Category: Area OPP

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On December 21, 2020 at 3:05 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a church parking lot on Southampton Parkway, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, ON.

Police received multiple complaints regarding a driver that had just driven onto the concrete walkway and was behaving irrationally. Officers attended the church parking lot and attempted to speak with this driver. The driver refused to stop for police and collided with several parked vehicles, including multiple police cruisers, before fleeing the scene.

The driver then made it onto the roadway, despite running over several tire deflation devices. This caused an imminent need to apprehend this suspect for public safety, so officers were eventually able to pin the vehicle and arrest the driver without further incident.

In total, the suspect damaged four police cruisers and two civilian vehicles.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Darcy SOLOMON, 24 years-of-age, from South Bruce Peninsula, ON, with the following offences:

• Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol and drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, section 320.13(1) CCC
• Flight from peace officer, section 320.17 CCC
• Mischief over $5,000., section 430(3) CCC
• Six counts of Mischief under $5,000., section 430(4) CCC

The accused was held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on December 22, 2020.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with this investigation, 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 $2,000.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On December 18, 2020, at approximately 8:15 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft in progress at a business on Side Road 14 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.  

Upon arrival, police arrested two suspects at the scene.  Police recovered a quantity of metal cable which had been stolen from the business.

During the investigation, police seized drug paraphernalia and substances believed to be Fentanyl and Oxycodone.

Bryan John RUNSTADTLER, 52-years-old of Guelph-Eramosa Township has been charged with;

• Theft Under $5000, contrary to the Criminal Code.
• Fail to Comply with Release Order, contrary to the Criminal Code.
• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance-Opioid (2 counts) contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

 RUNSTADTLER was held for a Bail Hearing and is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice-Guelph.

Keith Edward CORBIT, 49-years-old of Guelph has been charged with;

•  Theft Under $5000, contrary to the Criminal Code
• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance-Opioid contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

CORBIT is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice-Guelph on January 19, 2021 to answer to the charges.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On December 18, 2020, at approximately 11:00 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Watson Road South at Arkell Road in Puslinch Township.

Police spoke with the driver of a black pick-up truck that had entered the R.I.D.E. check  and detected an odour of alcohol on their breath. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

Amanda MYER, 41-years-old of Guelph been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on January 15, 2021 to answer to the charge.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from the public to help identify two involved drivers and potential witnesses in connection with a crash involving a motorcycle this fall near Exeter.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 55-year-old from Crediton and his passenger a 52-year-old from Crediton were injured in the crash. The driver’s injuries are considered to be life-altering. 

Crash Scene – Airport Line & Kirkton Road

The crash took place on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at approximately 2:50 p.m. on Airport Line just north of Kirkton Road. 

The involved motorcycle was southbound on Airport Line when the driver came across three other vehicles that were also southbound on Airport Line. The lead vehicle in the group was a white pickup truck that was pulling two red gravity bins. 

Following the farm vehicle were two compact vehicles that were possibly white in colour. The driver of the motorcycle initiated a pass of the vehicles and while in the process of passing one of the compact vehicles one of them  also went out to make a pass. This action forced the driver of the motorcycle to take evasive action whereupon the motorcycle left the roadway, entered the ditch and ultimately came to rest in a cornfield. 

Investigators are still trying to identify the drivers of the two compact vehicles and any other witnesses that may have seen the crash or were in the area at the time of the crash. Investigators have since learned an older couple, possibly in their 70’s was in one of the compact vehicles as they remained on scene for a short period of time however they departed prior to speaking with police.  

If you have any information about this crash and have not yet spoken with police please contact Huron County 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. 

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On December 16, 2020 at 12:20 a.m. an officer from the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a car on Grey Road 17, near Concession 1, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.  

The investigation revealed that the driver was suspended and there was no insurance on this vehicle. The driver was arrested and the driver and vehicle were searched. Officers located a black collapsible baton inside the vehicle. This item was seized as evidence.

As a result of the investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Kristopher RICHARDSON, 34 years-of-age, from Georgian Bluffs, ON, with the following offences:

•  Possession of a prohibited device, section 92(2) Criminal Code of Canada
• Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) Highway Traffic Act
• Operate motor vehicle without insurance, section 2(1)(a) Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and must appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 18, 2021.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) -Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to attend a building under construction located on Adi-Dassler Way in Paris the County of Brant on December 20, 2020 in response to a break and enter.

OPP officers conducted their investigation and found that unknown person(s) gained entry to the building on Adi-Dassler Way sometime between December 19, 2020 at 5pm and December 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

The thieves stole approximately $10,000 worth of tools.

County of Brant OPP are asking for assistance from the public in locating and identifying the suspects and suspect vehicle in this incident.

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant 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.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On December 13, 2020 at 4:51 p.m. officers from the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious person occurrence on Victoria Street East, in the Town of Dundalk, in the Township of Southgate.  

Officers patrolled the area and located a person inside a motor vehicle. Further investigation revealed that this car was reported as stolen from another municipality in Ontario. The occupant was arrested at the scene.

As a result of the investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Kevin BARBOSA, 39 years-of-age, from Southgate, ON, with the following offences:

• Possession of property obtained by crime – over $5,000., section 354(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
• Failing to comply with Undertaking, section 145(4)(a) CCC
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a) CCC

The accused was held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on December 14, 2020.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) On December 11, 2020 at 1:18 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a pick-up truck on Grey Road 10, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs, ON.

