Category: Area OPP

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A traffic stop early this morning (28Jan) has resulted in an arrest and subsequent charges for a South Huron resident.

At approximately 3:12 a.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling the Town of Exeter when the officer stopped a vehicle on Andrew Street. 

Upon checking on the driver the investigating officer determined the driver was failing to comply with a court ordered 11:00 p.m. curfew. As a result the driver was placed under arrest and taken into custody.

Jamie MANTIE, 28 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Failure to Comply with a Release Order – Other than to attend Court and Fail to Comply With Continued Section 7.0.2 order. A bail court appearance was scheduled for January 28, 2021.

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – On January 28, 2021, members of the Dufferin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit and Wellington County OPP Major Crime Unit with the assistance of the Child Exploitation Unit and OPP Digital Forensics Unit executed a search warrant at a Belwood residence stemming from two  unrelated investigations in December of 2020.

As a result of this investigation, police have arrested and charged Frank KELLY,

38-years-old of Belwood with Possession of Child Pornography, Luring a Person Under 16 Years of Age By Means of Telecommunication and Distributing Child Pornography.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Dufferin County OPP or 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 online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On January 24, 2021 at 11:45 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to numerous reports of a plane that had crashed onto the ice on Lake Eugenia, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

The 56 year old pilot was returning to Kitchener, after flying near Collingwood. The 2016 Vans 7A airplane began have engine problems and the pilot decided that they needed to make an emergency landing. The pilot chose to land on Lake Eugenia. The plane crashed landed onto the frozen surface, coming to rest in heavy snow in the middle of the lake. The pilot was not injured and walked across the ice to shore. There were no other occupants on board the plane.   

Grey Bruce OPP were assisted at scene by the Grey Highlands Fire Department and the Grey Bruce Paramedic Services.

The Transport Safety Board of Canada was notified and the pilot made arrangements to have the plane safely removed from the lake. 

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On January 26, 2021 at 12:18 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault that had just occurred at a commercial business on Highway 21, on the Sunset Strip, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.  

A suspect had stolen items from a store and then an altercation ensued, after they were confronted by a store employee in the parking lot as the suspect tried to leave the scene. OPP officers patrolled the area and located the suspect nearby and they were arrested without incident. A store employee received minor injuries.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Michael MOROZ, 42 years-of-age, from Owen Sound, with assault, section 266 Criminal Code of Canada CCC and theft under $5,000., section 334(b) CCC.  

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

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On January 20, 2021 at 3:40 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver on Allenford Road, near Golden Pond Drive, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

OPP officers located this vehicle and spoke with the driver, who failed a roadside screening device. The driver was arrested and transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Wiarton. 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 Kristen CHARETTE, 31 years-of-age, from South Bruce Peninsula, 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 must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on March 4, 2021.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On January 23, 2021, at approximately 2:00 p.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault in progress on Ninth Line in the Town of Erin.

It was reported that the victim had just arrived at their home when they observed an unknown male suspect exiting an unlocked basement door. The victim was assaulted after confronting the suspect. The victim received minor injuries.

The suspect was last observed getting into a dark-coloured sedan which last seen travelling southbound on Ninth Line towards Tenth Side Road in Erin.

The suspect is described as male, early 20’s with a dark complexion, 6 feet tall with a thin build. He was wearing a blue “puffer” jacket and black track pants.

OPP are asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect involved in this incident. Police are interested in speaking with anyone who may have been in the area with dashcam footage.

Any person with information regarding this person or vehicle should 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 online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Two people have been charged for breaking and entering following an incident in Municipality of North Perth.

On January 17 2021, just before 4:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter in progress at business on Bright Street East, Listowel. Three suspects had broken into a fenced in storage yard at the business.

Police arrived on scene moments later, and one male suspect fled the scene on a bicycle. Another suspect was arrested after a brief foot chase, and one was located hiding in the storage yard.

As a result, Jeremy RUSHTON, 36, of No Fixed Address, has been charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – With Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
• Mischief Over $5000

And, Terry RUSHTON, 64, of No Fixed Address, has been charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – With Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
• Possession Break in Instruments
• Mischief Over $5000

The accused parties were 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 56-year-old from Clinton is facing three charges stemming from an incident that took place in Clinton this past weekend. 

Shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a Princess Street West residence in Clinton to help remove a guest from the home. The accused refused to comply with the officer’s requests for her to leave the property thus it prompted the officers to effect an arrest. 

The accused proceeded to resist arrest and in the process she assaulted one of the arresting officers. 

