Category: Area OPP

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On April 11, 2021 at approximately 11:00 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was responding to assist another officer. While in route, the officer attempted to pass a vehicle that was eastbound on Wellington Road 109 west of Arthur.

As the officer began to pass, it was reported that the other driver accelerated rapidly preventing the officer from passing. The vehicle’s speed was measured in excess of 150 km/h in the posted 80 km/h speed zone.

The officer was operating a fully marked OPP cruiser at the time.

Conrad Gary MARTIN, 18-year-old of Wellington North Township has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Provincial Offences Court – Guelph on July 7, 2021. The vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(GODERICH, ON) – A Goderich resident is facing four criminal charges following an investigation that took place last week in the Town of Goderich.

On April 11, 2021 at approximately 1:30 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a facility located on Parsons Court in Goderich to investigate a sighting of a suspicious person observed inside the secure area of the facility.

Within a few minutes an officer was on scene and located the suspect nearby. The subsequent investigation revealed the suspect had entered into the secure facility and caused mischief to the premise. 

Upon arrest the accused obstructed the arresting officer when he identified himself with a false name. Investigators were able to positively identify the accused and he now stands charged with the following offences:

Brent LAWRENCE, 28 years of age from Goderich has been charged with the following offences:

• Break, Enter a Place – commit indictable offence
• Mischief Over $5,000
• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 7, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – A Stratford driver has been charged with impaired driving after a traffic stop in the Municipality of West Perth last week.

On April 07 2021, just before 2:30 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on general patrol observed a vehicle that was driving in a suspicious manner, and conducted a traffic stop to investigate. While speaking with the officer, the driver was displaying signs of impairment by a drug. The driver was placed under arrest for impaired operation and was transported to a local OPP detachment for further examination. A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) conducted a series of tests and the driver was deemed to be impaired by a drug.

As a result, James Scott VANSTONE, 57, of Stratford, has been charged with:

• Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

A 90-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. 

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.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On April 10, 2021 at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a trailer theft that occurred at an address on King Street in Palmerston.

It’s believed that the theft occurred sometime between April 9, 2021 at approximately 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on April 10, 2021. Unknown suspects stole a 2021 14 foot Action black dump trailer bearing Ontario plate V2957J.  

Approximate value of the theft is $13,000.

Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000

(GODERICH & HURON EAST, ON) – A Goderich resident remains in custody on numerous charges following a recent theft of an automobile investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On Friday, April 9, 2021 at approximately 7:35 a.m. Huron County OPP was contacted by an employee of a car dealership in Goderich that reported a mischief and theft occurrence. 

Investigators learned a suspect had smashed out a showroom window and found the keys to a car on the lot and proceeded to drive away. Immediately officers began patrolling for the stolen vehicle and three hours later the suspect was located with the stolen vehicle in Seaforth. Officers were able to arrest the suspect and he was taken into custody. A search incident to arrest found the accused to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine, hydromorphone and a pellet gun.

Kurtis GREEN, 29 years of age from Goderich has been charged with the following offences:

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
• Mischief Under $5,000
• Theft of Motor Vehicle
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Hydromorphone
• Fail to comply with Probation Order- Two Counts

The accused remains in custody with a future court date at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On April 11, 2021, at approximately 10:30 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single vehicle collision in a ditch on Wellington Road 26 near Sideroad 15.

Witnesses reported seeing the driver walking away from the collision prior to police arrival.   Police determined that the motor vehicle has been reported stolen earlier in the day from Waterloo Region.

Officers set up containment of the area and were assisted by members of the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit in the search of the driver.

   On April 12, 2021 at approximately 1:30 a.m., a suspect was taken into custody near the scene of the collision.

Justin MCMILLAN, 31-years-old from Kitchener has been charged with;

•  Operate Motor Vehicle While Prohibited (6 counts)
• Drive While Suspended (2 counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Possession of Break-In Instruments

The Accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice-Guelph at a later date.

Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a fatal pedestrian crash that has claimed the life of a Wingham resident.

This morning, just after 2:30 a.m., Huron County OPP and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to the crash scene located on Blyth Road (Huron County Road #25) just east of Council Line.  

First responders located a pedestrian laying on the roadway that had been struck by a vehicle that was travelling eastbound on Blyth Road. Despite the life-saving measures provided by first responders the pedestrian died at the scene.

The deceased has since been identified as Regan KEYES, 41 years of age from Wingham.

A post-mortem examination will be conducted later today.

The driver of the automobile was transported to hospital by ambulance and was later released with minor injuries.

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

Blyth Road is now open for travel.

Any person with information regarding this crash 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.

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On April 10, 2021 at 6:48 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to single all-terrain vehicle (atv) collision on Campbell’s Hill, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.  

OPP officers arrested the atv operator for impaired driving. A breath test recorded readings over three times 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 Ronald WARD, 51 years-of-age, from West Grey 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
• Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
• Use plates not authorized for vehicle, section 12(1)(d) HTA

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on May 13, 2021.

