Category: Area OPP

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – On the morning ofJanuary 27, 2022, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members observed a suspected stolen vehicle on Main Street North, Mount Forest. Officer’s approached three parties that were with the grey pickup truck.

As a result of the investigation OPP Community Response Unit (CRU) has laid the following charges:

Pauline Laura SHEARER, 41-years-old of South Bruce Peninsula, was charged with…

• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
• Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice
• Occupant of Motor Vehicle Taken Without Consent
• Failure to Comply with Release Order – other than to attend court
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Brandon William BOETTINGER, 31-years-old old of Woodstock, was charged with…

• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

Kelsey Marie CHAPMAN, 21-years-old of Central Huron, was charged with…

• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Occupant of Motor Vehicle Taken Without Consent
• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

…contrary to the Criminal Code or the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. All three were held for bail.

Any person with information regarding this incident 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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a resident of Perth County with 22 criminal charges following a series of alarming events that took place earlier this week.

It all started off in Listowel on the morning of January 24^th when a sedan was stolen from a Victoria Avenue North property while it sat unoccupied warming up in the driveway. Later in the day, just after 5:00 p.m., a Huron County OPP officer spotted the stolen vehicle travelling on Airport Line. The officer attempted to stop the stolen vehicle however the driver failed to stop and immediately took off. Shortly after police located the stolen vehicle abandoned in a ditch on Tipperary Line. 

After ditching the stolen sedan the accused fled to a nearby business and stole a pickup truck. Soon thereafter, the accused drove dangerously through an intersection and collided with a pickup truck injuring the driver. The accused then failed to remain at the scene of this crash and then fled to a nearby residence where he committed a break and enter. Once inside the home he stole a set of keys to a vehicle as well as the victim’s purse. 

The accused then located the victim outside where he threatened the victim and stole a sport utility vehicle that was in the laneway. The accused then fled the scene in what was his third stolen vehicle of the day. Once again the accused didn’t get too far as he crashed into a stone fence and the vehicle became disabled.

At this point the accused took off on foot and fled into a bush lot. Police contained the scene and OPP Canine along with OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) members conducted a search of the area. Ultimately, the accused was located and arrested hiding out in a travel trailer located on Parr Line. 

Benjamin POYNTON, 27 years of age from North Perth has been charged with the following offences:

• Fight From Police Officer
• Dangerous Operation – Two Counts
• Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm
• Operation While Prohibited – Six Counts
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Theft Over $5,000 of a Motor Vehicle – Two Counts
• Robbery With Violence
• Break, Enter a Dwelling House – Commit Indictable Offence
• Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence
• Failure to Stop After an Accident
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing There Was a Prohibited Weapon
• Failure to Comply with a Release Order – Two Counts
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused remains in custody with a court date scheduled for January 27, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Huron County OPP would like to remind property owners to always take necessary steps to prevent vehicle theft by simply securing your vehicle at all times. Wherever possible park in a well-lit area and never leave an ignition key in the vehicle. It is nice and inviting to get into a warm vehicle in the cold but it sure makes it easy for a thief if it’s left insecure and unattended.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – An ongoing investigation into a theft from a local business has resulted in charges against three people.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report on January 21, 2022, shortly after 12:00 p.m., of thefts that had occurred at a business on Wallace Avenue North, Listowel. The suspects stolen items from the business and left in a vehicle.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, three people have been arrested and charged.

Bryan DEVEREAUX, 45, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

–       Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting (two counts)

–       Failure to Comply with Undertaking

Alyssa MIROTTA, 28, of Waterloo, has been charged with:

–       Failure to Comply with Undertaking

Both accused parties were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Angelo KARAGEORGOS, 50, of Kitchener, has been charge 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 charge.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – A Huron East resident has been charged with stunt driving in Perth County.

On January 24, 2022, just after 12:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 34, in the Municipality of West Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

William DUNCAN, 30, of Huron East, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

The driver received a 30-day driving suspension, and a 14-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 charge. 

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – One person was charged after threatening a victim with bodily harm or death.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an investigation on January 22, 2022, after the victim had received a number of communications in which the suspect threatened harm. As a result of the investigation, one person was arrested and charged.

Burim GAJTANI, 38, of Grand Valley, has been charged with:

–       Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm (two counts)

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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A traffic stop yesterday in Hensall has led to several charges for a Bluewater resident. 

On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at approximately 7:32 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a sedan travelling on London Road in Hensall with only one working headlight. 

Upon stopping the vehicle the investigating officer learned the driver was failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking, as well, it was determined the novice driver had a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) above zero. 

David TREBINSKI, 23 years of age from Hensall has been charged with two counts of Fail to Comply with Undertaking, Drive without Proper Headlights and Novice Driver – BAC Above Zero. 

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 14, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – An investigation by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has led to criminal charges, including possession of Fentanyl against a resident of Mitchell. 

On January 23, 2022 at approximately 1:45 a.m. Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a break-in in progress at a residence located on Orchard Line. Officers arrived on scene and found the suspect attempting to gain entry into the residence. Officers were able to arrest the suspect on scene. Upon arrest officers searched the suspect and they located a significant quantity of suspected Fentanyl. 

