Category: Area OPP

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On December 12, 2021 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Chatsworth Fire Department and Grey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a vehicle rollover on Sideroad 3 in the Township of Chatsworth.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced deceased on scene. They have been identified as Terry SPECHT, 63-years-old, from Chatsworth Township.

The OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME) is assisting with the investigation which remains ongoing.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A resident of Clinton is facing criminal charges after he crashed into a parked police vehicle and fled the scene last weekend in Londesborough.

On Friday, December 10, 2021 at 10:45 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was sitting inside his parked police cruiser on Main Street in Londesborough when a southbound car collided head-on with the cruiser. Immediately after the driver of the suspect vehicle failed to stop at the scene and took off heading southbound on London Road toward Clinton.

Fortunately the officer escaped injury, however, his cruiser sustained significant damage and was not driveable. Other patrol units began searching for the suspect vehicle however the suspect vehicle was not immediately located.

The following day the suspect driver turned himself in and was arrested at the Huron OPP Detachment. The accused, James BIRD, 36 years of age from Clinton has been charged with Failure to Stop After Accident and Dangerous Operation. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 17, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.    

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Police have arrested one individual after an investigation into vandalism at a Listowel park in November.

On December 10 2021, James GALLAN, 32, of North Perth, was arrested and has been charged with:

–       Mischief Under $5000

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation on November 18 2021, after receiving a report of graffiti spray painted around the Listowel Memorial Park, and nearby buildings, in the Municipality of North Perth.

At least four different spots were spray painted with purple and black paint, mostly derogatory and insulting words and comments.

The Perth County OPP would like to thank the public for their assistance in this investigation.

(HOWICK, ON) – A resident of Gorrie is facing an Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus charge following a traffic stop that took place early this morning near Gorrie.

At approximately 2:40 a.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a pickup truck on Gough Road and while speaking with the driver the officer noted the driver had been drinking alcohol. 

A roadside screen test was performed and the driver registered a fail. Upon doing so he was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further testing. The driver provided two samples of breath to the Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be above the legal limit. 

Noodin MAWHINNEY, 21 years of age, from Gorrie has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 7, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

His licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days and his vehicle has been impounded for 45 days. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Parents are being reminded to speak to children and youth about the risks of participating in social media challenges.

On December 4 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report from a member of the public who was victim to one of the latest social media trends. The victim was at their home on Brock Street West, in Listowel, when someone kicked in the front door. The suspects then fled the scene on foot.

The three suspects were located in the area, and were identified as two 13-year-olds and a 14-year-old, all residents of North Perth. It is likely that the youths were participating in one of the most recent social media challenges, which encourages kids to kick in the door of a stranger’s house.

“What parents and youth need to realize is that Mischief is a criminal offence. But more than that, it causes unnecessary stress for members of our community.” – A/Inspector Wendy Burrow, Perth County OPP

In this case, the youths were referred to a Diversion program, an extrajudicial measure under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. These extrajudicial measures provide meaningful consequences, such as requiring the young person to repair the harm done to the victim. They also allow early intervention with young people and provide the opportunity for the broader community to play an important role in developing community-based responses to youth crime. 

(WALKERTON, ON) – On November 30, 2021 at 8:03 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a property in the 1100 block of Yonge Street south in Walkerton. Sometime between 10:00 p.m. on November 29, 2021 and 6:00 a.m. on November 30, 2021, the property was entered.

The list of stolen items includes a large collection of Dewalt tools: a work site radio, a multi-tool, fast charger, 10 batteries, impact drills, a hammer drill, skill saws and a framing nailer. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be $5,500.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information 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.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – A number of people have been charged with stunt racing in Perth County recently, including a 16-year-old driving more than double the limit in North Perth.

On November 20 2021, just after 10:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Line 39, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone, and failed to stop at a stop sign.

Samantha CASSIDY, 20, of Stratford, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Perform Stunt

–       Disobey Sign – Fail to Stop at a Stop Sign

On December 3 2021, just before 11:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 43, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 135km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Andre FINDLAY, 40, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On December 4 2021, just after 9:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 43, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 132km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Adil Majeed ALI, 30, of Stratford, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On December 5 2021, just before 2:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Road 164, south of Atwood, in the Municipality of North Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 164km/h in an 80km/h limit zone, more than double the limit. There were five other teenage occupants of the car at the time.

