Category: Area OPP

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A resident of Parkhill is facing criminal charges following an incident that took place in Huron Park last week.

On April 6, 2022 at approximately 10:42 a.m. Huron OPP officers responded to a business located on Canada Boulevard to investigate an attempted theft. Upon arrival officers learned the accused was caught in the act of trying to steal a catalytic converter off of a vehicle parked in the company parking lot. The theft was interrupted and the accused fled the scene in a pickup truck.

Officers began patrolling for the suspect and a short time later an officer located the suspect vehicle in Centralia. When spotted by police the driver took off running however the officer was able to locate and arrest the accused. Further checks were made on the vehicle the accused was driving and it was determined to be stolen from London a few days earlier. 

Shawn THOMPSON, 37 years of age from Parkhill has been charged with Theft Under $5,000, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 and Driving While Under Suspension.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 6, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.   

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London resident with Racing – Excessive Speed following a traffic stop last night.

At approximately 7:15 p.m. a Huron OPP officer was conducting stationary RADAR enforcement on London Road (Highway 4) south of Exeter when he observed a delivery van travelling southbound at a high rate of speed.

The officer utilized a RADAR device and was able to obtain a speed reading of the vehicle in excess of 50 km/h over the posted 80 km/h speed limit. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was subsequently charged.

Obaida ALHAIDAR, 23 years of age from London has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed. The defendant will now have to attend Provincial Offences Act Court in Goderich to answer to the charge. 

Additionally, the van has been impounded for 14 days and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension has been served on the driver. 

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Three more people have been charged with impaired related offences in Perth County, including one who was travelling over 142km/h.

On March 26, 2022, just before 2:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was on general patrol when a vehicle stop was conducted on Perth Road 155, in the Municipality of West Perth. During the investigation, it was determined that the driver had consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device was used, and they were arrested, and transported to a local operations centre for further testing.

Jeffrey BLACK, 36, of West Perth, has been charged with:

–       Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

On March 27, 2022, just after 2:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a vehicle that was driving in a concerning manner. The vehicle was stopped on Line 36, in the Township of Perth East.

During the investigation, the driver was showing signs of impairment. The driver was arrested, and transported to a local operations centre for further testing.

Scott CHILDERLEY, 31, of West Perth, has been charged with:

–       Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

–       Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

–       Possession of Over 30g Dried Cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place

On April 9, 2022, just before 10:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint from a citizen, who witnessed concerning driving behaviour. The vehicle was observed by an officer travelling at over 142km/h in an 80km/h zone. It was stopped on Perth Line 43, in the Township of Perth East.

During the investigation, it was determined that the driver had consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device was used, and the driver was arrested, and transported to a local operations centre for further testing.

Matthew ROONEY, 37, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

–       Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed

–       Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

All of the accused parties 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. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute, except in the case of the stunt drive, which is a 14-day vehicle impoundment.

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 www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A resident of Lambton Shores is facing an Operation While Impaired – Cause Bodily Harm charge following a two-vehicle crash this past weekend north of Grand Bend.

On Sunday, June 10, 2022 at approximately 2:25 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a two-vehicle crash located on Bluewater Veteran’s Highway (Highway 21) south of Dashwood Road.

Upon arrival officers located a heavily damaged pickup truck on the roadway along with a sport utility vehicle in the west ditch. The driver and passenger from the sport utility vehicle were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Upon speaking with the driver of the pickup truck the investigating officer noted the driver was displaying several signs of impairment. Consequently the driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was later charged.

Gerard JONES, 77 years of age from Lambton Shores has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Cause Bodily Harm along with two provincial offences act charges.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 30, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.  

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On April 12, 2022, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a mischief that occurred at a business on Nicholas Beaver Road, south of Guelph.

It was determined that sometime overnight (April 11-12), unknowns attended the location and damaged approximately 200 tires on multiple commercial motor vehicles (CMV) at the location. The damage is estimated to be over $200,000. 

If you can help police with this investigation please contact 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.

(HOWICK, ON) – A resident of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is now facing a Stunt Driving charge for Excessive Speed following a traffic stop conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Gorrie this week.

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at approximately 8:26 a.m., a Huron OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement patrols in Gorrie when a car was observed travelling Eastbound on Harriston Road at a high rate of speed. 

The officer utilized a RADAR device and was able to obtain a speed reading of the vehicle in excess of 40 km/h over the posted 60 km/h speed limit. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was subsequently charged. 

Cole DRENNAN, 21 years of age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged with Perform a Stunt – Speeding. The defendant will now have to attend Provincial Offences Act Court in Goderich to answer to the charge. 

Additionally, the involved vehicle has been impounded for 14 days and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension has been served on the driver. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On March 28, 2022 just before 9:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a break, enter and theft at a residence under construction on Inkerman Street West in the Municipality of North Perth.

