Category: Area OPP

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A novice driver from Exeter will be without a driver’s licence for the next 90 days following an arrest made by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) late last night.

On Thursday, April 8, 2021 at approximately 11:00 p.m. a Huron OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement patrol on Main Street in Dashwood when a sport utility vehicle was observed speeding through town.

A traffic stop was initiated and upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer observed signs the driver had consumed some alcohol. In addition, open alcohol was spotted inside the vehicle.

A roadside screening test was conducted and the driver registered a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be above the legal limit.

Cameron DICKERT, 24 years of age from Exeter has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus, Have Liquor in Open Container and Novice Driver BAC Over Zero. 

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 14, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. The accused’s vehicle was impounded and his licence has been automatically suspended for 90 days.

(HURON & PERTH COUNTY, ON) – A resident of Wroxeter and a resident of Stratford are both facing drug trafficking charges following an investigation conducted by members of the Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU).

On April 8, 2021 at approximately 1:00 a.m. as a result of drug trafficking investigation Perth County OPP members initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle on Main Street in Palmerston. Officers arrested both vehicle occupants and a search incident to arrest resulted in officers locating and seizing significant quantities of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine. In addition, officers seized Canadian currency, a BB gun and drug trafficking paraphernalia consisting of drug packaging materials, a digital scale, an electronic device and cell phones. 

The combined estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is $72,780 and the value of the seized property is estimated at $6,260.

Rebecca BROWN, 32 years of age from Wroxeter has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking and Possession of Fentanyl for the Purposes of Trafficking. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 31, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Tyson VANARKEL, 36 years of age from Stratford has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Fentanyl for the Purposes of Trafficking and two counts of Fail to Comply with a Release Order. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 31, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit, under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), began an investigation into an incident in Bluewater.

As a result of the investigation, officers from the Huron County OPP Crime Unit, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the West Region OPP Regional Support Team (RST) located and arrested an individual in Huron County without incident. 

Jared SALTON, 21 years of age from the Municipality of Bluewater, has been charged with two counts of Counsel to Commit Murder. 

The accused remains in custody with his next court appearance scheduled for April 12, 2021.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Stunt driving continues to be a problem in Perth County, and five more drivers were charged for driving in excess of 50km/h over the speed limit during the long weekend. Not only are the fines, licence suspension, and tow/impound bills expensive, but the risks associated with excessive speed are a major concern on our roadways.

On April 02 2021, just after 3:30 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 34, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 133km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

As a result, Tyler HARNOCK, 30, of Gads Hill, has been charged with:

• Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On April 02 2021, just after 9:00 p.m., a Perth County OPP officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 86, in the Municipality of North Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 139km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

As a result, Jacobus MULDER, 38, of Mapleton Township, has been charged with:

• Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On April 03 2021, just before 9:00 p.m., a Perth County OPP officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 43, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 135km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

As a result, Christian DOS SANTOS-QUINTIERI, 20, of Stratford, has been charged with:

• Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On April 04 2021, just before 7:30 p.m., a Perth County OPP officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Road 164, in the Municipality of North Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

As a result, Nolan GIESBRECHT, 18, of Malahide Township, has been charged with:

• Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On April 05 2021, just after 11:30 p.m., a Perth County OPP officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 86, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 150km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

As a result, Dinto TOMY, 23, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

• Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

In each incident, a seven day driving suspension and seven day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused drivers are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

(HURON EAST, ON) – A Huron East resident remains in custody following a domestic assault investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) this past weekend.

On April 3, 2021 Huron OPP members responded to a residence in Seaforth in relation to a domestic dispute. Upon arrival police learned the intoxicated accused showed up at his ex-partner’s residence and committed an assault. Additionally, police learned the accused caused damage to a vehicle that was parked nearby.

Further investigation revealed the accused had previously committed two sexual assaults against his ex-partner.  

The accused, a 36-year-old from Huron East remains in custody on the following charges: 

• Assault
• Sexual Assault – Two Counts
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order – Two Counts

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help you. One organization you can contact is Victim Services – Huron County at 519-600-4108.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On April 3, 2021 at 12:10 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspected impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle on Queen Street in Kincardine and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Josephine GODFREY, 47-years-old, of Kincardine, was charged with Impaired Driving and Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on May 19, 2021 to answer to the charges.

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.

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – On Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 10:13 a.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a robbery in progress at the business area of downtown Paris in the County of Brant.

Police determined a person not known to the elderly victim attempted to take her motor vehicle. The suspect was located on a nearby street and taken into custody without incident.

The OPP believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

Police have charged Maegan Rose Chantal TREMBLAY, 25 years-of-age of no fixed address with:

• Robbery with weapon,
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose,
• Possession of a schedule 1 substance – Opioid,
• Possession property obtained by crime under $5000 (three counts),
• Theft under $5000 – shoplifting,
• Theft under $5000 from a motor vehicle.

The County of Brant OPP Crime Unit and Community Street Crime Unit are continuing to investigate and are seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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.crimestoppersbb.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A resident of Central Huron remains in custody following an incident that took place in Seaforth earlier this week.

On Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at approximately 4:36 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a Main Street North residence to investigate a disturbance that was taking place.

Upon arrival officers located a suspect that was wanted in relation to an earlier assault investigation. Upon arresting the suspect police searched the suspect and found several weapons, some of which are classified as prohibited weapons. Police seized a push dagger knife, a flick knife, mace and a steel pipe.

Christopher KURTH, 36 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with the following offences:

• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (12) counts
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order (3) counts

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 9, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(CARRICK TWP, ON) – On April 3, 2021 at 2:12 a.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol stopped a vehicle along Highway 9 in Carrick Township. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Jordan BESTER, 21-years-old, of Brant Township, was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on May 26, 2021 to answer to the charge.

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.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The results are in for the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Spring Seatbelt Campaign conducted this past weekend. The campaign started on April 2^nd and finished up on April 5^th. Huron County OPP reported a total of 34 drivers were charged with seatbelt violations.

This number ranks second highest out of 14 West Region OPP Detachments; Essex County had 34 charges laid.

This number of charges laid during the four day campaign represents a third of all the seatbelt violations (102) for Huron County in all of 2020.

Huron County OPP officers focused all available patrol time on targeted enforcement of Ontario seatbelt laws during the campaign. Unfortunately, the goal of 100 per cent seatbelt compliance was not achieved however the efforts made by Huron OPP members will hopefully help some drivers change their ways. Huron County OPP investigated a total of six reportable crashes during the seatbelt campaign with one of them being a fatal crash that claimed the life of senior from Goderich. There was also a three-vehicle crash in Goderich on Easter Monday and four vehicle-deer related crashes. 

Always remember, at any given second an aggressive, impaired or distracted driver can collide with your vehicle, subjecting the body of an unrestrained driver or passenger to a level of crash force from which few people survive. You may not be able to stop a dangerous driver from crashing into your car, but by wearing a seatbelt, you can greatly reduce their chances of killing you.

Huron County OPP would like to thank the vast majority of drivers that took the two seconds to buckle up. Please continue to do so and for those that were charged during the campaign hopefully you will take the necessary action to keep yourself safe in the future.  

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A North Huron resident is facing charges following a shoplifting investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) late last week.

On Thursday, April 1, 2021 Huron OPP were called to a business located in Clinton to investigate after a customer failed to pay for clothing items valued at approximately $200.  

Officers were later able to locate the suspect and she was placed under arrest. A search incident to arrest also revealed the accused was in possession of a stolen passport. 

Regan KEYES, 41 years of age from North Huron has been charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 17, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH, ON) – If you are on probation conditions to “Keep the peace and be of good behavior” it would be wise to not smoke a cigarette inside a restaurant otherwise you are just asking for problems.

On Thursday, April 1, 2021 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a licensed restaurant in Goderich to assist with an unruly patron. Prior to police arrival officers learned a customer at the bar lit up a cigarette and began smoking inside the premise. The unruly customer was directed out of the establishment and eventually did leave the restaurant. 

Upon completing some checks police determined the suspect was currently bound by conditions of a probation order to keep the peace as well as to abstain from consuming alcohol in a public place. Officers later arrested and released the suspect without incident.

Brian GIBSON, 52 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with three counts of Failing to Comply with Probation Order as well as a charge under the Smoke Free Ontario Act. The accused has been released from custody with a court date scheduled for May 10, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person is facing a number of drug related charges after a person was located trespassing in Municipality of North Perth.

On April 04th 2021, just after 7:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious person located sleeping in a vehicle on private property on Perth Road 164, north of Gowanstown. When police arrived on scene a short time later, the suspect was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and clonazepam tablets. The suspect had also removed the security camera from the exterior of the property.

As a result, Natalie DAVIS, 56, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession of a Schedule IV Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

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.

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.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A two-vehicle crash that occurred on Good Friday north of Bayfield has resulted in the death of a senior from Goderich. 

On Friday, April 2, 2021 at 1:59 p.m., Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and area firefighters responded to the crash scene located at the intersection of Orchard Line and Cut Line Road (Huron County Road #18).

The driver and lone occupant of a sedan was transported from the scene to a local hospital by land ambulance and then was transported to a regional hospital by air ambulance. The driver of the sedan later died in hospital as a result of his injuries sustained in the crash.    

The deceased has been identified as 91-year-old Rodwyn SYKES from Goderich.

The preliminary investigation has determined the deceased was travelling northbound on Orchard Line and had come to a stop at the intersection. The deceased’s sedan then entered into the intersection where it was struck by a minivan that was travelling eastbound on Cut Line Road.  

The driver of the minivan was transported to a local hospital and was subsequently 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.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On April 3, 2021 at approximately 8:00 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 109 in Wellington North Township. The officer observed a white passenger vehicle travelling eastbound at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 135 km/h.

As a result, Luis FLORES GONZALEZ, 27-years-old of Mississauga, has been charged with Stunt Driving-Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on July 7, 2021. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.