(PERTH EAST, ON) – On Friday July 2, 2021 just after 12:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break, theft at a commercial business on Perth Road 107 in the Township of Perth East.
Sometime between July 1, 2021 and when the incident was reported on July 2, five commercial vehicles were entered and over $30000 in tools were removed. The investigation is currently on-going at this time.
(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals with a criminal offence after they were observed in a previously reported stolen vehicle.
On May 27, 2021, police were alerted to a motor vehicle, which had previously been reported stolen, at a business in Mitchell. Images were captured of the individuals with the vehicle and they have since been identified, arrested and charged.
Kiya DIETRICH, a 20-year-old of Stratford, has been charged with:
– Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
Skyler MCGRAW, a 19-year-old of Stratford, has been charged with:
– Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
The accused were both released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.
The public is asked to report suspicious activity immediately. 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.
(CARRICK TOWNSHIP, ON) –Â South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a fail to remain single motor crash that took place yesterday morning near Mildmay.Â
At approximately 8:25 a.m. South Bruce OPP members responded to the crash scene located on Highway 9 between Side Road 35 & Side Road 40. Upon arrival officers observed a heavily damaged black pickup truck that had collided with a hydro pole in the south ditch.
A witness reported a male occupant from the vehicle was observed running from the scene heading southbound along Highway 9.
West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine attended the scene to assist with the search for the suspect however he was not located.
The suspect is described as a being a white male, around 30 years of age, with a slim build and wearing a black jacket.
Police closed a section of Highway 9 between Mildmay and Grey County Road 10 for the investigation however it has since re-opened.
If you have any information about this incident please contact South Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
(WEST PERTH, ON) – Two people were arrested after a break and enter to an address on Coulton Drive in Mitchell.
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted on July 1, 2021, shortly after 2:30 p.m., after there was activity observed in a recently vacated residence. Police attended the residence and two people were arrested.
Brandon KOSS, 34, of Stratford, has been charged with:
– Unlawfully in a Dwelling House
– Failure to Comply with Release Order
The accused was held for a bail hearing.
Garrett KOSS, 30, of no fixed address, has been charged with:
– Unlawfully in a Dwelling House
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.
The Perth County OPP would like to remind the public to report any suspicious activity to police immediately, and consider installing security features, such as increased lighting, cameras, or alarms. Citizens are asked to ensure vehicles, sheds, garages and doors are locked to assist in the prevention of some crimes.
(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person is facing charges in the Township of Perth East following an incident in the evening of July 7, 2021.
Just after 7:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats incident. An investigation was completed and as a result one person was charged. There were no injuries from this incident.
Nicole BAKER, a 36-year-old resident of Perth East was arrested and charged with:
– Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
– Assault with a Weapon
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.
(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the recent theft of a trailer stolen from a parking lot in Goderich.
Investigators have since determined the trailer was taken from a parking lot located on Maitland Road South in Goderich sometime between 5:00 p.m. on July 5, 2021 and 9:00 a.m. on July 6, 2021.
The stolen trailer is described as a silver, 2008 model STRT 20 foot tilt & load style car trailer. The estimated value of the stolen trailer is approximately $12,000.
If you have any information about this incident please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.
(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the theft of a Ford F-150 pickup truck that was taken yesterday from a property located on Beechwood Line near St. Columban. The suspect then used the same pickup truck later in the day and stole some gasoline from a gas station near London.
The investigation has determined the thief stole the pickup sometime between 9:00 p.m. on July 6, 2021 and 8:00 a.m. on July 7, 2021. The pickup truck was taken from the owner’s garage. The key to the ignition had been left in the vehicle.
The pickup truck is described as a white, 2020 Ford F-150 XTR crew cab with a short box.
Later that afternoon officers learned a suspect filled up the stolen vehicle on Hamilton Road in Thames Centre and fled the gas station after failing to pay for $93 in gasoline.
A picture of the suspect and stolen vehicle is attached below.
(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers including members from the Huron OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) continue to investigate a recent break, enter and theft that took place near Exeter.
On June 26, 2021 at approximately 2:39 a.m. officers responded to a break and enter in progress at a business located on Kirkton Road south of Exeter. Officers arrived shortly thereafter however the suspect had fled the scene.
A search of the premises revealed the suspect entered the premises through a rear door. Once inside numerous items were stolen. The estimated value of the stolen goods taken is about $6,000.