Sometime between March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2022, unknown person(s) forced their way into a residence and removed copper wiring, copper tubing, and some electronics. Damage is estimated at approximately $1500.

The public is asked to report suspicious activity immediately, and remember to lock doors to vehicles, houses, garages and sheds. Do not leave keys with vehicles, including ATVs. Consider installing security features, such as increased lighting, cameras, or alarms.

(TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have identified the deceased in a serious collision as Robert D. BACHUK, 48-years-old of Elora.

On April 13, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a serious collision at the intersection of Fourteenth Line and Sideroad 21, east of the village of Alma. A school bus carrying 12 students and a Sport Utility Vehicle (S.U.V.) had collided.

Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services, Centre Wellington Fire Rescue, OPP, and Integrated Mobile Police and Crisis Team (IMPACT) clinicians responded. The lone occupant of the S.U.V. was pronounced dead at scene. No occupants on the school bus were seriously injured. The Office of the Chief Coroner was notified.

Investigators continue to look to determine the cause of the collision.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A suspect has been charged after stealing from a local business in the Municipality of North Perth.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a business on Mitchell Road South, Listowel on March 27, 2022 at approximately 5:30 p.m., after a person was witnessed shoplifting.

Michael MCDONELL, 53, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–       Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – On April 13, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious collision at the intersection of Fourteenth Line and Sideroad 21, east of the village of Alma. Initial reports indicated that a school bus carrying 12 students and a Sport Utility Vehicle (S.U.V.) had collided and the driver of the S.U.V. was seriously injured.

Guelph-Wellington Paramedics, Centre Wellington Fire Rescue and OPP responded. The lone occupant of the S.U.V. was pronounced dead at scene. No occupants on the school bus were seriously injured. The Office of the Chief Coroner was notified.

The intersection will remain close while members of the West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team seek to identify the cause of the collision.

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

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A theft from a local tractor dealership has resulted in a significant loss.

On March 22, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft that had occurred sometime during the previous night at a business on Perth Road 164, north of Listowel. Unknown suspect(s) stole equipment out of the cab area of tractors and combines. The total amount of equipment lost is estimated at $65,000.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On April 2, 2022, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as well as Guelph Wellington Paramedics Services responded to a medical assist call at a residence on Waterloo Street, Mount Forest. Initial reports indicated that a person had fallen down a flight of stair and required medical attention.

It was discovered the injuries had occurred as the result of an assault and not by a fall. During the course of an arrest, one officer was assaulted. Two parties were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Amber Joan RUNDSTADTLER, 30 years-old of Guelph, has been charged with Assault with a Weapon, Assault Peace Officer and Resist Arrest contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph, at a later date.

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On March 30, 2022, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) members, executed a search warrant at a property along Side road 15 north in Brant Township. 

As a result of the execution of the search warrants, police seized a quantity of controlled substances with an estimated value of $10,744.00. Police also seized offence related property with an estimated value of $16,550.

The investigation has resulted in charges against three people.

Michael VAUGHAN, 52 years of age from Brockton has been charged with:

• Possession of Cocaine for the Purposes of Trafficking
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of Ecstasy
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton to answer to the charges.

Joshua HAMILTON, 25 years of age from Brockton has been charged with:

• Possession of Cocaine for the Purposes of Trafficking
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of Ecstasy
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton to answer to the charges.

Christopher ELLIS, 39 years of age from Brockton has been charged with: 

• Possession of Cocaine for the Purposes of Trafficking
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of Ecstasy
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton 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 April 6, 2022, at approximately 10:30 a.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious persons call at a business on Main Street South, Mount Forest. It was reported that two patrons where acting suspiciously at a local restaurant.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler James TROUP, 23-years-old of Harriston, has been charged with Possession of Schedule I Drug – Fentanyl contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. In addition, Lisa Christine GRAHAM, 25-years-old of Mount Forest, has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 and Failing to Comply with an Undertaking contrary to the Criminal Code. Both are scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) –  On April 8, 2022, just after 2 a.m., The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program on Princess Street in the Township of Georgian bluffs.

A motor vehicle entered the R.I.D.E program, and officers entered into an investigation. Officers determined that criminal offences had been committed, and the driver was placed under arrest.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Victor ESIPU, 34-years-old, from Owen Sound with the following offences:

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (two counts)

·        Possession of a schedule I substance

·        Fail to comply with probation order (two counts)

·        Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (two counts)

·        Unauthorized possession of a weapon

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·        Possession of an identity document

·        Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution, or obstruct justice (identity fraud)

·        Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon

·        Obstruct peace officer

·        Driving while under suspension

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing on April 8, 2022.