Ann HALLEY, 56 years of age from West Grey Township has been charged with Resist Peace Officer, Assault a Peace Officer and Fail to Leave Premises When Directed. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 12, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On January 22, 2021, members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were assisted by members of the Grey Bruce OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Highway 6, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

OPP seized cocaine, heroin, psilocybin, hydrocodone, methamphetamine, other pills and a quantity of Canadian currency at the residence.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Nancy MCNABB, 67 years-of-age and Lucas MCNABB, 27 years-of-age, both from Georgian Bluffs, with the following offences: 

•  Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purposing in trafficking – cocaine, section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA)
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purposing in trafficking – heroin, section 5(2) CDSA
• Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purposing in trafficking – psilocybin, section 5(2) CDSA
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purposing in trafficking – opioid, section 5(2) CDSA
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – methamphetamine, section 4(1) CDSA

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

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after an assault occurred on Highway 7, in the Township of Perth South last weekend.

On January 16 2021, just after 6:30 p.m., the Perth County OPP and Perth County Paramedic Service received a report of an assault that had just occurred after a road rage type incident. The investigation revealed that two vehicles were travelling northbound towards Stratford, when the suspect vehicle passed the victim dangerously, and then both vehicles came to a stop. During the incident, both drivers exited their vehicles, and the victim was assaulted. The victim received minor injuries as a result of the incident.

A female passenger with blond hair was observed in the vehicle. The victim was driving a silver Honda Civic and the suspect was driving an older model silver Nissan Altima or Sentra. The victim and the suspect were not known to each other.

The suspect is described as:

• Male, Caucasian
• Approximately 40-55 years old
• 5’8″ to 5’11”
• Short brown hair, with “5 o’clock shadow” facial hair
• Wearing dark leather jacket
• Driving older model silver Nissan Altima or Sentra

Anyone who may have relevant dash cam footage of the incident is asked to contact the Perth County OPP. 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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A Bluewater resident is facing several charges, including Impaired Operation charges after he was stopped north of Zurich last week.

On January 22, 2021 at approximately 11:41 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling northeast of Zurich when he observed a pickup truck driver fail to stop for a stop sign located at Blind Line and Kippen Road. The investigating officer followed after the suspect vehicle and was able to catch up with it when it came to a stop at a residence located on Kippen Road.

While speaking with the driver the investigating officer observed open alcohol inside the vehicle and noted the driver was displaying several signs of impairment. As a result the driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP detachment for breath tests. 

The driver supplied two samples of his breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be above the legal limit. 

Robert CARTMALE, 72 years of age from Bluewater has been charged with Impaired Operation, Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80, Disobey Stop Sign and Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Alcohol.

His motor vehicle was towed and impounded and his driver’s licence was suspended for an automatic 90 days.  

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A Wingham resident is facing impaired driving charges following an investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) this past weekend in Wingham.

On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at approximately 12:14 p.m. Huron County OPP was notified of a crash involving the driver of a pickup truck that reversed into an unoccupied vehicle that was parked on Shuter Street. The suspect driver initially left the scene however he returned to the scene shortly thereafter where he was spoken to by police. 

Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer made a demand for the suspect driver to provide a sample of his breath into the roadside screening device. The driver complied and registered a fail. The driver was also observed to be displaying some signs of impairment thus he was arrested for impaired operation.

The accused was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were supplied to the Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be above the legal limit. 

William DARLING, 64 years of age from Wingham has been charged with Operation While Impaired & Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 15, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

The accused’s driver’s licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A Morris-Turnberry resident is facing a charge of Blood Alcohol Concentration – 80 Plus following a traffic stop conducted by members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment last week.

On Thursday, January 21, 2021 at approximately 3:15 p.m. Huron OPP members received a complaint about a possible impaired driver operating a pickup truck. Officers immediately began patrolling for the suspect vehicle and less than 20 minutes later officers located and stopped the vehicle in Brussels.

A roadside screening device was used and the driver registered a fail. As a result he was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. The driver supplied two samples of his breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be over the legal limit. 

Kevin GREEN, 54 years of age from Morris-Turnberry has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration – 80 Plus. He has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for March 15, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

His motor vehicle was towed and impounded and his licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On Saturday January 23, 2021 at 10:52 p.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police responded to reports of a motor vehicle collision in the area of the 2300 block of Denfield Rd., located in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre. Police learned that a pickup truck had left the roadway striking two hydro poles, before later striking a vacant building.

The suspect fled the scene on foot and was later tracked down and arrested by members of the Middlesex OPP with the assistance of OPP K9.

As a result of an investigation police have charged Skylr CUMMINGS -age 24- of Goderich, ON with:

•  Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs as per section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) as per section 320.14(1)(b) CC
• Failure to stop after accident as per section 320.16(1)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 1 to speak to the charges.

Crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs are a leading criminal cause of death in Canada. Every day, on average, up to 4 Canadians are killed and many more are injured in alcohol and/or drug-related motor vehicle crashes on public roads.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or 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.