Category: Area OPP

(HURON TWP, ON) – On February 20, 2021 at 2:50 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspected impaired driver on Boiler Beach Road in Huron Township. Officers located the vehicle and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Joseph LAFOND, 44-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams, Refuse Breath Sample and Drive with Open Liquor. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on April 28, 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On February 20, 2021, at approximately 12:45 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 89 near Wellington Road 16 east of Mount Forest.

It was reported that a black passenger vehicle collided with the side of a bridge and a snowbank.

While speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion that the driver was under the influence by alcohol. A Roadside Screening test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and underwent further testing.

Benjamin James GEORGE, 44-years-old of Mount Forest, has been charged with Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL 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 March 23, 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.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the recent theft of a brand new farm tractor valued at over $85,000.

Investigators have learned the tractor was stolen from a business located on Brussels Line in Walton sometime between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on February 19, 2021.

The thief was able to start up the tractor and departed travelling north toward Brussels. 

The stolen tractor is described as a blue New Holland, PowerStar 100 with a black loader bucket attachment. The estimated value of the stolen tractor is $85,500.

A photo of a tractor similar to the one stolen is attached below. 

If you have any information about this theft please 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) or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On February 19, 2021 at approximately 7:50 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a snowmobile crash on a trail near Hillsburgh, in the Town of Erin.

It was reported that a 32-year-old operator was rounding a curve on the trail when they lost control of their snowmobile and collided with a tree. 

OPP officers were assisted at the scene by Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service and the Town of Erin Fire and Emergency Services.

The patient sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

Wellington County OPP continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this collision.

Anyone with information that can contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On February 18, 2021 at 1:36 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a snowmobile crash on a trail, near Tobermory, in Northern Bruce Peninsula.

A 61 year old operator lost control of their snowmobile and collided with a tree.  

OPP officers were assisted at the scene by Bruce County Paramedics and the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Department.

The patient sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and was air lifted to a regional hospital.

Grey Bruce OPP continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this collision.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP can 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 WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On February 15, 2021, at approximately 7:40 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call for a domestic dispute in progress at a residence on Egremont Street in Mount Forest.

It was reported that the suspect and female victim were previously in a relationship. The victim called police after the suspect broke into her residence through a window causing property damage. The suspect was also bound by a court order with a condition not to have contact with the victim.

As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old Southgate Township resident has been charged with Break and Enter, Fail to Comply with Release Order, and Fail to Comply with Undertaking contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear at a later date at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph to answer to the charges.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – A suspicious residential fire investigation conducted by members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit with the assistance of the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM) and the OPP Forensic Identification Service has led to one person facing a number of charges.

On February 11, 2021, just before 9:30 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Perth Fire Department, and the Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a fire at an apartment building on St. David Street in Mitchell.

Two adults were transported to hospital, one with minor injuries, and a second person with serious injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Roger PYNE, 27 years of age of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with:

• Attempt to Commit Murder
• Arson – Disregard for Human Life
• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (three counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid a Stunt Driving charge against a Huron East resident after he was caught speeding on Highway 8 this past weekend.

At approximately 12:49 a.m. on February 15, 2021 a Huron OPP officer observed a sedan travelling at a high rate of speed westbound on Huron Road (Highway 8) near Holmesville. A radar device was used and the vehicle’s speed was measured in excess of 130 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. 

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, 18-year-old Blake POPPE was charged with Stunt Driving – Speeding by 50 km/h or more. His motor vehicle was seized and impounded for seven days and his driver’s licence has been suspended for seven days. 

He will now have to attend Provincial Offences Court in Goderich on April 6, 2021 to answer to the charge. 

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – On February 17, 2021, at 8:52 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Richmond Street, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, for a vehicle travelling in excess of 50km/h over the posted speed limit.

Upon further investigation, police determined that 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”.

Ian SLEGERS, a 30-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.
•  Race a motor vehicle – Excessive Speed, section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act

The accused is scheduled to appear in a London court room on March 25, 2021.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you 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. 

