Category: Area OPP

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – In February, 2022, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police Major Crime Unit (OPP) began an investigation into allegations of sexual assaults that occurred in Mapleton Township and the Town of Minto. The sexual assaults were reported to have been committed in 2021 by a young person against multiple young persons. The subject of the complaint was known to each victim.

As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old from Drayton has been charged with four counts of Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16-years of age contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph (youth court).

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Police are looking for suspect(s) after a vehicle window was smashed and tools were stolen in the Municipality of West Perth.

On April 5, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle that was entered and multiple tools were stolen the night prior. The vehicle was locked and parked at a business on West Street North in Mitchell.

During the theft, the suspect(s) broke one of the vehicle windows and removed multiple tools valued at approximately $5000. A silver 4-door sedan was observed at the scene.

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person was charged for multiple offences after reports of a broken down vehicle in a live lane of traffic in the Municipality of West Perth.

On April 6, 2022, at approximately 1:45 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle stopped in a live lane, obstructing traffic on Perth Line 24 in the Municipality of West Perth. 

Officers located the broken down vehicle and identified the male. An investigation revealed that the male was a suspended driver and in possession of a stolen vehicle. During the arrest the male resisted, and assaulted officers.

No serious injuries were reported as a result of the assault.

As a result, Douglas COLEMAN, 28, of West Perth, has been charged with:

–      Resist Peace Officer

–      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

–      Driving while under suspension

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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested two people after they stole an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and fled the scene.

On April 4, 2022, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen ATV from a residence on Perth Line 72, in the Township of Perth East. The ATV was put in a motor vehicle that fled the scene. The motor vehicle was later reported to be at a residence located on Road 128 in the Township of Perth East.

Police attended the residence on Road 128 and located the suspect motor vehicle with unattached plates, and the stolen ATV.

As a results of the ongoing investigation, two people have been arrested and charged.

Angelo KARAGEORGOS, 50, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

–      Theft of Motor Vehicle

–      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

Dylan LESLIE, 29, of Parry Sound, has been charged with:

–      Theft of Motor Vehicle

–      Possession Property Obtained by crime Under $5,000

–      Fail to comply with Probation Order

Both accused were 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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person is facing charges in the Township of Perth East following an incident on the morning of March 31, 2022.

Just before 10:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report from a citizen of suspicious male with a broken down off-road vehicle on Road 145, in Perth East. When police arrived on scene, the male had fled, but was located shortly after. During the investigation, it was confirmed the off-road vehicle, which had been repainted, was stolen.

Barren YUNDT, 30, of North Perth was charged with:

–      Possession Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000

–      Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – A collision between a truck and horse and buggy earlier this month thankfully resulted in no injuries.

On April 5, 2022, just before 9:30 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision between a truck and horse and buggy on Line 80 in the Township of Perth East.  

The preliminary investigation indicates a newly broken horse got spooked, and traveled in front of the truck.

No charges were laid.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person was charged after a collision in Perth East resulted in minor injuries.  

On April 5 2022, just before 9:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two vehicle collision at the corner of Line 51 and Road 108 in the Township of Perth East. The investigation indicated that one driver failed to stop at the stop sign and entered the intersection colliding with another vehicle.

One person was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, a 67 year old resident of Perth East has been charged with:

–      Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

The accused was issued a Provincial Offences Notice for the offence.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Police are looking for suspect(s) after a four wheels, including rims and tires, were stolen from a business in the Municipality of North Perth.

On April 6, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that four wheels and tires were stolen off of a used 2018 Dodge charger sometime overnight at a business located on Main Street East in Listowel.

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.

 (NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person was charged after reports of a suspicious male in the area of Binning Street West and Victoria Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth wearing a headlamp, and going through garbage bins.

On April 9, 2022, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious male on Binning Street West in Listowel. The male was located and was found to be in possession of various Break and Enter tools, and a tool for cutting wire. 

Donald STEPHENS, 53, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Possession Break In Instruments

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 charge.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On April 19, 2022, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fraud complaint from a Centre Wellington resident. It was reported that an unknown suspect provoked the victim to purchase and transfer over $50,000 in Bitcoin and gift cards.

The victim was lead to believe that someone had attempted to access their credit card and bank account. The victim was then asked to assist the bank in tracking down the made-up criminal. Over a series of days, the victim saw funds placed into their account and was then directed to purchase gift cards and Bitcoins with those new funds. The victim was then instructed to share the information from the Bitcoin and gift card purchases to the scammer. The victim believed there was no risk as those new funds appeared in their account, however, investigation revealed that those funds were actually being transferred from one of the victims other accounts. In conclusion, the victim had lost over $50,000 to the unknown fraudster.

This type of scam starts off by causing stress, fear and panic in the potential victim making them desperate for solutions. Police would like to remind the public the banks don’t turn customers into “agents” for their investigations. Always ensure that you are dealing with the authorities, call your local bank using a previously validated phone number and confirm that what you’ve been told is true. You are liable and put yourself in financial risk when you disclose banking information. Start looking out for yourself, stop trusting people you are unfamiliar with and keep your guard up when it comes to unsolicited contact over the phone or electronic communications.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person was charged after a collision in North Perth resulted in minor injuries.

On April 5, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision between a vehicle and a cyclist on Havelock Avenue South at Main Street West, in Listowel. The investigation indicated that the vehicle collided with the cyclist.

One person was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, a 61 year old resident of Listowel, has been charged with:

–      Fail to yield to pedestrian

The accused was issued a Provincial Notice for the offence.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person was charged after they damaged a door to an apartment in North Perth.

On April 6, 2022, at approximately 3:45 p.m., police responded to an address on Barber Avenue North in Listowel, after getting complaints of two suspects using a tool to enter a back door to an apartment.

As a result, Samuel MCLEAN, 60, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person was charged with multiple offences after leaving the scene of a collision, and not reporting it to police.

On April 9, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to Line 60 in the Municipality of North Perth for a single vehicle rollover collision.

When police arrived on scene, damages to a hydro pole were observed, and power lines were both suspended and laying across the roadway. The vehicle was unoccupied. 

The driver was later located at a residence uninjured.

As a result, Palmer SMITH, 27, of Monkton, has been charged with:

–      Fail to remain at accident scene

–      Fail to report accident

The accused was issued two Provincial Offences Notices for the offences.

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On April 2, 2022 the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and the Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), executed a search warrant at a property in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Police arrested two individuals and seized a quantity of stolen property.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Robert SMYKAL, 51-years-old of Grey Highlands with the following offences:

·        Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000 (four counts)

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

·        Knowledge of unauthorized possession of weapon (three counts)

·        Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.

The Grey Bruce OPP have also charged Stefan SMYKAL, 87-years-old, of Grey Highlands with the following offences:

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000 (three counts)

·        Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000 (three counts)

·        Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

The accused was released and is required to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.

(HOWICK, ON) – Officers from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment are currently on scene of a two-vehicle crash located west of Clifford.

Shortly before 11:00 a.m. this morning, Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and Howick Fire Department responded to the crash scene located at the intersection of Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County #7) & McIntosh Line (Huron County #28).

Upon arrival first responders located two heavily damaged sport utility vehicles. One of the drivers was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries and the other was airlifted to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. 

Howick-Turnberry Road at McIntosh Line will be closed for approximately another hour.

Any person with information regarding this crash is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.