Category: Area OPP

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Police are looking for suspects after a break, enter and theft to a residence in the Municipality of West Perth

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted on June 21, 2021, just before 3:00 p.m., after a resident of Mitchell determined their apartment had been entered, and electronics were missing. Sometime overnight between June 20, 2021 and June 21, 2021 unknown suspect(s) entered the residence on St. David Street and removed electronics including a television, laptop, cellphone, headphones, and charging system.

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On June 18, 2021, just before 9:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident in the area of Queen Street East, Listowel, in the Municipality of North Perth.

An investigation was conducted and as a result of a verbal altercation, a 14-year-old resident of North Perth was charged with:

–       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 charge.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – From June 26, 2021 to July 4, 2021, members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) participated in a Canada Day Traffic Initiative. This traffic campaign involved proactive enforcement of the “Big 4” driving offences of Aggressive Driving/Speeding, Impaired Driving, Distracted Driving, and Seatbelt Usage throughout Perth County. 

These offences continue to be contributing factors in serious motor vehicle collisions that occur on Ontario roadways. Perth County OPP members conducted a wide variety of enforcement on local roadways, in conjunction with a number of R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot checks to maintain the safety of our roadways.

Perth County OPP members laid over 160 charges during this initiative, including the following:

·      Speeding – 130 

·      Failure to properly Wear Seatbelts – 4

·     Stunt Driving – 2 

·      Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle – 1

·      Distracted Driving – 1

·      Other Provincial Charges – 25

The public is asked to report concerning driving behaviour immediately by calling the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 for emergencies. Reports can be submitted 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 HURON, ON) – An investigation conducted by members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment and Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) has led to criminal charges against a pair. 

Shortly after 11:00 a.m. on July 1, 2021 OPP members were in Wingham when they observed a person wanted for offences in Huron County and Stratford. Officers were able to block the suspect vehicle in on Josephine Street and the wanted male was taken into custody. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in police seizing a significant quantity of suspected methamphetamine and cocaine. 

The estimated combined street value of the seized drugs is $2,490. In addition, officers seized offence related property consisting of cell phones and $2,850 in Canadian currency.

Michael VOCK, 43 years of age from Huron East remains in custody on his outstanding charges along with new charges consisting of Possession of a Schedule I Substance -(Methamphetamine & Cocaine) for the Purposes of Trafficking and Failure to Comply with a Release Order – Other Than to Attend Court. His next court appearance is scheduled for July 13, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Jonathan MCLEAN, 38 years of age from Holyrood has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – (Methamphetamine & Cocaine) for the Purposes of Trafficking. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 9, 2021. 

If you have any information about drug trafficking in your community 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.

(LAKESHORE, ON) – Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against a driver and a passenger following an investigation into a suspicious person in the Municipality of Lakeshore over the weekend.

On July 4, 2021 at approximately 9:40 a.m. members of the Lakeshore detachment of the OPP responded to a report of a suspicious person in a vehicle parked on County Road 27 at Highway 401.

Upon speaking to the male driver, police determined the female passenger was wanted for offences from Essex County OPP.

Both the driver and passenger were arrested.

As a result, the investigation revealed approximately $130,000.00 worth of illicit drugs, and property located within the vehicle.

Devon C. CURRAN, a 31-year-old of Windsor has been charged with: 

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance-Other Drugs

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking Opioid (other than heroin) (three counts)

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine

·        Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner

·        Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm

·        Fail to Comply with Release Order – other than to attend court

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.00 (two counts)

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking-Other drugs

Kane A. NANTAIS, a 34-year-old of Windsor has been charged with: 

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) (three counts)

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine

·        Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner

·        Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.00 (two counts)

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking-Other drugs

Both of the accused were held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor, On

 “Individuals involved in the transportation, manufacturing, distribution and sale of illicit narcotics throughout Essex County, you have our full attention. This seizure during the Canada Day long weekend was significant and for those who profit from drug trafficking and feed the addiction of others you will be relentlessly pursued and prosecuted. The public plays an important role in immediately notifying the OPP of all suspicious activity and in doing so help us in keeping our communities safe. If something doesn’t look right then chances are it isn’t, call the police.” Inspector Glenn Miller, Detachment Commander, Essex County OPP.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On July 3, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Grey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Chatsworth Fire Department responded to an off-road vehicle collision on Moto Park Road, in the Township of Chatsworth.