A 16-year-old young driver of North Perth, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On December 6 2021, just before 11:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Road 180, in the Municipality of West Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 139km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Spencer RITCHIE, 43, of Saugeen First Nation, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

In each incident, a 30-day driving suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused drivers are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On December 14, 2021 at 11:26 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Queen Street and Broadway Street in Kincardine. Officers responded to the scene with members of Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The driver, a 78-year-old resident of Huron Kinloss Township, was charged with Fail to Yield to Pedestrian.

(WARWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – On December 10, 2021 at 4:45 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a motor vehicle in the front lawn of a residence on Nauvoo Road.

Members of Lambton County OPP attended the scene and, upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Lambton OPP detachment where they provided two samples of breath above the legal limit.   

Meetkumar PATEL, 22-years-old of Goderich, has been charged with the following:

• Operation While Impaired and,
• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 14, 2022.

If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

(LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) – SUSPICIOUS PERSON LEADS TO CHARGE

On December 11, 2021 at 1:39 a.m., Middlesex County OPP officers were dispatched to a suspicious person call on Butler Street in Lucan, Lucan Biddulph Township.

Branden NEEB, a 24-year-old of Lucan, has been charged with:

·      CC 355(a) Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, section 355(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been released with a court date of January 12, 2022 to speak to the charges.

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – ALTERCATION RESULTS IN ASSAULT CHARGE

On December 11, 2021 at 8:55 a.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to an altercation at a business located at 4370 Dundas Street, Thames Centre.

Ryszard ADAMOWSKI, a 71-year-old of London, has been charged with:

• Assault with A Weapon, section 267(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on January 31, 2022 to speak to the charges.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – DRIVERS CHARGED WITH STUNT IN 60KM/H ZONE

On December 11, 2021 at 2:30 p.m., while performing a traffic enforcement initiative, a member of the OPP observed two vehicles racing and travelling in excess of 50km/h, over the 60km/h posted speed limit on Richmond Street, Middlesex Centre.

Two individuals, a 46-year-old of Lucan and a 69-year-old of Denfield, have been charged with:

·      Race a motor vehicle – Excessive Speed, section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The driver’s vehicles have been impounded for 14 days and their driver’s licences have been suspended for 30 days.

The drivers are scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charge.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – TRAFFIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGE

On December 11, 2021 at 9:11 p.m., Middlesex County OPP officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Medway Road, Middlesex Centre, for a possible impaired driver.

A short time later, the vehicle was located on Highbury Avenue, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

As a result, Halina SZEWCZYK, a 63-year-old of Lucan, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on January 27, 2022 to speak to the charges.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On December 12, 2021 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Chatsworth Fire Department and Grey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a vehicle rollover on Sideroad 3 in the Township of Chatsworth.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced deceased on scene. Their identity is being withheld pending a next-of kin-notification.

The OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME) is assisting with the investigation which remains ongoing.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On December 9, 2021, with the assistance of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Community Street Crime Unit (C.S.C.U.) executed a search warrant at a residence on George Street in the village of Arthur. OPP entered the home and seized a quantity of drugs and weapons.

As a result of the investigation Courtney Elizabeth Jennifer SNYDER, 37-years-old and David Perry Wayne JACOBS, 38-years-old, both of Arthur, have been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of Possession of Prohibited Device and Possession of an Imitation Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. Both were held for bail.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A South Huron resident is facing a charge of Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus following a traffic stop conducted this past weekend near Shipka.

Just before 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 a pickup truck entered into a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint that was set up at the intersection of Shipka Line and Crediton Road. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had been drinking some alcohol. 

As such a roadside screening test was administered and the driver registered a fail. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and was transported to the Grand Bend OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were taken by the Qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be above the legal limit.

Bryan MANTZ, 60 years of age, from South Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration – (BAC) 80 Plus. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 10, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested another impaired driver following a traffic complaint that was investigated this past weekend. 

On Saturday, December 4, 2021 at approximately 7:17 p.m., Huron OPP officers received a call from a member of the public about a possible impaired driver that was operating a vehicle in an erratic manner near the five points in Goderich. Shortly after a Huron OPP officer located and stopped the suspect vehicle on Gibbons Street. 

Some observations were made by the investigating officer that prompted the officer to conduct a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST). The test was conducted and the driver performed poorly. As such, he was placed under arrest and was transported to the Clinton OPP Detachment for further testing. The driver ultimately failed to complete the Drug Recognition Evaluation (DRE) and was subsequently charged.

Jeffrey ZAPALAC, 38 years of age, from Kitchener has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Failure to Comply with Demand. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 24, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.