Additionally, officers learned the suspect was currently serving a probation sentence and was failing to comply with a condition of his release. 

Dustin MURPHY, 27 years of age from Mitchell has been charged with: Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence, Mischief Under $5,000, Fail to Comply with Probation Order and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid. 

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 24, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A resident of Morris-Turnberry is facing three criminal charges following an incident that took place over the weekend in Huron East.

On January 22, 2022 at approximately 11:49 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver that was operating a pickup truck in an erratic manner on Cranbrook Road. 

Upon arrival officers located the suspect vehicle getting pulled out of the ditch on Perrie Line.  Further investigation revealed the suspect had fled the suspect vehicle and was now driving a farm tractor. About an hour after the original call officers were able to locate and stop the tractor. An officer spoke with the driver of the tractor and ordered the driver out onto ground level however the driver refused and drove away.

The officer followed after the tractor and watched as the driver drove into a ditch and then into a field. Officers were able to contain the area and a search commenced for the accused. A little while later officers located the accused running on foot toward Moncrieff Road where he was arrested and taken into custody. 

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests and processing. The accused ultimately refused to provide a breath sample to the Intoxilizer Technician. 

Donald WILLIAMSON, 33 years of age from Morris-Turnberry has been charged with Operation While Impaired, Flight from Peace Officer and Refusal to Comply with Demand. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 7, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On January 21, 2022 at 6:05 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two vehicle collision on Broadway Street in Kincardine. Officers arrived to find that one of the drivers had been drinking alcohol.

Roy GRIFFIN, 71-years-old, of Huron Township was charged with Fail to Comply with Breath Demand. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on March 16, 2022 to answer to the charge.

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

There were no injuries reported at the scene.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – A resident of Listowel is facing an Over 80 charge along with other driving related charges following a traffic stop that took place outside of Wingham last week. 

On Friday, January 21, 2022 at approximately 3:57 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling on Amberley Road just west of Wingham when a car was observed speeding eastbound in the 70 km/h zone.

The suspect vehicle proceeded to turn off onto Helena Street and attempted to evade the officer however the driver put his vehicle into a snowbank on Augusta Street. The officer was able to locate the suspect vehicle and upon speaking with the driver the officer learned the driver had a suspended licence. Further, the investigating officer detected the driver had been drinking alcohol.

As a result of this, a roadside screening test was conducted and the driver registered a fail. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further testing. The accused later provided two samples of breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be above the legal limit.  

Shane BAUER, 41 years of age from Listowel has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus, Drive While Under Suspension, Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance and Careless Driving.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 28, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(CARRICK TWP, ON) – On January 23, 2022 at 3:03 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two vehicle collision along Concession 2 in Carrick Township. Officers responded to find one of the drivers had been drinking alcohol.

Sean TURNER, 40-years-old, of Waterloo Region was charged with Impaired Driving and Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on February 16, 2022 to answer to the charges.

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

There were no injuries reported at the scene.

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.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Officers from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment continue to investigate a fatal collision involving a horse & buggy that took place south of Belmore this morning.

This morning at approximately 8:17 a.m., Huron County OPP, South Bruce OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and North Huron Fire Department responded to the collision scene located on Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County Road #7) near Kieffer Line. 

The operator of the horse and buggy was transported from the scene to a local hospital however he was later pronounced deceased.

The deceased has been identified as Jacob WALL, 27 years of age from Morris-Turnberry.

The driver and passenger of the sport utility vehicle were also transported to hospital where they were both treated and released with minor injuries.

The preliminary investigation has revealed the horse and buggy was travelling westbound on Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County #7) when the horse and buggy veered into the path of the oncoming vehicle resulting in a devastating collision.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation.

Howick-Turnberry Road was closed for several hours for the collision investigation however it has since re-opened for travel.

Any person with information regarding this collision should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Officers from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment are currently on scene of a fatal collision involving a horse & buggy.

This morning at approximately 8:17 a.m. Huron County OPP, South Bruce OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and North Huron Fire Department responded to the collision scene located on Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County Road #7) near Kieffer Line. 

The operator of the horse and buggy was transported from the scene to hospital however they were later pronounced deceased.

Two occupants from the sport utility vehicle were transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team will be attending the scene to assist with the collision investigation.

Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County Road #7) has been closed between London Road (Huron County #4) in Wingham and Belmore Line (Huron County #12). The road is also blocked at Kieffer Line. Please take an alternate route to avoid delays.

Any person with information regarding this collision should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA, ON) – On December 29, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a white sedan being driven in an erratic manner on Guelph Nichol Townline, north of Guelph.

Officers located the vehicle, and as a result of the investigation, Elizabeth LENGYEL, 61-years-old of Guelph/Eramosa has been charged with Impaired Operation, Failure to Comply with Demand for Breath, and Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Liquor. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On December 25, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an intoxicated person knocking on doors. Officers later observed a green pickup truck associated to the same person, eastbound on Derby Street, in Palmerston and initiated a traffic stop.

As a result of the investigation, Joseph WALTER, 67-years-old of Palmerston has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood). A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.