Category: Area OPP

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – On February 27, 2021 at 1:54 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Bruce Road 13, near Pashwood Drive, in the Saugeen First Nation.

Offices spoke with the driver, who was currently prohibited and suspended from driving, from previous incidents.                                                                                                               

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Alvin BESITO, 43 years-of-age, from Saugeen First Nation, with the following offences:

• Two counts of operation while prohibited, section 320.18(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada
• Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) Highway Traffic Act

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on March 31, 2021.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were busy during their part to keep our communities safe. 

(Thames Centre, ON) – On February 28, 2021 at 07:07a.m., Middlesex OPP observed a speeding motor vehicle, travelling in excess of the posted 100 km/h zone, on Highway 401 at Dorchester Road, Thames Center. 

Police have charged a 56-year-old driver of St.Thomas with:

• Stunt Driving – excessive speed as per section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act.

The driver’s vehicle was impounded at the roadside and the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for a period of 7 days.

The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges.

(Thames Centre, ON) – On February 28, 2021 at 07:16 p.m., Police performed a traffic stop on Hamilton Road, Thames Center.

Upon further investigation, police determined the driver of the motor vehicle had consumed alcohol. The officer demanded that the driver provide a road-side breath sample where upon the driver registered a “FAIL”.

Andrew RIVERA, a 25-year-old from London has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
•  Drive motor vehicle – no licence, section 32(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The accused is scheduled to appear in a London court room on April 1, 2021.

(Thames Centre, ON) – On March 1, 2021 at 12:13 a.m., Police were dispatched to the report of a transport truck in the ditch on Highway 401 off ramp at Dorchester Road, Thames Centre.

A 42-year-old from Caledon has been charged with:

• Disobey sign, section 182(2) of the Highway Traffic Act
• Backing on roadway – divided highway, section 157(1) of the Highway Traffic Act

 The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges.

(Middlesex Centre, ON) – On February 27, 2021, as a result of a traffic stop for speeding on Carriage Road, Middlesex Centre, Middlesex OPP charged a 14-year-old driver from London with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
• Person under 19 years – possess cannabis, section 10(1) of the Cannabis Control Act
• Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available, section 12(1) of the Cannabis Control Act.
• Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit, section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act.
• Drive motor vehicle – no licence, section 32(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The youth has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice on April 19, 2021 to speak to the charges.

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

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.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On February 25, 2021 at 8:11 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver in the town of Kincardine. Officers located the vehicle and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Curtis HARRIS, 61-years-old, of Forest, Virginia was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on March 24, 2021 to answer to the charge.

This charge includes an immediate 90-day license suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment.

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) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a Roadside Screening Device that went missing during Motorized Snow Vehicle (MSV) patrols on February 20, 2021.

OPP operators were conducting patrols of Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trails in Kinloss Township meeting other snowmobile operators and providing education on snowmobile safety throughout the day. Members of the public were extremely appreciative of police being on the trails, however on completing patrols, a Draeger Alcotest 6810 Roadside Screening Device was missing.

The OPP is conducting a radius search of the area. 

Anyone who has observed or located a Roadside Screening Device is requested to contact the South Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

(WEST PERTH, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) spot check removed another impaired driver from the roads in West Perth.

On February 12 2021, just before 12:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. checks on Perth Line 20, and Perth Road 163, when a vehicle entered the program. During the course of the stop, the investigating officer formed the opinion that the driver had consumed alcohol.

A Roadside Approved Screening Device test was conducted, which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local police station for further testing, where two samples of breath were provided.

As a result, Junior CHANSAMONE, 35, of South Huron, has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

A 90-day driving suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. 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.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On February 24, 2020 at 9:43 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a motor vehicle that had failed to stop at a red light on Main Street East, in the Town of Dundalk, in the Township of Southgate.

OPP officers spoke with the driver, who failed a roadside screening device. The driver was arrested and transported to the Dufferin OPP detachment. A breath test recorded readings over the legal limit of 80 milligrams (mgs) of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. 

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Henry RAE, 34 years-of-age, from Melancthon Township, with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) and operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs or more, section 320.14(1)(b) CCC.

The driver was also charged with two Highway Traffic Act offences.

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

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

(NORTH PERTH, ON) -Two people have been charged after a series of multi-jurisdictional break and enters throughout Southwestern Ontario. Since October 2020, seven businesses in Seaforth, Parkhill, Forest, Lucknow, Hanover, Walkerton and Listowel have been victim of similar break, enters and thefts.

On February 19, 2021, just before 1:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was investigating a report of a suspect rummaging through unlocked vehicles in the Municipality of North Perth, when a vehicle was observed failing to stop at a stop sign. A traffic stop was conducted on Main Street West, Listowel, and during the investigation, the officer noticed the vehicle matched the description of a suspect vehicle in the break and enters.

While officers were speaking with the occupants, it was reported that a break and enter at a business on Wallace Avenue North, in Listowel had just occurred. The suspects had broken a window to gain access. The driver and passenger, matching surveillance footage, were arrested for the break and enter. The subsequent investigation confirmed that they were also responsible for the seven previous similar occurrences.

