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Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

Blair HOLLER – Hit & Run, Drunk Driving

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with impaired driving related charges in the same day.

On March 24, 2025, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers were conducting stationary patrol in Clearview Township. Officers observed a vehicle strike a sign and continued southbound on Highway 26. Officers were able to locate the vehicle at a nearby parking lot and conducted a traffic stop. After speaking with the driver, officers noticed and odour of alcohol and conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result of the investigation, Blair HOLLER, 36-year-old of Angus was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

·      Fail to Remain (HTA)

·      Fail to Report and Accident (HTA)

·      Novice Driver – BAC Above Zero (HTA)

·      Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor (LLCA)

On March 24, 2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. spot check on 27-28 Sideroad, Nottawasaga in Clearview Township. Officers spoke with a driver during the stop and noticed an odour of alcohol which led into an impaired driving investigation. As a result of the investigation, Aaryn VERRA, 26-year-old of Clearview Township, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

The accused are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

20 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after a single vehicle collision.

On February 5, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., Huronia West OPP officers received information about a truck that went off of the road and struck a tree on Concession 2 Sunnidale in Clearview Township. Officers attended the location and located the vehicle. After speaking with the driver, officers conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result, Carter VADER, 20-year-old of Singhampton, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

Victoria BELL – Drunk Driving

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.

On January 13, 2025, at approximately 2:15 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver on Mill Street in Clearview Township.

Officers patrolled the area and located the vehicle arriving at the vehicle owner’s residence. Officers noticed an odour of alcohol on the driver’s breath which led into an impaired driving investigation. As a result, Victoria BELL, 58-year-old of Clearview Township, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol and Drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

ILLINGWORTH – Drunk Driving

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after a single vehicle collision.

On January 9, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers received information about a car in the ditch on Mighton Court in Clearview Township. Officers attended the location to find the vehicle abandoned. Officers were able to contact the driver who advised that she had driven into the ditch earlier on in the day and was planning to retrieve it.

Officers re-attended the vehicle at a later time and found the female attempting to remove it. After speaking with the driver, officers conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result, Tracy ILLINGWORTH, 62-year-old of Clearview, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Facing Attempted Murder Charge After School Threat

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – Police have upgraded charges against an arrested individual in a Collingwood school threat investigation.

On September 11, 2024, the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report about a potential threat to Collingwood Collegiate Institute (CCI) by a former student. It was discovered that the threat was made in March 2024 and was not imminent. However, as the OPP takes all threats to public safety seriously, an investigation began under the Huronia West OPP Crime Unit and later under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

Following the two arrests on September 11, 2024, a search warrant of an electronic device revealed additional details, which would indicate that the plan to harm students was elaborate and well-researched.

As a result of further investigation, the charges for Jordan YOUNG, 19 years of age from Clearview Township, have been upgraded to the following offences as per the Criminal Code:

  • Attempted murder, as per section 239
  • Attempt to commit an assault with a weapon, as per section 267(a)
  • Possession of a firearm, section 91(1) – two counts
  • Possession of a prohibited device, section 92(2) – three counts
  • Careless storage of a firearm, as per section 86(1) – two counts
  • Unlawful possession of ammunition, as per section 86(1) – three counts
  • Weapons dangerous, as per section 88 – three counts
  • Possession a prohibited device for a purpose dangerous to the public peace, as per section 88 – three counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear on January 20, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

Police are working with the Simcoe County District School Board and administrative staff at CCI to provide victim support.

The investigation is continuing under the direction of the OPP CIB. Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

Jordan HALL – Drunk Driving

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges.

On December 17, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers were conducting general patrols in Clearview Township, in the area of County Road 10 and Concession Road 12. The officer was alerted to an expired license plate and conducted a traffic stop.

While engaging with the driver, the officer noticed the driver showing signs of impairment which led into an impaired driving investigation. As a result, Jordan HALL, 29-year-old of Collingwood, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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Glenys SCHOOLEY – Drunk Driving

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired driving following a RIDE check in Clearview Township.

On November 28, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of Huronia West OPP were conducting a RIDE spot check for sobriety on Strongville Road and Concession 9. A vehicle entered the RIDE spot check and police began an impaired driving investigation. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Huronia West OPP Detachment for further investigation.

As a result, Glenys SCHOOLEY, 74-year-old of Waterloo, has been charged with:

  • Adult Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

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Threat To School Results In Charges – Names Released

(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP) – The Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment and the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized numerous weapons and laid charges following an investigation into a threat made to a local school.

On September 11, 2024, the Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP received a report regarding a potential threat to Collingwood Collegiate Institute in Collingwood by a former student. The report indicated that the threat was not imminent as it had been made in March 2024.

Regardless, the OPP takes all threats to public safety seriously and provides resources necessary to assess and respond to the threat. Public safety is our top priority.

During the investigation, police discovered that the former student may possess weapons in his vehicle and residence in Clearview Township. When police attended the residence, officers located 2 firearms and several high-capacity magazines, all improperly stored and without a valid firearms licence.

Police located and stopped the individual’s vehicle in a parking lot on Cameron Street in Collingwood, where the driver and a passenger were arrested without incident. During the arrest, police also seized 2 replica firearms, bear spray, pepper spray, a knife, and brass knuckles.

As a result, Jordan YOUNG, an 18-year-old from Clearview Township, was charged with the following offences:

·      Utter threats to cause Death

·      Possession of a Prohibited device for a dangerous purpose – Four Counts

·      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – Three Counts

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – Two Counts

·      Possession of an imitation firearm for a dangerous purpose – Two Counts

·      Possess a prohibited device

·      Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – Three Counts

The vehicle passenger, Bradley CAUGHLIN, an 18-year-old from Collingwood, was also charged with the following offences:

·      Possession of a prohibited device for a dangerous purpose – Two Counts

·      Breach of a Sentence Order

Both accused were held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

The investigation is ongoing. Police request that anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Janna SPROULE – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF CLEARVIEW, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid a charge against an impaired driver after striking a hydro pole, causing two vehicles to sustain damage.

On August 1, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Huronia West OPP received a report of a single vehicle collision on Centre Line Road just north of Warrington Road in the Township of Clearview. Upon arrival, officers found the vehicle in the northbound ditch, having collided with a hydro pole then a tree.

The hydro pole was down across the road, which caused two other vehicles to sustain damage after striking the pole.

Officers spoke with the driver and sole occupant of the initial collision and began an impaired driving investigation. The accused was transported to the hospital by EMS for minor injuries and has since been released.

As a result of the investigation, Janna SPROULE, 53-year-old of Collingwood, has been charged with:

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

The accused’s driver’s license was suspended, vehicle was impounded, and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on September 3, 2024, to answer to the charge.