The investigation revealed that the driver of this vehicle was not complying with release conditions. Officers arrested this driver at the scene.  

Grey Bruce OPP have charged David HILLYER, 39 years-of-age, from Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON with failing to comply with releases order, section 145(5)(a) Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is required to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 14, 2021.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On December 15, 2020 at 7:46 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on 24^th Street West, near the intersection of Carney Street, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs, ON. A pick-up truck was currently stuck in the ditch, after leaving the roadway.

OPP officers attended the scene and spoke with the driver, who displayed obvious signs of impairment. The driver was arrested for impaired driving and was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Chatsworth. A breath test, conducted by a qualified Intoxilyzer operator at the detachment, recorded readings over three times the legal limit of 80 mgs of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. 

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Bradley SUTTER, 65 years-of-age, from Wiarton, ON, 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 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 was released on an Appearance Notice and is required to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 21, 2021.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) On December 13, 2020 at 12:20 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on Highway 10, near the 20^th Sideroad, in the Township of Chatsworth, that was travelling over 130 kilometres per hour (km/h) in this posted 80 km/h speed limit.  

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Mona ALI, 43 years-old, from King City, ON with Stunt Driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The accused was issued a Provincial Summons to attend court, in addition to a seven-day driver’s licence suspension. The charged party’s vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – On December 18, 2020 at 10:30 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called for a suspicious person driving a (white) Pick-up truck on Saugeen First Nation.

OPP officers were assisted by Cancom Security in locating the driver and truckat Indian Agency Road.

The driver was observed by officers with signs of impairment from drug. They were arrested and transported to Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Wiarton for testing by a Drug Recognition Expert.  

During a search of the arrested person and the involved vehicle, OPP officers located drugs and drug paraphernalia.  

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Michael MACDONALD, 34 year old from Port Elgin, with the following offences:  

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)
• Failure to comply with undertaking, section 145(4)(a) CC
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin), section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine, section 5(2) CDSA
• Possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking, section 5(2) CDSA

The accused was remanded into custody following a bail hearing in Ontario Court of Justice on December 19, 2020.

The Grey Bruce OPP is commitment to public safety. We continue to work with our community partners and have an ongoing dialogue with Cancom Security and the community leaders, to best protect the people of Saugeen First Nation.  

Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police, Acting Inspector Paul Schambers

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with this investigation, 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 $2,000.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Two residences were victim to break and enters last month, and both were on the same road in the Township of Perth East. Police are now asking the public to assist in identifying a person of interest.

On November 30 2020, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received two reports of break and enters that had occurred at residences on Road 145 in the Township of Perth East. Unknown suspect(s) entered garages overnight, and rummaged through a vehicles. Money, bank cards, GPS, sunglasses, and motorcycle helmets were stolen.

One of the bank cards was later used at a business in Mitchell, and a person of interest was captured on security surveillance. The Perth County OPP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person seen in the images. If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

The Perth County OPP would like to remind the public to keep vehicles locked at all times, and never leave keys in, or near, a vehicle. Unlocked vehicles become easy targets, and can be used to commit other crimes, including break and enters, or driving offences, such as impaired driving (by drugs or alcohol). Stolen vehicles also pose a risk to the public when drivers flee from police, driving in a dangerous manner in order to evade arrest. Stolen credit cards can be used to make purchases before the owner ever notices that they are missing.

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 http://hc-cs.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – An Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh resident is facing Domestic Assault & Careless Storage of Firearms charges following an investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On December 9, 2020 Huron OPP members entered into an investigation involving domestic abuse. The subsequent investigation revealed the accused had committed three separate physical assaults against the victim. 

Additionally, the accused is facing a charge of Careless Storage of a Firearm for failing to properly secure firearms that were being stored inside the family home. 

The accused, a 61-year-old from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged with three counts of Spousal Assault and Careless Storage of Firearms. The accused has since been released from custody with a court date in 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Members of Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Investigative Services Branch have completed a month-long drug investigation in Kitchener.

On December 17, 2020, at approximately 2 p.m., members of the WRPS Emergency Response Team completed a Controlled Drug and Substances Act search warrant at a residence on Winding Meadow Court in Kitchener.

As a result of the completed warrant, police seized the following:

• Approximately one kilogram of suspected cocaine
• Approximately $30,000 in currency
• Two non-restricted long guns
• A prohibited magazine
• Ammunition
• Drug processing supplies
• A motor vehicle (used to commit drug-trafficking offences)

A 19-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and has been charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of firearms and possession of proceeds of crime.

The male was scheduled for a bail hearing today.

The investigation is ongoing, and further arrests are anticipated.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A domestic assault investigation conducted by members of the Huron County Ontario Police (OPP) Detachment has resulted in criminal charges against a Huron East resident.

On December 14, 2020 Huron OPP officers received a call from a victim that reported incidents of domestic assault. The subsequent investigation revealed the accused committed an assault causing bodily harm on the victim in 2019. Additionally, two other incidents that took place in 2020 were reported to police. In one incident the accused assaulted the victim with a weapon and in another incident the accused committed a sexual assault against the victim.

The accused, a 26-year-old from Bluwater has been charged with: Assault Cause Bodily Harm, Assault with a Weapon and Sexual Assault. The accused has since been released from custody with a future court date. 

Victims of sexual assault/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.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.