As a result, Alexander CLARK, 33, of Huron East, has been charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – With Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
• Break, Enter a place – Commit Indictable Offence (seven counts)
• Mischief Under $5000 (eight counts)
• Theft Under $5000 (seven counts)
• Possess Break in Instruments

Also, Nathan NIGH, 30, of Huron East, has been charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – With Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
• Break, Enter a place – Commit Indictable Offence (six counts)
• Mischief Under $5000 (seven counts)
• Theft Under $5000 (six counts)
• Possess Break in Instruments

The accused parties were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have laid charges against four Huron County residents following an investigation that started out as a possible stolen vehicle investigation. 

On February 17, 2021 Huron OPP officers received a report of a suspect that had taken out a pickup truck on a test drive from a dealership located within the county and had failed to return with the vehicle. Police began investigating and were fortunate enough to receive a tip on the location of the stolen vehicle. Officers later attended a property located on Gore Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh where they located the stolen Ford F-150 pickup truck along with some other stolen property. Some of the other recovered stolen items included an Arctic Cat snowmobile, a Misk dump trailer and several licence plates.

A total of four individuals were arrested and taken into custody without incident. Criminal charges have been laid against the following:

• Alex MOSHER, 27 years of age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000 (two counts), Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, Mischief Under $5,000, Possession of Break-in Instruments, Theft Over $5,000 of a Motor Vehicle and Theft Under $5,000.

• Adam MOSHER, 29 years of age from Huron East has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000 (three counts), Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (two counts), Mischief Under $5,000, Fail to Comply with Probation Order and Fail to Comply with Release Order.

• Kayla FIELD, 28 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000 (two counts), Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon (Conducted Energy Weapon) and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

• Justin FIELD, 30 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000 (two counts) and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

Alex MOSHER and Adam MOSHER remain in custody whereas Kayla FIELD and Justin FIELD have been released with upcoming court dates.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – A 45-year-old driver has been charged with impaired operation in the Township of Perth East.

On February 11 2021, just before 8:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Line 37, in the Township of Perth East. During the course of the investigation, the investigating officer formed the opinion that the driver had consumed alcohol. A Roadside Approved Screening Device test was conducted, which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local police station for further testing, where two samples of breath were provided.

As a result, Steve GEORGE, 45, of East Zorra-Tavistock Township, has been charged with:

• Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
• Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

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. 

(GODERICH, ON) – A resident of Goderich has been arrested and charged with an 80 Plus offence following an incident that took place last week in Goderich.

On February 19, 2021 at approximately 5:15 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint about a possible impaired driver that nearly caused a collision in a parking lot on Elgin Avenue.

Officers responded to the area and shortly thereafter the suspect vehicle was found parked on Oxford Street. Upon locating the driver officers noted the driver had consumed some alcohol. 

A roadside screening device was utilized and the driver registered a fail. The driver was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment in Clinton and later provided two samples of breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician. Both samples were collected and when analyzed they were found to be over the legal limit.

Gail KEMP, 55 years of age from Goderich has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 8, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On February 21, 2021, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting radar and speed enforcement on Hanlon Parkway near Laird Road in the City of Guelph. The officer observed a blue passenger vehicle travelling northbound at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The motor vehicle was locked on radar at a speed of 150 km/h.

Graham Jack DURANT, 82-years-old of Chesterville, has been charged with Stunt Driving-Excessive Speed, Speeding, and Drive with Seatbelt Modified contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Provincial Offences Court-Guelph on June 2, 2021. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(WINGHAM, ON) – A Wingham resident is facing Mischief & Fail to Comply with Probation Order charges following a recent incident that took place in Wingham.

On February 9, 2021 at approximately 3:28 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to Angus Street in Wingham in relation to an individual that was observed damaging two parked motor vehicles. In one instance the accused smashed out a taillight and a window on a sport utility vehicle. In the other, the accused smashed the window out of a compact car.  

The suspect was identified and later that evening was taken into custody without incident. 

Ashley HOLDEN, 33 years of age from Wingham has been charged with two counts of Mischief Under $5,000 and two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 22, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against a Goderich resident in connection to some break-ins at a lifeguard hut located at the Rotary Cove beach.

On February 19, 2021 Huron County OPP responded to the first incident at the life guard hut and located a suspect inside the structure. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody without incident. Investigators also noted there was damage to the building and evidence the accused had been stealing electricity to power a heater. 

Upon release the accused was caught back on the property two days later. Officers once again arrested the accused and charged him with several offences.

Aaron WEDGE, 30 years of age is facing the following charges:

• Break, Enter a Place – Two Counts
• Mischief Under $5,000
• Theft Under $5,000
• Theft of Electricity
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order – Seven Counts
• Fail to Comply with Release Order

He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 23, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(PAISLEY, ON) – On February 16, 2021 at 8:55 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle striking a snowbank along Bristow Street in the village of Paisley. Officers located the vehicle and found the driver was showing signs of impairment. 

Christopher BUSHELL, 34-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with Impaired Driving and Drive while under Suspension. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on March 17, 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.