(HOWICK, ON) – Whether it be a pickup truck, an automobile, motorcycle, vessel, airplane, snowmobile or in this case an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), Impaired Operation charges will apply if you’re caught driving over the legal limit.

On Saturday, April 10, 2021 at approximately 9:36 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checks in Gorrie when an ATV entered into their checkpoint.

Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had been drinking alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. The accused later provided two samples of his breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be above the legal limit.  

William KROTZ, 62 years of age, from Gorrie has been charged with Impaired Operation and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 31, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A South Huron resident has been arrested and charged with Impaired Operation following a traffic stop conducted in Hensall this past weekend.

Just before 9:00 p.m. on April 10, 2021 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checks in Hensall when a pickup truck entered into the checkpoint. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer immediately noted the driver had consumed some alcohol and was displaying several signs of impairment.

The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. The accused later provided two samples of his breath to the qualified Intoxilizer and both samples were found to be above the legal limit. 

Andrew NEDZA, 58 years of age, from South Huron has been charged with Impaired Operation and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 31, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(MEAFORD, ON) – On April 10^th, 2021 at 11:50 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a traffic complaint involving a sport utility vehicle that was pulling a utility trailer on St. Vincent Street, in the Town of Meaford, in Municipality of Meaford.

The axle broke completely off from the trailer, causing the wheels and axle to skid across the sidewalk, landing in a residential driveway. The driver attempted to continue driving the trailer, with no wheels or axle, until they finally stopped on the shoulder of the roadway. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged a 75 year old Meaford resident with operating an unsafe vehicle. The driver was issued a summons and must attend Provincial Offences Court.

Now that the spring like weather has arrived, Grey Bruce OPP remind motorists to conduct regular trailer maintenance, tighten all wheels and inflate tires and ensure that all loads are tarped properly and that towed vehicles are safe to operate on the roadway.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) –  A Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint conducted this past weekend in Bluevale resulted in officers arresting a drunk driver.

At approximately 10:32 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021 officers were conducting a RIDE checkpoint at the intersection of Clyde Line and Morris Street when they observed an approaching vehicle abruptly turn off into a private drive.

Officers found the maneuver suspicious in nature so they went to check on the driver. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had been drinking alcohol and was displaying several signs of impairment.

The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. The accused provided two samples of his breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be above the legal limit. 

Dallas COULTES, 23 years of age, from Morris-Turnberry has been charged with Impaired Operation and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 31, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A resident from South Huron is facing a Stunt Driving charge after he was caught speeding well over the limit last week by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). 

On Saturday, April 3, 2021 at approximately 4:46 p.m. a Huron OPP officer was conducting RADAR patrol on London Road when a pickup truck was observed travelling northbound at a high rate of speed. The officer activated the RADAR device and measured the speed of the target vehicle to be well over the posted 80 km/h speed limit. 

A traffic stop ensued and the driver was subsequently charged. Daniel CRERAR, 64 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle Perform a Stunt – Speeding by 50 km/h or more. He will now have to attend Provincial Offences Court in Goderich on June 1, 2021 to answer to the charge. His driver’s licence was automatically suspended for seven days and his vehicle was also impounded for a week. 

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On April 9^th, 2021 at 3:49 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a motor vehicle that was stopped in the live lane of traffic on the 7^th Line, near Sideroad 16C, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Offices spoke with the driver, who was found to be in contravention of a Court Order, from a previous police occurrence. Further investigation revealed that the involved vehicle was reported stolen from another municipality earlier thatd ay.                                                                                

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Matthew YOUNG, 24 years-of-age, from Hanover, with possession of property obtained by crime (over $5,000.), section 355(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) and failing to comply with a Probation Order, section 733.1(1) CCC.

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on May 20^th, 2021.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A 22-year-old from Central Huron is facing a half-dozen charges following a series of events that took place late last night and early this morning.

At approximately 12:23 a.m. on April 9, 2021 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling on London Road south of Londesboro when he noticed a heavily damaged vehicle that had rolled over in the ditch. A check on the vehicle revealed the occupants had left the scene. Shortly thereafter police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was in the vicinity of the crash scene and it was determined a Good Samaritan had picked up the driver of the crashed car. 

While speaking with driver of the crashed vehicle the suspect suddenly bolted from the officer and fled on foot. Following a short foot pursuit the accused was taken into custody. While speaking with the driver police noted the accused had consumed some alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment. 

The accused later provided two samples of breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both samples registered above the legal limit. The accused was lodged at the Huron Detachment and while in custody the accused caused damage to the holding cell.    

As a result, 22-year-old Chelsea HOGGART, from Central Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus, Failure to Stop at Accident, Fail to Comply with Release Order, Failure to Comply with Undertaking and Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 14, 2021.