Category: Area OPP

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Not that there is a good spot to speed but speeding in front of a police station certainly isn’t a wise move as one young driver from the Meaford area recently found out.

On December 6, 2020 at approximately 12:12 a.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling northbound on Albert Street when he spotted a minivan ahead speeding right in front of the Huron County OPP Detachment. A RADAR device was used to confirm the speed of the van and it was observed to be initially travelling at 85 km/h in the 50 km/h zone. The officer continued tracking the speed of the vehicle as it proceeded out of Clinton. The driver continued to accelerate and the vehicle’s speed reached a high of 174 km/h in the posted 90 km/h zone.

A traffic stop was initiated and the vehicle was stopped north of Clinton. The driver, a 17-year-old from Meaford has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform a Stunt. He will now have to attend court on January 5, 2021 at Provincial Offences Court in Goderich. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person is facing charges following an ongoing dispute between two people in the Municipality of North Perth.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted on December 08 2020, when it was reported that the one person involved in the dispute had threatened the other. The investigation revealed that the person had also obstructed, interrupted, or interfered with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property, which is a type of mischief.

As a result, William ANTHONY, 64, of North Perth, has been charged with:

• Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
• Mischief – Obstructs, interrupts, or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property

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

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On December 16, 2020, at approximately 9:50 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence on Highway 6 north of the City of Guelph.

Initial investigation revealed that a physical altercation took place between three individuals. During this altercation, one party was injured as a result of an edged weapon. The victim drove themselves to a local hospital where they were treated for serious non-life-threatening injuries.

Police arrested two suspects near the scene.

It was determined that the victim and the suspects were known to each other and there is no threat to public safety.

Rudolfo REDA, 62-years-old of Clifford has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Fail to Comply with Release Order contrary to the Criminal Code.

Beverly TOMLINSON, 59-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Assault contrary to the Criminal Code.

Both accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice-Guelph on January 22, 2021 to answer to the charges.

Any person with information regarding this or any other criminal activity 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 on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(WINGHAM, ON) – A resident of Wingham is facing a criminal charge of Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus following an incident that took place in Wingham.

On December 4, 2020 at approximately 12:20 a.m. two Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were parked at the fire hall in Wingham when they observed a male driving a mini dirt bike northbound on Josephine Street. While watching the driver, officers observed him lose control of the dirt bike to the point he laid the bike down and skidded on the pavement.   

The driver then got up and tried to get back on his dirt bike but by then officers had intercepted the driver. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer detected the odour of alcohol on the driver. A roadside test was administered and the driver registered a fail on the approved screening device.

He was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment in Clinton. He later provided two samples of breath to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be above the legal limit.

Michael WHITELOCK, 32 years of age from Wingham has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 18, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A traffic stop in the Municipality of North Perth resulted in a wanted person facing additional charges.

On December 06 2020, just before 8:00 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on general patrol stopped a vehicle on Elizabeth Street West, Listowel. Upon speaking to the occupants, it was found that there was an outstanding arrest warrant for one of the passengers. The passenger was arrested, and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and was failing to comply with a release order.

As a result, Amy Lynn VAN, 37, of North Perth, was charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
• Failure to Comply with Release Order

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

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On December 16, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m. a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the occupant of a motor vehicle just off Roszell Road in Puslinch Township. The person was sitting in the driver’s seat of the motor vehicle and appeared to be asleep when the officer approached.

Police woke up the driver and while speaking with them, 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.

An opened container of alcohol was also located inside the vehicle.

George EMERY, 56-years-old of Hespler has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code and Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle With an Open Container of Liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence Act. 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 12, 2021 to answer to the charges.

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.

(HOWICK, ON) – A Howick Township resident remains in custody following an investigation conducted by members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment.

On December 13, 2020 at approximately 7:30 p.m. Huron County OPP and Howick Fire Department responded to a farm property located on Orange Hill Road. Upon arrival first responders observed a camper trailer fully engulfed in flames. 

Upon making contact with the land owner he became combative and assaultive with police. 

The accused was ultimately taken into custody and upon searching the accused he was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. 

