Category: Area OPP

(HOWICK, ON) – A Howick Township resident is facing a couple of criminal charges following a rollover crash that took place outside of Bluevale.

On November 22, 2021 at approximately 7:24 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a rollover crash located on Harriston Road near B Line Road. As the investigating officer was enroute to the call officers also received information about a sport utility vehicle that was just stolen from a residence in Wroxeter. 

Upon arrival officers immediately noticed the damaged vehicle matched the description of the stolen vehicle from Wroxeter. The driver was assessed at the scene by paramedics and upon completion police arrested the driver for being in possession of the stolen vehicle. The accused was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment and a search incident to arrest revealed the accused to be in possession of suspected Fentanyl.

Randi SHARPIN, 26 years of age, from Wroxeter has been charged with Possession of Stolen Property – Over $5,000 and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl. 

The accused was later released from custody with an upcoming court date.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person was charged after an assault left one person with non-life-threatening injuries in West Perth.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence on Schade Street, in Monkton, on November 25 2021, just before 5:00 p.m., as an assault had just occurred.

The investigation determined that one person had assaulted another, and caused mischief to the residence. The victim received minor injuries as a result.

Joel TURNER, 32, of West Perth, has been charged with:

–       Assault

–       Mischief – Destroys or Damages Property

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person was charged after a break and enter to a business and a mischief in Listowel.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted on November 24 2021, by two complainants. The first victim reported a break and enter that had occurred at business on Main Street West, Listowel. The suspect had broken into the business by smashing a window in the early morning hours, and then stole a quantity of cash and alcohol.

The second victim reported a mischief that was committed on Main Street East, Listowel, when the suspect entered a trailer in a parking lot, causing damage to items inside.

Through police investigation, a suspect was identified and on November 28, 2021 they were arrested for both incidents.

Randi Elizabeth SHARPIN, 26, of Howick Township, has been charged with:

–       Break, Enter a place – Commit Indictable Offence

–       Mischief – Obstructs, Interrupts, or Interferes with the Lawful Use, Enjoyment, or Operation of Property

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A North Huron resident is facing an Impaired Operation charge following a rear-end crash in Seaforth last week.

On Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at approximately 2:19 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision located on Goderich Street East in Seaforth. 

Upon arrival the investigating officer observed a minivan that had collided with the rear of a sport utility vehicle. Upon speaking to the driver of the minivan the officer noted the driver was displaying signs of impairment by way of a drug.

As a result, the driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the London OPP Detachment for further testing. A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) completed an evaluation on the driver and the driver was deemed to be impaired by a drug.

Eric SABOURIN, 26 years of age, from North Huron, has been charged with Operation While Impaired. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 10, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A traffic stop last night in Exeter has led to the arrest and charge of Impaired Operation against an Exeter resident.

At approximately 10:43 p.m. on November 30, 2021 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling in Exeter when he observed a vehicle travelling on Anne Street with a broken taillight. Upon stopping the vehicle the investigating officer noted the driver was displaying signs of impairment by way of a drug. 

A Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted and the driver performed poorly. As a result the driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further testing. A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) completed an evaluation on the driver and the driver was deemed to be impaired by a drug.

Matthew SANGSTER, 32 years of age, from Exeter has been charged with Operation While Impaired. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 7, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for suspects after two break and enter at the same location in West Perth.

On November 20 2021, the Perth County OPP received a report of two break and enters that had occurred on November 15 and November 17, at a rural property on Perth Road 180, in the Municipality of West Perth.

Suspect(s) entered a building on the property and stole approximately $5000 worth of property, including a trailer and chainsaws.

This is not the only time that this location has experienced a break and enter. The public is reminded to report any suspicious activity immediately, and consider installing security features, such as increased lighting, cameras, or alarms.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is hopeful to get some tips to help solve a recent theft case that occurred in Port Albert. 

Sometime between 9:00 a.m. on November 28, 2021 and 9:00 a.m. on November 29, 2021 someone stole an outdoor mobility scooter and trailer from a residence located on Ashfield Street in Port Albert. 

Officers later located the stolen trailer abandoned on River Mill Line, however, the scooter is still outstanding. The stolen scooter is described as a red, 2013 Pride Wrangler outdoor mobility scooter valued at $7,500.

If you have any information about this theft please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a resident of Exeter with Operation While Impaired following a traffic complaint that was investigated by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) earlier this week.

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021 Huron OPP officers received a call about a pickup truck that was travelling northbound on London Road from Lucan in an erratic manner. Shortly after a Huron OPP officer located the suspect vehicle at the south end of Exeter and the vehicle was followed to a residence on John Street whereupon the vehicle pulled into a driveway. 

Upon speaking with the driver officers noted the driver had consumed some alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be above the legal limit. 

Robert ROSS, 66 years of age, from Exeter been charged with Operation While Impaired and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. 

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 7, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a fatal collision that took place yesterday in the hamlet of Poole. 

At approximately 6:39 p.m. on November 30, 2021, Perth County OPP, Perth County Paramedic Services and Perth East Fire Department responded to Perth Road 121 in the hamlet of Poole for a crash involving a pedestrian that was struck by a southbound pickup truck.

The involved pedestrian was transported from the scene by ambulance to a local hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. 

The deceased has since been identified as Mary JANTZI, 67 years of age, from Perth East. 

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation. 

A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place today.

Any person with information regarding this collision should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(CULROSS TWP, ON) – On November 29, 2021 at 8:39 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along Concession 2 in Culross Township. Officers responded with members of South Bruce Fire Rescue – Teeswater Station and Huron County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find a pick-up truck left the roadway and struck a tree before coming to rest in the ditch.

The lone occupant of the vehicle was taken to a local hospital, then airlifted to a London hospital for treatment of serious, non-life threatening, injuries.

Concession 2 was closed between Bruce County Road 4 and Side road 5a for the protection of emergency responders. It has since re-opened to traffic.

The investigation is in its early stages. Updates will be shared as they become available.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a collision involving a pedestrian that has resulted in a fatality.

At approximately 6:39 p.m. this evening, Perth County OPP, Perth County Paramedic Services and Perth East Fire Department responded to Perth Road 121 in the hamlet of Poole for a crash involving a pedestrian that was struck by a pickup truck.

The involved pedestrian was transported from the scene by ambulance to a local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased. 

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

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team remain on scene assisting with the collision investigation.

Perth Road 121 remains closed between Line 61 and Perth Road 119. Please utilize an alternate route to avoid delays.

Any person with information regarding this collision should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Shortly after 7:00 a.m. on November 30, 2021, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Perth County Detachment, West Perth Fire Department and Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Perth Line 20, southeast of Mitchell.

The preliminary investigation has determined a pickup truck and hatchback collided head-on.

The driver of the hatchback was pronounced deceased at the scene. The deceased has since been identified as Kyle FORD, 23 years of age, from Hensall.

The driver of the pickup truck, a 20-year-old from Stratford sustained minor injuries.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation.

The roadway is now open for travel.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On November 27, 2021, at approximately 5 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Grey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Inter Township Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire on Girl Guide Road in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

One individual was removed from the residence and pronounced deceased on scene. They have been identified as Patricia WATERS, 74 years-of-age, from Georgian Bluffs.

The scene has since been released and the investigation remains ongoing.

(RIPLEY, ON) – On November 28, 2021 at 7:41 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol stopped a vehicle along Melville Lane in Ripley. The driver was found to be in possession of drugs.

Upon further investigation, the officer confirmed that the driver had an outstanding warrant for their arrest.

Angela DRUMMOND, 59-years-old, of Huron-Kinloss Township was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possess the Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on January 19, 2022 to answer to the charges.

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.