Category: Area OPP

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – On Monday, May 24, 2021 at 10:11 p.m., an officer with the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Highway 403 in the County of Brant.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Brant County OPP detachment for testing.

Police have charged Lucasz TOMCZYK, 37 years-of-age from Brant County with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford, Ontario at a later date.

If you see a suspected impaired driver, you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately by calling 9-1-1.

(London, ON) – TRAFFIC STOP FOR STUNT RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE

On May 22, 2021 at 1:00 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police observed a suspicious vehicle in the Carpark at Veteran’s Memorial and Bradley Avenue, City of London.

As a result, Divyansh OJHA, a 23-year-old of London, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on July 14, 2021 to speak to the charges.

(Lucan-Biddulph, ON) – TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE

On May 22, 2021 at 7:07 p.m., while on general patrol, Middlesex OPP performed a traffic stop on Beech Street in Lucan.

George PAUL, a 45-year-old from Lucan has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
•  Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
•  Having care and control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor, section 32(1) of the Liquor Licence Act

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in a London court room on June 16, 2021.

(Middlesex Centre, ON) – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE RESULTS IN STUNT CHARGES

On May 23, 2021, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Middlesex OPP were performing speed enforcement on Richmond Street, Middlesex Centre, as part of the Canada Road Safety Week initiative.

At 11:21 p.m., a 28-year-old from Mount Forest was charged with:

• Race a motor vehicle – Excessive Speed, section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
• Drive motor vehicle – improper licence, section 32(1) of the Highway Traffic Act

At 10:07 p.m., a 24-year-old from Aurora was charged with:

• Race a motor vehicle – Excessive Speed, section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The drivers vehicles were impounded at the roadside and the driver’s licences have been suspended for a period of 7 days.

The drivers are scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges. 

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On Nat 20^th, 2021 at 8:53 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor that was stuck on some rocks in the sand on Sauble Beach, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.  

OPP officers arrested the vehicle driver for impaired driving. A breath test recorded readings over twice the legal limit of 80 milligrams (mgs) of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. 

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Morgan MURRAY, 19 years-of-age, from South Bruce Peninsula with the following offences:

• Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
• Operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs or more, section 320.14(1)(b) CCC
• Obstruct Peace Officer, section 129(a) CCC
• Novice driver, blood alcohol concentration (B.A.C.) above zero, section 44.1(3) Highway Traffic Act

The accused’s driver’s licence is suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on June 24, 2021.

(OWEN SOUND, ON) – On May 23, 2021, Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Owen Sound Police Service, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), arrested a third individual in connection with a homicide investigation in Owen Sound.

• 27-year-old Megan Hopkins of Owen Sound – First Degree Murder S. 235(1) Criminal Code of Canada

She is being held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.

On May 22, 2021, Investigators arrested and charged two individuals with First Degree Murder.

The investigation began on May 16, 2021, shortly after 9:30 p.m., after Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS) responded to a report of an altercation in the 900-block of 6^th Street East, in the City of Owen Sound. A 22-year old Holland Centre man was transported to hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The investigation remains ongoing.

(OWEN SOUND, ON) – On May 22, 2021, Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Owen Sound Police Service, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), arrested two individuals in connection with a homicide investigation in Owen Sound.

The following people are charged:

• 21-year-old Robert JACKSON of Owen Sound – First Degree Murder S. 235(1) Criminal Code of Canada.
• 39-year-old Christie CURRIE of Chatsworth Township – First Degree Murder S. 235(1) Criminal Code of Canada.

 Both are being held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.

The investigation began on May 16, 2021, shortly after 9:30 p.m., after Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS) responded to a report of an altercation in the 900-block of 6^th Street East, in the City of Owen Sound.  A 22-year old Holland Centre man was transported to hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the OSPS at 519-376-1234, or report online at www.owensoundpolice.com. 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.crimestop-gb.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On May 19, 2021, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence located in Elora, Ontario.

Upon entering the residence, officers seized a quantity of drugs, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property.

As a result of the investigation, Mitchell Johnathon HORNE, 29-years-old of Elora has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance-Cocaine and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on June 22, 2021 to answer to the charges.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – A Wingham resident is facing a court date following a Racing charge laid yesterday by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). 

On Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at approximately12:13 p.m. a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on Clyde Line when he observed a sport utility vehicle speeding well above the posted 80 km/h zone limit. A RADAR device was utilized to measure the speed of the vehicle and it accurately measured the vehicle’s speed in excess of 130 km/h. 

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was subsequently charged. 

Mackenzie MONTGOMERY, 23 years of age from Wingham has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed. The driver now has a court date scheduled for June 15, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich to answer to the charge. 

The motor vehicle was impounded and the driver was served with an automatic seven day driver’s licence suspension. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person from Wellington County is facing a criminal charge after a traffic stop in the Municipality of North Perth on May 19, 2021 just after 2:00 a.m.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrols on Road 164, north of Listowel, when an officer observed a motor vehicle contravening the Highway Traffic Act. As a result, a traffic stop was conducted by the officer.

Shaunnice WHITE, a 23-year-old resident of Mount Forest was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Methamphetamine
• Fail to Stop at Stop Sign

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.

(GREENOCK TWP, ON) – On May 19, 2021 at 7:53 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on patrol along Bruce County Road 20 in Greenock Township noticed a vehicle 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.

Travis PARKER, 32-years-old, of Hamilton was charged with Race a Motor Vehicle.

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

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.

(KINLOSS TWP, ON) – On May 17, 2021 at 10:07 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OP) received a report of a single vehicle collision involving a transport truck along South Kinloss Avenue in Kinloss Township. Officers responded with members of the Ripley-Huron Fire Department and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find a transport truck had rolled onto its side before coming to rest in the ditch.

The driver, a 58-year-old resident of Georgian Bluffs, was taken to a local hospital for assessment of non-life threatening injuries.

South Kinloss Avenue was closed from Huron-Kinloss Townline to Button Street for the protection of first responders. It has since re-opened to traffic.

As a result of the police investigation, the driver was charged with Careless Driving.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On Monday May 17, 2021 just before 08:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft of copper wire and aluminum from a construction site on Twamley Street West in the Municipality of North Perth.

Sometime between May 15, 2021 and May 17, 2021 unknown person(s) entered the locked storage container on the property and removed the items. This is the second theft the local business has suffered this year. 

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.

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has stopped and charged 2 stunt drivers this past week.

On May 14, 2021 at 9:15 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Bruce County Road 3 in Carrick Township noticed a vehicle 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. Nichole STAGG, 31-years-old, from City of Guelph was charged with Race a Motor Vehicle.

On May 13, 2021 at 12:03 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Bruce County Road 20 in Greenock Township noticed a vehicle 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. Reginald SHAW, 30-years-old, from the Municipality of Grey Highlands 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.

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.