Category: Area OPP

(KINCARDINE TWP, ON) – On April 7, 2022 at 5:55 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle that had entered the ditch along Northline Avenue in Kincardine Township. Officers arrived to find the driver had been drinking alcohol.

The driver was placed under arrest and taken to the South Bruce OPP Detachment for testing with a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician.

Grahame GREEN, 53-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with Impaired Driving and Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice to answer to the charges.

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

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A Teeswater resident will be making a trip back to Huron County for a court date later this spring following a traffic stop conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) this week.

On Monday, April 4, 2022 at approximately 8:47 p.m., a Huron OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement patrols in Belgrave when a pickup truck was observed travelling northbound on London Road at a very high rate of speed. 

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

Mitchell LEYEN, 28 years of age from Teeswater 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 pickup has been impounded for 14 days and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension has been applied to the driver. 

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with a number of criminal offences following a fail to remain crash that took place this past weekend. 

Shortly before 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022 Huron County OPP officers responded to a fail to remain crash that took place at the intersection of Base Line and Londesboro Road. Upon arrival police learned the other driver failed to remain at the scene. Further, while speaking with the occupants of the other involved vehicle police were able to obtain a licence plate of the suspect vehicle and a description of the suspect driver.

Shortly after, police attended a residence located near Bayfield whereupon they located the suspect vehicle and the accused. Upon informing the accused he was under arrest he attempted to evade the officers and resist arrest. Officers were ultimately successful in taking the accused into custody.

The accused was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further testing however the accused refused to provide breath samples as required by law. 

Paul JACOBSON, 48 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Failure to Stop After Accident

·      Operation While Impaired

·      Refusal to Provide Demand

·      Resist Arrest

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

(HURON EAST, ON) – Members from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit have now laid murder charges against an accused in connection with two suspicious deaths last week near Brussels.

On Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at approximately 4:00 p.m., Huron County OPP and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a residence on Graham Road and located two deceased parties on the property.

The deceased have now been identified as Beverly STEVENSON, age 69, and Darwin DUCHARME, age 65, both residents of Huron East. 

On Friday, April 1, 2022 Huron County OPP with the assistance of OPP Tactics & Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the OPP Regional Support Team (RST) arrested a family member in connection with their deaths.

Jadin DUCHARME, 18 years of age, from Morris-Turnbery has been charged with two counts of Second Degree Murder contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 6, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

This incident is being investigated by the Huron County OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person was charged after a dispute ended with one person attempting to hit another with their car.

On March 18, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a report of an assault that had occurred earlier in the day in the Township of Perth East. A dispute between two people had escalated, and one of the people involved attempted to hit the other with a motor vehicle.

Marie BRICK, 77, of Perth East, has been arrested and charged with:

–       Assault with a Weapon

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 HURON TWP, ON) – On Wednesday, March 31, 2022, members from the Grey-Bruce & Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Units (CSCU), along with assistance from West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and West Region OPP Canine executed search warrants. 

Officers searched a dwelling house located on Charles Street in Wingham, as well as, a farm property located on London Road near Blyth. As a result of the execution of the search warrants, two people are facing dates in criminal court.

Police seized Hydromorphone-Dilaudid tablets and Morphine tablets with an estimated street value of $600.

Police also seized offence related and stolen property that consisted of a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), a Gator Utility Vehicle, an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), two Landscape trailers, Break and Enter tools, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plates and Licence plates. The estimated value of the recovered property is $95,100. 

Sandy BAKER, 36 years of age from Wingham has been charged with:

• Altering/Destroying/Removing a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) – 5 counts
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – 3 counts
• Trafficking in Stolen Goods Over $5,000 – 2 counts
• Trafficking in Stolen Goods Under $5,000
• Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime
• Fraudulent Concealment – 2 counts
• Fraud Over $5,000
• Possession of Break-in Instruments
• Fail to Comply With Release Order

He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 1, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice.

Kelsey CHAPMAN, 21 years of age from Blyth has been charged with: 

• Fail to Comply with Release Order

She remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 1, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(MEAFORD, ON) On March 22, 2022 at 2:48 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an unwanted person on Nelson Street West in the Town of Meaford.

Police arrived on scene and located the accused inside a residence. They were subsequently placed under arrest without incident.  

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Jason HARBOTTLE, 45 years-of-age, from Meaford with unlawfully in dwelling house.

The accused was released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) On March 24, 2022 at 3:41 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Grey Road 1, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

Police spoke with the driver and determined that they had been consuming alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest, and transported to an OPP detachment where further tests were administered.  

