Category: Area OPP

(SOUTHGATE TOWNSHIP, ON) – Grey-Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that took place early this morning west of Dundalk.

On August 9, 2021 at approximately 12:44 a.m., Grey-Bruce OPP and Grey County Paramedic Services responded to the collision scene located on Grey Road 9 just west of Dundalk.

The preliminary investigation has determined a sedan was travelling westbound on Grey Road 9 near Ida Street when the vehicle collided with a pedestrian that was laying on the roadway.  

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.     

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation with assistance from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team.

Grey Road 9 has now re-opened for travel. 

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Grey-Bruce OPP is asking witnesses or anyone with information regarding this crash to contact Grey-Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122.  

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person is facing charges following an investigation into a number of domestic related incidents that occurred over the past five years.

On August 4, 2021, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of several incidents that occurred in the area of North Perth, Wellington County, and the Municipality of Niagara Falls between 2017 and 2021. During the investigation, two victims were identified.

As a result, a 36-year-old resident of Fergus was arrested and charged with:

–       Criminal Harassment – Repeatedly Communicate (two counts)

–       Assault – Spousal (three counts)

–       Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

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.

Victims of and domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person is facing an assault charge in the Municipality of West Perth following a domestic incident.

Just before 8:00 p.m. on August 1, 2021, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic incident in the area of Montreal Street in Mitchell. An investigation was completed and it was determined that one person had assaulted another. 

A 30-year-old resident of Mitchell was arrested and charged with:

–       Assault – Spousal

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 charge.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On July 31, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual in a commercial parking lot attempting to gain entry to vehicles and throwing items. Further reports were received that the individual was assaulting others in the area, and had just tried to steal a purse from a citizen in a business.

Police attended the area of Mitchell Road South in Listowel and located an individual who was identified by witnesses as the suspect. 

Owen SINCLAIR, an 18-year-old resident of Listowel was arrested and charged with:

–       Assault

–       Theft Under $5000 (two counts)

–       Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

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

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with several domestic assault charges following an investigation conducted by police yesterday.

On August 4, 2021 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Huron OPP members responded to a residence in Brussels after receiving a call from assistance from the victim. Upon arrival police met with the victim and the subsequent investigation revealed they were a victim of domestic assault.

Police later located and arrested the accused without incident. 

A 47-year-old from Brussels is now facing charges consisting of:

·        Assault with a Weapon – 2 counts

·        Assault – 2 counts

·        Assault Cause Bodily Harm

·        Utter Threats

The accused has since been release from custody with an upcoming court appearance.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help you. One organization you can contact is Victim Services – Huron County at 519-600-4108.

If you are in an immediate crisis, please call 9-1-1.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On July 30, 2021, just after 10:30 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program (Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere) in the Municipality of West Perth. A vehicle entered the RIDE program and the driver displayed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

Shawn BUTLER a 47-year-old from St. Marys, has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused in this matter 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 charge. 

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 immediately.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On August 4, 2021, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Sauble Beach Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a cyclist on Bruce Road 13 in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

As a result, the cyclist was airlifted to a Toronto area hospital with serious non-life threatening injuries.

The Grey Bruce OPP are continuing the investigation. It is believed that there are witnesses that had stopped to render assistance, and departed once emergency crews were on scene. The Grey Bruce OPP would like to speak with these witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

Further updates will be released as more information becomes available.

(HURON EAST, ON) – An incident late last night in Vanastra has left a victim in hospital with serious injuries while the accused is now facing some serious charges.

On August 5, 2021 at approximately 11:40 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to an apartment building located on 12th Street after receiving a call about a suspect with a weapon that was causing a disturbance throughout the building. 

Minutes later officers arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody. A subsequent investigation revealed the accused had assaulted two individuals in the building. One victim escaped injuries, however, the other a 29-year-old from Huron East, remains in hospital with serious injuries.

Fred LOGAN, 25 years of age, from Huron East has been charged with:

·        Aggravated Assault

·        Assault with a Weapon

·        Mischief

·        Causing a Disturbance

·        Fail to Comply with a Probation Order – 3 Counts

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 9, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH, ON) – A Goderich resident is facing a number of charges following an investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) yesterday afternoon.

On August 5, 2021 at approximately 1:50 p.m. Huron County OPP officers responded to a business located on Courthouse Square in Goderich to investigate a report of a person causing a disturbance inside the store.

