Category: Area OPP

(GREY BRUCE, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to 8 marine related calls between July 28, 2023, to July 30, 2023.

On July 29, 2023, at 1:14 p.m. the Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit responded to a report of a disabled vessel on Lake Huron. With the assistance of the Coast Guard the vessel made it to shore safely.

On July 29, 2023, at 2:27 p.m. the Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit responded to a call of a sea doo taking on water. All occupants were wearing life jackets and were brought to shore safely.

On July 29, 2023, at 3:44 p.m. the Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit responded to a capsized sailboat. All occupants were wearing lifejackets. With the assistance of the Coast Guard all occupants were brought to shore safely.

On July 30, 2023, at 1:33 p.m. the Grey Bruce Marine Unit was notified of 2 missing children at Sauble Beach. The Marine Unit patrolled the water, and the children were located safely on shore.

On July 30, 2023, 5:27 p.m. the Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit was notified of 7 paddleboarders out on the lake from Tobermory without life jackets. All paddleboarders made it to shore safely. The OPP is reminding anyone who is navigating a paddleboard must have a lifejacket and sounding device.

There were no injuries reported in the above occurrences.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit and the Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) are investigating a robbery that took place in Exeter on July 30th, 2023, at a business on Main Street North in South Huron (Exeter). 

On Sunday, July 30th, 2023, at 10:07 p.m., Huron County OPP was contacted by a store owner who called to report an armed robbery that had taken place at 9:10 p.m. One male suspect entered the store and demanded cash. During the robbery, the male suspect brandished a handgun. The suspect left the store with an undisclosed amount of money. It is believed that the suspect entered a vehicle parked just west of the store entrance.

Prior to this robbery, at approximately 9:00 p.m., police believe the same suspect was observed in South Huron (Huron Park) attempting to enter a variety store with a handgun but was unsuccessful as the business had just closed for the evening. While OPP officers were responding to Huron Park, the robbery in Exeter occurred.

The suspect pictured in the images below is described as follows:

Male, Caucasian, approximately 5′ 8″ tall, wearing black patterned shorts, a brown jacket, a black baseball cap, black face mask, and brown work boots.

Involved vehicle: Unknown at this time.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance should they have any knowledge of this incident, suspect, or involved vehicle. If you observe this individual, please do not approach them, call police.

If you have any dash-cam video footage, photos, or video of the suspect and/or suspect vehicle, please contact OPP immediately.

If you have any information about this incident, 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 secure web tip online 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) Major Crimes Unit is investigating a triple stabbing that occurred just after midnight on Sunday, July 30th.

On July 30th, 2023, at 12:45 a.m. Huron OPP officers received a report that several youths had been attacked by someone with a knife at a residence in Central Huron (Clinton). Police discovered that three victims under the age of 18 had been injured and taken to the Goderich hospital. One of the victims was subsequently transported by Air Orange to London’s Victoria Hospital where they remain. Injuries have been deemed non-life-threatening at this time. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. The involved weapon believed to have been used in the incident has been recovered.

This is an ongoing investigation, and more information will be released later.

The Huron OPP is seeking any information that may assist investigators in this incident. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact police.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are being asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Four youths have been charged in relation to multiple Break and Enters and Mischief’s in North Perth.

On July 27, 2023, at approximately 6:33 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Perth County Crime unit executed a warrant at a Davidson Avenue North, Listowel address.

As a result, officers arrested and charged four youths and multiple items were seized.

A 14-year-old, 15-year-old and a 16-year-old, all residents of Listowel have been charged with:

–      Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence (four counts)

–      Mischief Over $5,000 (eight counts)

Another 15-year-old, resident of Listowel was charged with:  

–      Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence (four counts)

The accused were all 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.

The youth’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

Video surveillance assisted police in identifying those involved in this ongoing investigation.

(MILDMAY, ON) – On July 19, 2023, at 2:34 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped to check a motorcycle operator at an address along Elora Street in the town of Mildmay.

The operator was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician for breath tests.

Paul HELWIG, 64-years-old, from the Municipality of West Grey was charged with:

• Impaired Driving
• Operate over 80 milligrams
• Operate while Prohibited

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on August 23, 2023, to answer to the charges.

An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to consolidate and streamline our notable traffic offences and publish a single weekly release.

