Category: Area OPP

(STRATHROY-CARADOC, ON) – On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, members of the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, arrested a Strathroy resident following a joint investigation into the death of a 15-month-old child.

On October 31, 2015, Nathaniel MCLELLAN, 15 months of age of the Municipality of North Middlesex, died in a London hospital.

Meggin VAN HOOF, 42-years-old of Strathroy, has been charged with Manslaughter, under Section 236(b) of the Criminal Code. The accused was held in custody for a scheduled court appearance on June 23, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice in London.

The investigation was completed by members of the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service, Middlesex OPP Crime Unit, OPP West Region Criminal Operations and OPP Forensic Identification Services, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in cooperation with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Any person with information regarding this investigation should contact the OPP 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.  

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged another driver after they were speeding more than 60km/h over the limit in the Municipality of West Perth.

On June 17, 2021 just after 6:00 p.m., police stopped a vehicle on Perth Road 164 after it was found to be travelling more than 144km/h in a posted 80km/h zone.

As a result, Austin ULETT, 24, 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. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On Monday June 17, 2021 just before 7:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted in regards to a suspected road rage incident on Road 157 in the Municipality of North Perth.

An incident occurred involving a motor vehicle and an e-bicycle that resulted in the occupants of the e-bicycle leaving the roadway. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. This was an isolated incident. 

Dustin MILLER, 35, of the Municipality of North Perth, was charged with:

–       Careless Driving

–       Driving While Under Suspension

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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On Monday June 17, 2021 just before 7:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County Paramedic Services, and the Perth East Fire Department responded to a two vehicle collision on Perth Line 34 in the Township of Perth East.

One person was transported to local hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.

Jo-Anne VANDYKE, 61, of Cambridge was charged with:

–       Careless Driving

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.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Monday, June 21 2021, at approximately 7:01 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to an emergency 9-1-1 call for a break and enter in progress at a Main Street, South Walsingham, Norfolk County address.

Investigation determined that two individuals had previously attended the address and purchased an item that was listed or sale from a website. Both later returned and forced entry into a shop located on the property where several items were stolen.  During the entry, the homeowner was assaulted. No injuries were reported.

Both then fled from the area in a vehicle and were subsequently located by Oxford County OPP and taken into custody without incident.

Charged break and enter and theft over $5,000 is 23-year-old Skyler PATTON of Stratford, Ontario.

Charged with the following offences is 26-year-old William PATTON of Ingersoll, Ontario;

·      Break and enter,

·      Theft over $5,000,

·      Uttering threats – damage property, and

·      Assault.

Both are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe at a later date.

(BRUCE TWP, ON) – On June 12, 2021 at 3:27 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) noticed a vehicle on Highway 21 in Bruce Township moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle’s speed was displayed on radar at more than 130 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

Ryan DODGE, 25-years-old, of Waterloo was charged with Race a Motor Vehicle.

This charge includes an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment and an immediate 7-day driver’s license suspension.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment is investigating a theft of a Pride flag and Pride signage from two separate addresses in Dunnville.

OPP investigation has determined between Saturday 19, 2021 at 10:30 p.m. and Sunday June 20, 2021 at 7:45 p.m., unknown(s) took down a Pride flag from a local high school and also removed Pride signs from a residence.

OPP continue to investigate and is asking anyone who may have noticed any suspicious persons or vehicles, or who may have any information regarding this incident to contact them at 1- 888 – 310 – 1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On June 20, 2021, at approximately 2:40 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the parking lot of Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus.

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

As a result, Shelley Katherine PERRY, 32-years-old of Arthur has been charged with Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code. 

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 23, 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.

(MILDMAY, ON) – On June 11, 2021 at 10:01 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report on the theft of playground equipment that was stored on a property along Vincent Street in the town of Mildmay.

The large Red, Gray and Blue units weigh approximately 500 pounds each. The value of the stolen items is estimated to be $2,500.

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.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On June 11, 2021, at approximately 12:15 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on Main Street in the Town of Erin.

Police located the vehicle at a nearby residence. While speaking with the driver it was determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired and they were placed under arrest.

As a result, Peter VANDERPAS, 58-years-old of Erin has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs, Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus and Operation While Prohibited contrary to the Criminal Code. 

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 16, 2021 to answer to the charges.

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 GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On June 13, 2021, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received several reports of an erratic driver travelling eastbound on Wellington Road 51 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

Police located the vehicle on Wellington Road 7 and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver it was determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired and they were placed under arrest.

As a result, Delainey FARRELL, 63-years-old of Elora 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 July 13, 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 GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On June 8, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 124 east of Wellington Road 29. Officers arrived and determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol.

As a result of the investigation, Trista FORBES, 35-years-old of Brampton has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Failure or Refuse to Comply with Breath Demand contrary to the Criminal Code. 

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 7, 2021.

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.

(TOWN OF MAPLETON) – On June 20, 2021, at approximately 6:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Mapleton Fire/Rescue and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services responded to a serious single vehicle rollover on the Fourteenth Line in the Town of Mapleton.

Investigation revealed that the operator of the tractor was cutting the grass in the ditch along the roadway when it rolled down the steep embankment and pinned them underneath. The operator, Gordon THRING, 77-years-old of Alma was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members of the Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME) assisted Wellington officers with the collision investigation.

A section of the Fourteenth Line was closed for the investigation and has since reopened.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On June 16, 2021, just after 1:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was on patrol in the Municipality of West Perth when they observed activity in an apartment on Wellington Street in Mitchell. Police had previously been notified that the residence was supposed to be vacant. 

Police initiated an investigation, and as a result, Charlotte HALDANE, a 35-year old was arrested and charged with:

–       Unlawfully in a Dwelling House

–       Fail to Comply with Probation Order

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.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On June 18, 2021 at 6:58 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along Harbour Street in Kincardine. Officers arrived and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Joseph LAFOND, 44-years-old, of Huron 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.

There were no injuries reported at the scene.

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.