Officers arrived on scene and learned the suspect in question was currently bound by a probation order and was failing to comply with a condition of his release.

Upon arrest the suspect obstructed the officer by resisting arrest. Officers were eventually able to gain control of the accused and he was taken into custody.

Aaron WEDGE, 30 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 4 counts

·        Mischief

·        Causing a Disturbance

·        Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 9, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating a recent break, enter and theft of tires from a business located near Gorrie.

On July 19, 2021 Huron OPP responded to the business located on Harriston Road to investigate a break, enter and theft from an on-site storage trailer. The persons responsible cut the security lock to the trailer and once inside the trailer they stole several new farm vehicle tires.

The stolen tires are described as follows:

·        4 – Galaxy Marathoner tires.

·        2 – BKT Agrimax 480/70r34 tires

·        1 – Mitas size 520/85R38 tire

The value of the stolen tires is estimated at $4,000.

Police believe the theft took place sometime between July 14^th and July 19^th. 

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

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are seeking tips from the public to help solve a recent break, enter and theft that occurred east of Belgrave.

On July 16, 2021 Huron OPP officers responded to a property located on Morris Road to investigate an overnight break, enter and theft of tools. The subsequent investigation revealed the person(s) responsible entered into a detached garage and stole numerous power tools and an automotive diagnostic scanning tool.

Some of the stolen items included:

·        MaxDAS, model DS708 automotive scanning tool

·        Dewalt airbelt sander, grinders, drills, orbital sander and sawzall

·        Mastercraft socket set and ratchet set  

The value of the stolen goods has yet to be finalized.

If you have any information about this incident 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH, ON) – On August 1, 2021, at approximately 6:40 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment responded to two separate driving complaints on Wellington Road 86 involving a vehicle travelling westbound with frontend and undercarriage damage.

Officers located the vehicle and while speaking with the driver, signs of impairment were detected and they were placed under arrest.

As a result, Emily Laura WILSON, 32-years-old of Listowel has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs contrary to the Criminal Code. 

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on September 3, 2021 to answer to the charge.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On August 6, 2021 at approximately 4:15 p.m. the Ontario Provincial Police, Wellington County Detachment, responded along with Puslinch Fire and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services to a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Watson Road and Maltby Road in the Township of Puslinch.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a southbound motor vehicle collided with an eastbound motor vehicle at that location. The driver of the eastbound motor vehicle, William IRVING, 95-years-old of Guelph was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the southbound motor vehicle, Drago STEPUSIN, 49-years-old of Stoney Creek was transported to hospital with nonlife threatening injuries.

The Wellington County OPP and West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME) continue to investigate the collision.

The Wellington County OPP is asking anyone that may have witnessed this collision to please call 1-888-310-1122.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a break, enter and theft incident that took place in Vanastra over the long weekend.

On Saturday, July 31, 2021 at approximately 11:00 p.m. Huron OPP officers responded to a business located on London Road to investigate a break, enter and theft in progress. Officers arrived on scene and a subsequent search revealed the suspect had cut a hole in the fence to gain entry into a secure area. 

Members from the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine also attended the scene to assist with the search. Despite the thorough search the suspect was not located. 

A laptop was later reported as stolen. 

The suspect was described as a white male, with blonde hair that was wearing grey shorts, a grey top and white running shoes.

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

(HOWICK, ON) – If you see something, say something! Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) credit a citizen’s call about some suspicious activity in Wroxeter with helping police catch a Ripley resident with some stolen property.

Just before 8:00 a.m. on July 17, 2021 Huron County OPP officers received a call about some suspicious activity and suspicious vehicles that were observed around a property located on Centre Street. Officers arrived a short time later and located a suspect on scene with a pickup truck, mini excavator and a trailer loaded with scrap wire.

The initial checks didn’t reveal the property was stolen however upon further investigation and with the assistance of the Insurance Bureau of Canada police were able to confirm the vehicles were indeed stolen. 

The investigation led to the recovery of a mini-excavator stolen from North Huron, a pickup truck stolen from Leeds-Lansdowne Township and a trailer loaded with approximately $7,000 in scrap wire. 

On August 1, 2021 Huron OPP officers arrested the accused without incident in Wingham.

Dale SOUTHARD, 34 years of age, from Ripley has been charged with the following offences: 

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – 3 Counts

·        Altering/Destroying/Removing a Vehicle Identification Number

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 20, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.