.

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Wingham Community Market Open – Local Produce, Plants, Cookies and Nuts On Offer

Today marks the opening of the Wingham Community Market, just past
the Royal T on hwy 4(London Road).  Vendors were out early
setting up tents and tables to provide easy access to locally grown
produce as well as amazing deals.

Below is  a slideshow of some of the products for offer today
at the Market.

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src=”http://www.thewinghamfreepress.com/images/june14slideshow.gif”
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OPP SEEK ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING FEMALE – Photo Attached

(INGERSOLL, ON.) – Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating the report of a missing female from Norwich Township. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 55 year old Karen ELSBRIE. ELSBRIE last had contact with her family on June 11, 2014 at approximately 5:00 a.m. ELSBRIE is described as:

5’1

140 lbs

Medium build

Dark shoulder length brown straight hair

Hazel eyes

Clothing descriptors are as follows:

Black yoga style pants

Light blue t-shirt

Blue running shoes

ELSBRIE’s vehicle was located at the Highway 401 and Highway 19 car park. OPP are involved in an ongoing search in the Ingersoll area and the investigation is continuing. Police are concerned about her welfare and are actively seeking ELSBRIE or any information members of the public may have regarding her whereabouts. If anyone has any information or has seen Karen ELSBRIE

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Three Firearms Located And Four Males Arrested

(TILLSONBURG, ON.) – Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a break and enter to a residence located on Fourth Street, in the Town of Tillsonburg which occurred between June 8 and June 9, 2014.

As a result of investigation and warrants executed, three firearms were recovered and four males arrested. The Smith & Wesson M&P – 223 calibre rifle remains outstanding.

William WHITCROFT, 22 years of age of Tillsonburg was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:

Fail to Comply with Probation Order (2 counts)
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/ammunition
Careless storage of Firearm, weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 – in Canada
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

Kyle WEATHERSTON, 25 years old of Tillsonburg was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:

Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition
Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Firearm
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

Nathan MARTIN, 27 years old of Tillsonburg was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:

Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition
Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Firearm
Possession of Firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Break & Enter a place and steal a firearm

Daniel DUNN, 29 years of age of Tillsonburg was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:

Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition
Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Firearm

All males have been remanded into custody pending bail hearings.

The investigation is continuing.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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INGERSOLL HIT BY GRAFFITI VANDALS Four Arrested

(INGERSOLL, ON.) – The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to investigate several reports of graffiti sprayed throughout The Town of Ingersoll overnight between June 6 and 7, 2014.

As a result of investigation, four arrests have been made and several charges laid.

Christopher BALKEMA, 18 years old of Ingersoll was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with Mischief Under $5,000 – 11 counts. The male was released on a recognizance of bail.

Jacob HAMILTON, 21 years old of Ingersoll was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with Mischief Under $5,000 – 5 counts. The male was released on an undertaking.

A 15 year old male youth of Ingersoll and a 17 year old male youth of South-West Oxford Township were both charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with Mischief Under $5,000 – 3 counts. Both young offenders were released on an undertaking.

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OLD EXPLOSIVES DESTROYED

(COLBORNE, ON) -On June 12, 2014 Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a vacant home in Colborne where old explosives were discovered by a company contracted to clean the house.

Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton was contacted and sent their Explosive Disposal Flight (EDF) unit to remove and destroy the explosives at a nearby quarry.

OPP would like to remind the public that in the event they find what appears to be old explosives, to not touch or move them, but to contact police immediately.

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OPP INVESTIGATE THEFT OF WOOD SPLITTER

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) -Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a theft call of a Wallenstein Wood Splitter that was stolen from a farm on 3rd Line, Town of Minto. The theft occurred sometime between June 9, 2014 12:00 p.m. and June 11, 2014 10:00 a.m. The wood splitter is described as blue and 4 years old.

Anyone with information regarding this crime, please contact 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.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS OPP ARREST 4 FOR DRUG AND FIREARM OFFENCES

(ARMOUR TWP, ON) On Wednesday June 11, 2014, the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with members of the North East Region Crime Unit, the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), the North East Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and Canine executed a warrant on a Chetwynd Road, Armour Township residence.

OPP officers arrested and charged 4 people within in the residence with various drug and firearm offences. Charged are;

1. Louise RUMFORD, 43 Steven E RUMFORD, 40, Steven D RUMFORD, 22 and Spencer RUMFORD, 19 all of Armour Township.

All 4 accused have been charged with possession of cannabis marihuana for the purpose of trafficking and possession of cannabis marihuana, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Steven D RUMFORD has additionally been charged with several firearm offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. All of the accused except for Steven D. RUMFORD have been released from custody and are to appear in Provincial Court on July 24, 2014 in Sundridge, Ontario. Steven D. RUMFORD has been remanded into custody awaiting a bail hearing on Friday June 13, 2014 in Parry Sound, Ontario.