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A teenager from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is facing charges after he was arrested for Impaired Operation – 80 Plus this past weekend.   

On February 14, 2021 at approximately 6:25 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a call about a pickup truck that was stuck in the ditch on Goshen Line north of Zurich. 

Shortly thereafter a Huron County OPP officer arrived on scene to find the pickup truck stuck in the ditch in heavy snow. The investigating officer spoke with the driver and it was observed the driver had consumed some alcohol. Accordingly a roadside screening device was used and the driver registered a fail. This resulted in police arresting the accused and transporting him to the Clinton OPP Detachment for breath tests.        

The driver provided two samples of breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both tests registered above the legal limit. 

Evan KERR, 18 years of age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus and Novice Driver – Driver above Zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).  The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 15, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On February 18, 2021, members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were assisted by members of the Grey-Bruce and Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), with the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Victoria Street, in the Municipality of Meaford,

OPP seized Percocet, dried Cannabis and Cannabis edibles, along Canadian currency and drug paraphernalia at the residence.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Derwin MERCER, 52 years-of-age, from Meaford, with the following offences: 

•  Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purposing in trafficking – opioid, section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA)
• Possession for the purpose of distributing, section 9(2) Cannabis Act (CA)
• Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling, section 10(2) CA

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on March 25, 2021.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On February 17, 2021, at approximately 6:45 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Centre Wellington Fire & Rescue, and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 17 east of Alma.

Initial reports indicated that a pick-up truck on Wellington Road 17 collided with two other vehicles.

Two drivers were transported by ambulance to hospital with serious non-life threatening injuries. The third driver was not injured.

Wellington Road 17 was reopened shortly after 10:00 a.m.

Thomas JENKINS, 21-years-old of Mulmur Township has been charged with Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm, Operate Motor Vehicle No Insurance, and Improper Tires.

The Wellington County OPP is continuing the investigation and is asking anyone that may have witnessed this collision to please call 1-888-310-1122.

(HOWICK, ON) – A resident of Howick will have to answer to an Impaired Operation charge following his arrest on Valentine’s Day by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On February 14, 2021 at approximately 5:00 p.m. Huron County OPP officers received a complaint in Gorrie about a person that was plowing snow with an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) that may be intoxicated. Officers arrived at a Victoria Street residence a short time later and were able to locate the ATV operator. 

Upon speaking with the suspect the investigating officer noted the operator was displaying several signs of impairment. As such the driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests; both tests were found to be above the legal limit by the Intoxilizer Technician.

Christopher KELLY, 39 years of age from Howick has been charged with Impaired Operation and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. The accused has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for April 12, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On February 17, 2021 at 6:19 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to two tractor trailers that had slid off the roadway on Grey Road 112, north of Highway 26, in the Municipality of Meaford.

A tractor trailer had lost control and slid into the ditch and then a short time later, another tractor trailer slid off the roadway, trying to avoid colliding the other transport in the ditch.

There were no injuries, but traffic will be rerouted throughout the day as the trucks are towed from the ditch.

(GODERICH & CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A London resident is facing a number of charges, including Impaired Operation following a crash that took place in Goderich last week. 

On February 8, 2021 at approximately 1:13 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers started receiving multiple calls about a Jeep Wrangler that was being operated in an erratic manner in the Town of Goderich. 

One witness reported the suspect vehicle had rear-ended her vehicle at the intersection of Blake Street West and Eldon Street in Goderich. Another witness reported the driver collided with a pole located in a parking lot on Bayfield Road. 

Officers immediately began patrolling for the suspect vehicle and a short time later the suspect vehicle was stopped by police on Huron Road in Holmesville. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver was displaying several signs of impairment through alcohol. As a result the driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests.

The driver provided two samples of breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both tests registered above the legal limit. 

Trevor HOPKINS, 49 years of age from London has been charged with Impaired Operation, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus, Dangerous Operation, Failure to Stop after Accident and Failure to Comply with Release Order. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 15, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.