Murray THORNTON, 58 years of age from Howick has been charged with the following offences:

• Arson
• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Methamphetamine
• Resist Arrest
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 4 counts

He remains in custody on these charges with a court appearance scheduled for December 17, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Members from the Huron County OPP Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) and the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal also attended the scene to assist with the investigation.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On December 12, 2020, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on the Hanlon Parkway near Wellington Street in the City of Guelph. At approximately 11:30 p.m. the driver of a white sedan entered the R.I.D.E. check.

While speaking with the driver, officers detected an odour of cannabis coming from within the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that one of the passengers was in possession of an open container of liquor.

During a search, police discovered two additional passengers that were riding in the trunk of the car.

In total, there were 7 occupants in the vehicle.

Two 18-year-olds from Toronto and Oakville have been charged with Failing to Occupy a Position with a Seatbelt.

A 19-year-old passenger from Oakville has been charged with Having Liquor in Open Container.

A 19-year-old passenger from Oakville has been charged with Unlawful Purchase of Cannabis.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On December 6, 2020 at 2:57 a.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol stopped a vehicle along Queen Street in Kincardine. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Nicholas CONFORTIN, 31-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with Impaired Driving and Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on February 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.

(ARRAN TWP, ON) – On December 15, 2020 at 11:11 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a residence along Concession 2 in Arran Township. During the evening on December 15, 2020 or the early morning hours of December 16, 2020, a Burgundy Dodge Ram pick-up truck with licence # UNCDAV was taken. 

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Another driver passed out behind the wheel was found to be in possession of purple fentanyl in Listowel.

On December 07 2020, just before 9:00 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol located a vehicle parked on private property on Tremaine Avenue South, in the Municipality of North Perth.

When police approached the parked vehicle, the driver was found to be passed out behind the wheel. Drugs and drug paraphernalia were observed in plain view on the driver’s lap. The driver woke up, and was displaying signs of impairment by a drug.

The driver was placed under arrest for operation while impaired, and was transported to a local OPP detachment for a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) examination, which was refused. A DRE examination consists of a series of tests, and determines if a driver is impaired by drugs.

As a result, Emma Louise POYNTON, 28, of North Perth, Ontario, has been charged with:

• Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
• Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Heroin
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence 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 charges. 

This is the fourth similar incident since September, in which impaired drivers have been found passed out behind the wheel of their vehicles in North Perth. Three of these incidents involved drugs, and one was a result of alcohol impairment.

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. 

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On Tuesday December 15, 2020 at 10:09 p.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports from the pubic of two suspicious persons, observed waving down traffic on Egermont Dr. in the Municipality of Thames Centre.

Upon arrival at the scene officers located two parties who stated their vehicle ran out of fuel. Police soon learned that the vehicle had been reported stolen to the London Police Service (LPS).

As a result of an investigation police have charged Connor DANN – age 27- of London ON with:

•  Two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada, as per section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC).
• Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (Identity fraud) as per section 403(1)(d) CC
• Failure to comply with undertaking as per section 145(4)(a) CC

Police have also charged Dayna CAMPBELL-SUESS – 26- of Espanola, ON with:

•  Two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada, as per section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC).
• Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (Identity fraud) as per section 403(1)(d) CC

Both parties have been scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice on a future date to speak to the charges.   

If you have any information in relation to this investigation you are being encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Another impaired driver was stopped and charged in Perth County.

Just after 12:00 a.m. on December 04 2020, a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was on general patrol on Line 20, in the Municipality of West Perth, when a vehicle was stopped. During the course of the investigation, the 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 OPP operations centre for further testing, where two samples of breath were provided.

As a result, Theodoor KOERT, 34, of West Perth, has been charged with:

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

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 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

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.

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.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A South Huron resident remains in custody on threatening charges following an investigation conducted by the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit. 

On December 13, 2020 Huron County OPP received information from a member of the public indicating a threat was made against a Huron County OPP officer. The subsequent investigation revealed the accused also uttered a threat against a second Huron County OPP officer. 

John REGIER, 70 years of age from South Huron has been charged with two counts of Uttering Death Threats. He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 17, 2020.