Witnesses to the collision performed lifesaving measures on scene. The driver was airlifted to a London area hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.

On July 5, 2021, the driver, identified as 26-year-old, Steven DUNLOP of Kettleby, Ontario was pronounced deceased.

The OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management Team (TIME) is continuing to assist with the investigation.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is looking to speak with a male who was observed in the area of a farm on Perth Line 86, in the Municipality of North Perth, east of Listowel on Saturday night.

On July 3, 2021 at approximately 7:30 p.m., a young child was at the property and had an interaction with a male, who was also visiting the animals. The Perth County OPP would like to speak to this male and any other witnesses to this incident.

The male is described as:

–       Caucasian, with

–       40-50 years old

–       long hair with bangs

–       wearing a white or green checkered buttoned down shirt

–       departed in a blue mini-van style vehicle

–       possibly with a female, and children

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On Monday June 28, 2021 just before 5:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break, enter and theft on Perth Road 163 in the Municipality of West Perth.

It is believed that sometime on Tuesday June 22, 2021 unknown person(s) entered a construction site and stole numerous tools from the location. The investigation is continuing.

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.

(GRAND BEND, ON) – Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 152 calls for service and members issued 129 charges from July 1 to July 4, 2021 in Grand Bend. Charges issued include:

• 101 – Liquor License Act;
• 10 – Highway Traffic Act;
• 10 – By Law;
• 3 – Criminal Code;
• 1 – Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and
• 4 – Other.

The town saw Lambton OPP members partnered with OPP officers from multiple counties engaged in enforcement over the weekend. This OPP commitment to public safety will continue throughout the summer. 

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

On June 24, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance that was occurring at an address on Schade Street, Monkton. During the investigation, it was learned that two people had been assaulted. While conducting an arrest, an officer was subsequently assaulted. There were no serious injuries as a result of the assaults.

A 33-year-old resident of West Perth was arrested and charged with:

–       Assault, Spousal

–       Assault a Peace Officer

–       Resist a Peace Officer

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.

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

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., members of the Lakeshore Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to Break and Enter in progress to a vacant building on County Road 42 in the community of St Joachim in the Municipality of Lakeshore, On.

Officers arrived on scene and arrested two individuals.

Police have charged Joel MARENTETTE, 26 years-of-age and Nina WILLIAMS-DEMITRO 24 years-of-age both of Lakeshore with one count each of:

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

The accused were released on a Form 10 and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Windsor on September 9, 2021.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Oakville driver after they were speeding more than 65km/h over the limit in the Township of Perth East.

On June 24, 2020, just after 8:00 a.m., police on genera patrol stopped a vehicle on Perth Line 43, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 145km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

As a result, Muhammad MAARIJ, 22, of Oakville, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

A seven day driving suspension and seven day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another driver after they were speeding more than 50km/h over the limit in the Township of Perth East.

On June 24, 2021 just after 3:00 a.m., police stopped a vehicle on Perth Line 34 in Shakespeare after it was found to be travelling over 104km/h in a posted 50km/h zone.

As a result, Sunny KHURANA, 21, of London, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

A seven day driving suspension and seven day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On July 3, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Grey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Chatsworth Fire Department responded to an off-road vehicle collision on Moto Park Road, in the Township of Chatsworth.

As a result, a 26-year-old was airlifted to a London area hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.

OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management Team (TIME) has been engaged, and is assisting with the investigation.

Further updates will be released as more information becomes available.