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Shelby SOLOMON, 19 years-of-age, from Owen Sound with the following offences:

·       Operation while impaired

·       Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·       Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused was released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) On March 25, 2022 at 11:00 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 6 in the Township of Chatsworth. Police conducted patrols and located the motor vehicle a short time later.

Police spoke with the driver and determined that they had been consuming alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest, and transported to an OPP detachment where further tests were administered.  

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Antonio DE OLIVEIRA CORREIA, 52 years-of-age, from Chatsworth with operation while impaired.

The accused was released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A resident of North Huron is facing charges of Operation While Impaired & Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus following an incident that took place in Wingham on St. Patrick’s Day. 

At approximately 8:18 a.m. on March 17, 2022 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a parking lot located on Josephine Street for a report of an unconscious person in a vehicle. 

EMS and police arrived on scene and spoke with the driver. The investigating officer quickly realized the driver had been consuming alcohol and his ability to drive was impaired. As such the driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. 

The driver subsequently provided two breath samples to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be above the legal limit. 

Jacob COULTES, 22 years of age, from North Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus and Operation While Prohibited.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 9, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(HURON EAST, ON) – Members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), are investigating two deaths near Brussels. 

On Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at approximately 4:00 p.m., Huron County OPP and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a residence located on Graham Road, just south of Brussels, to complete a well-being check on the occupants. 

Officers arrived on scene and located a deceased adult female inside the home. Police also located a deceased adult male on the property.    

Both deaths are considered suspicious in nature. 

Post-mortem examinations are expected to be completed tomorrow and further updates will be provided when they become available.   

Investigators would like to speak with anyone that may have witnessed any suspicious activity taking place on or near Graham Road between the evening hours of Tuesday, March 29, 2022 and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. 

Although investigators believe this is an isolated incident, the OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

If you have information that can assist investigators, please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at Crime Stoppers Huron Perth, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A Bluewater resident is facing charges of Operation While Impaired & Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus following a rear-end collision that took place on St. Patrick’s Day.     

Shortly before midnight on Thursday, March 17, 2022 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a two-vehicle crash located on Blackbush Line near Sararas Road. Upon arrival officers located a completely destroyed compact vehicle that had collided with the rear end of a farm truck that had broken down.    

Upon speaking with the driver of the compact vehicle the investigating officer noted the driver had been consuming alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was transported to a local hospital for assessment for minor injuries, as well, he provided breath tests to the Intoxilizer Technician. His breath tests were analyzed and both tests were found to be over the legal limit. 

Mitchell SMITH, 28 years of age from Bluewater has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 11, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person has died as a result of a collision between a passenger vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle near Shakespeare yesterday morning.

On March 28, 2022 just before 6:30 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services, and the Perth East Fire Department, responded to a fatal two vehicle motor vehicle collision at Perth Line 34 (Highway 8), between Road 102 and Road 104, in the Township of Perth East. 

The driver of the passenger vehicle died at the scene. The deceased has been identified as Jacob HERTZBERGER, 19, of Blandford-Blenheim Township.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation, and members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team are assisting Perth County OPP.

The area of Perth County Line 34 (Highway 8), between Roads 102 and 104, was closed for the protection of emergency responders and to facilitate the investigation.

Further updates will only be provided if required.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has now laid an Attempt Murder charge against one of the accused in connection with a recent shooting incident that took place near Brucefield.

On March 20, 2022 at approximately 5:19 p.m., Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to an altercation located west of Brucefield on Bannockburn Line.

Upon arrival officers located an adult male victim that had sustained injuries from a gunshot. 

The victim has since been released from hospital.

Jeffrey WILLIAMSON, 45 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

·        Attempt Murder

·        Discharge a Firearm into or at a Place in a Reckless Manner

·        Careless Use of a Firearm

·        Aggravated Assault

He remains in custody with a video court appearance scheduled for March 30, 2022.

Donald WILLIAMSON, 33 years of age from Morris-Turnberry has been charged with:

·        Discharge a Firearm into or at a Place in a Reckless Manner

·        Careless Use of a Firearm

·        Aggravated Assault

He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 2, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

If you have any information about this investigation 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 tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On March 28, 2022 just before 6:30 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services, and the Perth East Fire Department, responded to a fatal two vehicle motor vehicle collision at Perth Line 34 (Highway 8), between Road 102 and Road 104, in the Township of Perth East. 

One person was pronounced deceased as a result.

The investigation is ongoing, and members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team are assisting Perth County OPP with the investigation.

The areas surrounding Perth County Line 34 (Highway 8) remains closed for the protection of emergency responders and to facilitate the investigation, and will likely be closed for a number of hours. 

Updates will be provided as they become available.

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.