On July 13, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m., an officer observed a motor vehicle traveling approximately 135 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone on Wellington Road 109. As a result of the investigation, a 20 year old of Wallenstein has been charged with stunt driving and speeding – 50+. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court on November 1, 2023. 

On July 13, 2023, at approximately 11:30 p.m. an officer observed a motor vehicle being operated in an erratic manner on Wellington Road 109. The officer conducted a traffic stop and as a result of the investigation, Nicholas BEYER, 34 years old of Minto has been charged with Impaired Operation and with Operation while Impaired -B.A.C. (80 Plus). The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on August 1, 2023.

On July 15, 2023, at approximately 2:00 p.m., an officer stopped a motor vehicle on Bridge Street East, Fergus. As a result of the investigation, a 25 year old of Owen Sound has been charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance and is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court on November 1, 2023. 

On July 15, 2023, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a 63 year old of Mount Forest was issued a three day license suspension by Wellington County OPP at a RIDE checkpoint on Sligo Road East, Wellington North Township. The driver was also issued a provincial offence notice for having liquor readily available. 

On July 15, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., an officer stopped what appeared to be an e-bike pulling two trailers on Maiden Lane, Fergus. However, further inspection determined that the pedals had been rendered inoperable. As a result of the investigation, a 21 year old of New Hamburg has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – No plates, Drive Motor Vehicle – Improper license, Improper Means of Attachment, and with Operate Motor Vehicle without Insurance. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court in Guelph on November 1, 2023.   

On July 16, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m. the Wellington County OPP received a report of a motor vehicle being operated in an erratic manner on Highway 6, Puslinch Township. An officer located the vehicle and as a result of the investigation, Manlio Peter GIORGINI, 62 years old of Hamilton has been charged with Operation while Impaired. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on August 1, 2023. 

On July 16, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m. the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Broadway Street, Belwood. It was reported that a southbound motor vehicle had passed another vehicle at a high rate of speed, struck a vehicle that was turning on to a sideroad and then attempted to leave the scene of the accident. As a result of the investigation, a 36 year old of Wasaga Beach has been charged with Careless Driving and with Fail to Remain. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court on September 13, 2023. 

On July 18, 2023, at approximately 3:00 a.m. a vehicle entered a RIDE checkpoint that the Wellington County OPP were conducting on Main Street South, Mount Forest. Officers observed a quantity of cannabis in the vehicle within reach of the driver. A baton and a noxious substance suspected to be pepper spray were also located during the investigation. As a result of the investigation, Brandy Michelle MURRAY, 42 years old of Hillsburgh has been charged with Fail to Comply with Release Order (two counts), Operate Motor Vehicle without Insurance, and with Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on September 15, 2023.   

On July 19, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a tractor trailer that had left the roadway and had struck a hydro pole along Sixth Line, Minto. The hydro pole and the cornfield sustained damage, but the driver of the transport was uninjured. As a result of the investigation, a 44 year old of Clinton was charged with Careless Driving and is scheduled to speak to the charge at the provincial offences court in Guelph on October 24, 2023.

On July 19, 2023, at approximately 10:30 a.m., an officer stopped a motor vehicle on Strathallan Street, Fergus. The officer administered a roadside Approved Screening Device test to the driver. As a result of the investigation, a 53 year old of Fergus has been charged with Novice Driver – BAC above zero and with Operate a Vehicle without Insurance. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court in Guelph on November 1, 2023. 

On July 19, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., an officer located a vehicle that had been the subject of an earlier traffic complaint on St George Street East, Fergus. As a result of the investigation a 19 year old of Fergus was issued a provincial offence notice for Care of Control of Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor. 

On July 19, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Wellington Road 21, Pilkington when a vehicle whose driver showed signs of suspected impairment, entered the RIDE program. As a result of the investigation, Keith GORDANIER, 24 years old of Kitchener has been charged with Operation while Impaired -B.A.C. (80 Plus). The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on August 8, 2023.

*Anyone charged with Operation while Impaired- 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) or Failing to Comply with Demand receives a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment as per statute.

*Anyone charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. 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) On June 22, 2023, at approximately 10:24 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision between two vehicles on Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth.

The investigation indicated that an SUV crossed the centre line and collided with the front end of a tractor-trailer.   

The SUV driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. An officer attended the hospital and was informed that the male left immediately after arrival.

