Category: Area OPP

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Police are looking for suspects after a break, enter, and mischief at a vacant home on Perth Line 34 in the Township of Perth East.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted on June 15, 2021, shortly after 1:30 p.m., after a residential break in sometime between Saturday June 12, 2021 and Monday June 14, 2021. There was nothing stolen as a result of the break and enter, however, the interior of the residence was damaged.

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On June 12, 2021, just before 7:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break, enter and theft at a residence on Perth Road 180, in the Municipality of West Perth. 

Unknown person(s) entered the residence, currently under construction, and removed a saw and radio from the site.

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.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) On June 7, 2021 at approximately 10:30 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to traffic complaint concerning a possible impaired driver on Highway 6-10, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. 

The driver was arrested and transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment, where further tests were administered.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Michael RICCI, 40 years-of-age, from Durham, ON with Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol and drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on July 8, 2021.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) On June 11, 2021 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 10, in the Township of Chatsworth.

Grey Bruce OPP stopped the vehicle after it was found to be travelling at over 130 kilometres per hour (km/h) in a posted 80 km/h speed limit zone.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Joseph AUREUS, 24-years-old of Brampton, ONwith Stunt Driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The accused was issued a provincial summons to attend court, along with a seven-day driver’s licence suspension. The individual’s vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

(MEAFORD, ON) On June 9, 2021 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 26, in the Municipality of Meaford.

Grey Bruce OPP stopped the vehicle after it was found to be travelling at over 130 kilometres per hour (km/h) in a posted 80 km/h speed limit zone.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Elizabeth TOMMA-BLAKE, 35-years-old of Meaford,with Stunt Driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The accused was issued a provincial summons to attend court, along with a seven-day driver’s licence suspension. The individual’s vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A resident of Zorra Township in Oxford County is facing charges after he was caught stealing items out of a seasonal home located east of Goderich.

On June 14, 2021 at approximately 5:25 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received information about a break and enter in progress at a trailer located at Falls Road.

Within a few minutes officers arrived on scene and were able to locate the suspect still on scene. Further investigation revealed the suspect had loaded up a vehicle full of items taken from a trailer that did not belong to him. 

As a result, officers placed the suspect under arrest and took him into custody. During the arrest the accused also attempted to assault one of the arresting officers.

Matthew MILLER, 42 years of age from Zorra Township has been charged with: Break & Enter, Theft Over $5,000 and Assault Peace Officer. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 9, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are actively investigating the theft of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) that was stolen overnight from a drive shed located on Hyrdo Line.

Investigators have since determined the thief entered into the unlocked drive shed sometime between 8:00 p.m. on June 15, 2021 and 11:00 a.m. this morning. Once inside the shed the thief located and stole the ATV. The keys were left in the ignition.

The stolen ATV is described as a red, 4-wheel drive, 2016 Can-Am Outlander valued at approximately $10,000.  

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

(GRAND BEND, ON) – On June 12, 2021 at 10:45 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted regarding the theft of a cell phone and shoes from the main beach in Grand Bend.  

Officers attended a local parking lot after the “Find my Iphone” app was utilized and took an individual into custody.    

Daniel BRITO, 70-years-old of London, has been charged with:

•  Theft under $5000.
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime under $5000.

The accused has been released and in scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia at a later date.

(TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – On June 13, 2021, at approximately 12:20 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Mapleton Fire/Rescue and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services responded to a report of a possible drowning on Conestogo Lake in Mapleton Township.

It was reported that a child went in the water from a boat. The victim jumped in the water and attempted to assist the child. Witnesses were able to pull the child safely from the water, however, the victim failed to resurface.

At approximately 8:45 p.m., members of the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit recovered the body of the missing man. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The victim has been identified as Matthew Reynold OTTENS, 33-years-old of Mapleton Township.

Centre Wellington Fire Rescue, ORNGE air ambulance, The OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU), and a helicopter from OPP Aviation Services also assisted in the extensive search.

A post-mortem examination has been scheduled for June 14, 2021.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a fatal collision that took place yesterday afternoon south of Carlow.   

On Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 4:30 p.m., Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and firefighters from the Goderich Fire Department responded to the collision scene located on Lucknow Line (Huron County #1) south of Carlow. 

Upon arrival first responders located a motorcycle that had collided with the side of a farm tractor that was pulling an unloaded hay wagon. As a result of the collision both the driver and the passenger on the motorcycle were ejected.  

The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene and the passenger, a 35-year-old, from Goderich was transported to hospital via air ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.   

The deceased has since been identified as Gregory CRAWFORD, 50 years of age, from Central Huron.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation.   

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

Lucknow Line (Huron County #1) between Blyth Road and School Road was closed for several hours for the collision investigation. 

Any person with information regarding this collision should immediately 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), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently on scene of a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and farm tractor that took place earlier this afternoon south of Carlow. 

On Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 4:30 p.m., Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and firefighters from Goderich Fire Department responded to the crash scene located on Lucknow Line (Huron County #1) south of Carlow. 

One of the occupants of the motorcycle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other occupant of the motorcycle has been transferred to hospital via air ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. 

The driver of the farm vehicle was uninjured. 

The name of the deceased will be released pending next-of-kin notification.

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

Lucknow Line (Huron County #1) between Blyth Road and School Road will be temporarily closed for the collision investigation. Please take an alternate route to avoid delays. 

Any person with information regarding this crash should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid an Impaired Driving charge against a Kincardine resident following a recent investigation.

On Monday, May 31, 2021 at 6:41 a.m. Huron OPP officers received information about a single vehicle automobile crash that had just taken place on Perth Line 55 west of Monkton. Officers from Huron & Perth OPP arrived on scene where they observed a pickup truck that had left the roadway and collided with a hydro pole. 

Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer observed signs the driver was impaired by alcohol. As such the driver was placed under arrest and was taken into custody.

Christopher BUSHELL, 34 years of age from Kincardine has been charged with Operation While Impaired, Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence and Drive While Under Suspension. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 26, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A driver from Clinton is facing an Impaired Driving charge following a traffic investigation conducted yesterday by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).   

Shortly before 3:00 p.m. on June 10, 2021 Huron County OPP officers were asked to check on two occupants of a vehicle that appeared to be unconscious. Officers approached the car that was on Main Street in Seaforth and noticed both the driver and passenger sleeping in the vehicle. Upon closer inspection the investigating officer noticed the vehicle was not in park and the engine was running.

Upon waking up the driver officers noted the driver was displaying several signs that he was impaired by a drug. As such, the driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation. The driver was transported to the Walkerton OPP Detachment where he performed further testing conducted by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE). Upon completion of the tests the driver was deemed to be impaired by a drug.

Mathew SCHRAEDER, 36 years of age from Clinton has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 11, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(OWEN SOUND, ON) – A fourth individual has been charged in connection with a homicide investigation in Owen Sound.

The investigation began on May 16, 2021 after Owen Sound Police Service responded to a report of an altercation in the 900-block of 6th Street East in the City of Owen Sound. A 22-year old man was transported to hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

On June 10, 2021, Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), arrested 21-year-old Mackenzie PATEREK of no fixed address. He has been charged with First Degree Murder under section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused remains in custody, pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.

Three other individuals have previously been charged with First-Degree Murder.