Some of the stolen items include:
· Stihl gas chainsaws
· Stihl brand backpack style leaf blower
· Stihl brush trimmer
· Two iPads
· A pellet gun
· A cash register containing some cash
The suspect is described as being a male, thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue gloves, a black baseball cap, blue jeans and Nike running shoes.
If you have any information about this incident please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.
(MEAFORD, ON) – On July 3, 2021, at approximately 1 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Grey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Inter Township Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Highway 6-10 in the Municipality of Meaford, Ontario.
As a result, a 68-year-old was airlifted to a London area hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.
OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management Team (TIME) attended, and is assisting with the investigation.
Further updates will be released as more information becomes available.
The Grey Bruce OPP would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to passing motorists who stopped and provided medical assistance to involved parties.
(PAISLEY, ON) – On July 6, 2021 at 3:41 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along North Street in Paisley. Officers arrived with Paisley and Area Fire Department fire fighters and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find a vehicle had struck a tree before coming to rest north of the roadway. Officers found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.
William SCOTT, 68-years-old, of Arran-Elderslie Township, was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 25, 2021 to answer to the charge.
The driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
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.
(BLUEWATER, ON) – A Cambridge resident has been charged with Impaired Operation charges following a traffic stop conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Canada Day.
At approximately 5:27 p.m. on July 1, 2021 Huron OPP officers received a call from a concerned citizen about a possible impaired driver that was travelling eastbound on Dashwood Road.
An OPP officer was able to locate the suspect vehicle on Dashwood Road and after observing some erratic driving the investigating officer initiated a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver the officer noted the driver had been consuming alcohol and was displaying several signs of impairment.
As a result the driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be above the legal limit.
James FOSTER, 28 years of age, from Cambridge has been charged with Operation While Impaired & Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 9, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
An automatic 90-day driver’s licence suspension has been served on the driver and his vehicle has been impounded.
(GODERICH, ON) – A Goderich resident will be making a trip to court in August following a traffic stop conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) this past weekend in Goderich.
On July 3, 2021 at approximately 2:32 p.m. a Huron OPP officer was patrolling in Goderich on Cambria Road when they stopped a driver for a traffic violation. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer detected the driver had been consuming some alcohol.
As such a roadside screening test was performed and the driver registered a Fail. The driver was placed under arrest and was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further testing. Two samples of breath were later provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be over the legal limit.
Michael KERR, 33 years of age, from Goderich has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. The accused received a 90-day automatic driver’s licence suspension and a court date scheduled for August 30, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – A Hamilton resident will be making a return trip to Huron County later this summer to answer to an Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus charge following an investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) last week.
Shortly after 12:00 a.m. on July 1, 2021 Huron County OPP officers received a call about a motorist that had ditched their vehicle at the intersection of Black Line and Harriston Road. Upon arrival at the scene officers identified and spoke with the uninjured driver. Upon speaking with the driver police had reason to believe the driver had consumed some alcohol.
A roadside test was conducted and the driver registered a fail. Upon doing so the driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further testing. Two samples of breath were later provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be above the legal limit.
Marina RANDAZZO, 45 years of age, from Hamilton has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 26, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A South Huron resident will have to attend court later this summer to answer to a Dangerous Operation charge laid this week by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
On Monday, July 5, 2021 at approximately 6:43 p.m. Huron County OPP officers received a call about a driver that was driving very erratically on Elimville Line. Police had an opportunity to speak with two witnesses that were pulling camper trailers when they were passed by the accused. Investigators learned once the accused passed the camper trailers the accused heavily applied the brakes causing the camper trailers in behind to nearly lose control and crash on the gravel roadway.
The subsequent investigation revealed the accused was driving in a manner that was considered to be reckless and dangerous. As a result, Matthew PARENT, 27 years of age from Exeter has been charged with Dangerous Operation. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 16, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person is facing multiple charges following an investigation into domestic incidents in the Municipality of West Perth.
On June 19, 2021, just before 11:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of several incidents that occurred in the area of West Perth between 2016 and June 19, 2021. During the investigation, it was learned that one person had committed multiple assaults against one victim, who received minor injuries as a result.
A 30-year-old resident of Woodstock was arrested and charged with:
– Assault- Spousal (x5)
– Assault with a Weapon- Spousal
– 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.