On July 19, 2023, Joseph BEVAN, a 36-year-old resident of Mildmay was arrested and charged with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

–      Possession of a Schedule I substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

–      Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling

–      Careless driving

–      Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of Trafficking

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against a North Perth resident after he was found in possession of stolen property.

On July 24, 2023, just before 12:37 p.m., Perth OPP officers located a suspicious ATV at an Ellen Street address in the Municipality of North Perth.

As a result of the investigation, Bradley KEESO, 38, a resident of North Perth was arrested and charged with:

–      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

–      Permit use of altered plate

–      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on September 11, 2023, to answer to the charges.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located and investigated a passenger vehicle after receiving a report of a suspected impaired driver.

On July 24, 2023, at approximately 7:54 a.m., an officer of the Perth County OPP located the vehicle on Line 52 in the Township of Perth East. The driver was showing signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, Tajinder SINGH, 39, of Perth East, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

–      Dangerous operation

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.  

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on September 11, 2023.  

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.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) –On July 24, 2023, shortly after 7:15 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services and Centre Wellington Fire responded to a report of an airplane crash at Belwood Lake. 

Investigation revealed that a small Cessna Ultralight conducted an emergency landing on Belwood Lake. On-lookers were able to assist in removing the pilot from the water. The single occupant suffered minor injuries and was treated by paramedics at the scene. 

The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre and Transport Canada were notified and continue to investigate.  

The Wellington County OPP would like to thank everyone who worked quickly to ensure the safety of those involved in this incident. 

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual in relation to a fatal motor vehicle collision investigation.  

On July 23, 2023 shortly after 6:15 p.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and a hatchback on Wellington Road 22, near Trafalgar Road. The driver of the pickup truck, a 31 year old of the Town of Erin was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased. The driver of the hatchback was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

The driver of the hatchback, Nicholas MCGRATH, 25 years old of Hillsburgh has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Dangerous Operation Causing Death

·        Impaired Operation Causing Death

·        B.A.C Over 80 Causing Death

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on August 11, 2023. 

The Wellington County OPP is continuing to investigate with the assistance of the OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team. Wellington Road 22 was closed between Sixth Line and Wellington Road 24 (Trafalgar Road) for several hours for the investigation.

Anyone who may have observed these vehicles prior to the collision, who observed the collision or who may have dashcam footage of the collision is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a collision involving a minivan and an exterior wall at the Goderich Public School located on Blake Street West in the Town of Goderich. 

Huron County OPP, Goderich Fire Department, and Huron County Paramedic Services were dispatched to the scene of a collision on July 24th, 2023, at approximately 5:50 a.m. Upon arrival, emergency services discovered that a minivan had crashed through a brick wall on the East side of the elementary school causing extensive damage to the library and an adjoining classroom.

The 17-year-old driver was transported to hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The involved vehicle has since been removed and repairs to the school are being arranged. The investigation is ongoing. More information to follow. 

(HOWICK TWP, ON) – The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron-Kinloss Township resident with Impaired driving offences and Resisting a Peace Officer following an interaction with police on July 17th, 2023, on Amberley Road in Howick Township.

On July 17th, at 12:41 a.m. a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on Amberley Road in Howick Township when they located a parked motor vehicle on Amberley Road. The driver appeared to be sleeping and the officer was able to eventually get the driver’s attention. The driver refused to exit the vehicle or identify themself. Evidence of alcohol consumption was observed within the vehicle. Additional officers responded to assist, and the driver was removed from the vehicle. The investigating officer determined that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving and was subsequently arrested for Impaired Operation.

The individual was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton to provide breath tests before a qualified Intoxilyzer Technician. The accused refused to provide breath samples and resisted officers during processing.

Joshua DAWSON, 38 years of age from Huron-Kinloss Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired,

–      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand,

–      Resist Peace Officer

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 28th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ashfield Colborne Wawanosh resident with several criminal driving offences following a traffic complaint received by police from the public on Sunday July 16^th, 2023. 

On July 16^th at approximately 4:50 p.m., Huron County OPP were contacted by a concerned citizen who reported an eastbound black pickup truck driving erratically on Belgrave Road in North Huron. Police patrolled in the area of the complaint and located a pickup truck in Belgrave matching the complainant’s description.

Police spoke to the driver and determined that they had been consuming alcohol prior to driving. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for further breath tests before an OPP qualified breath technician.

William REED, 22 years of age from Ashfield Colborne Wawanosh Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Dangerous Operation.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 14^th at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.